Elena Perez Alejandro Earns Historic Preseason All‑BIG EAST Honor
The league office announced that Elena Perez Alejandro has been named to the Preseason All‑BIG EAST team, a first for Georgetown since 2021.
Aug 19, 2026
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Ava Borkowski Named Preseason BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year
The sophomore forward’s accolades, statistical dominance and upcoming matchups highlight a season of high expectations for the Wildcats.
Aug 19, 2026
Big East Eyes Seven NCAA Tournament Slots as Expansion Looms
Analysts forecast a record seven Big East teams in the March Madness field, reflecting conference growth and its impact on UConn’s future.
Aug 19, 2026
Liberty’s Lady Flames Top 2026 BIG EAST Preseason Poll
Liberty University's field hockey program enters the 2026 season as the clear favorite, earning unanimous recognition and record‑setting accolades.
Aug 19, 2026
ODU’s Painter and Langendoen Lead Preseason All‑BIG EAST Selections
Josie Painter and Serena Langendoen from Old Dominion University were selected to the Preseason All‑BIG EAST Team, highlighting their on‑field contributions and academic achievements as the program prepares to face Ohio State on August 28.
Aug 19, 2026
Lucia Magro earns Preseason All-BIG EAST honors as Temple eyes strong 2026 season
Temple University’s Lucia Magro was selected to the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team after a standout freshman season that saw her lead the Owls with 20 points and become the program’s first BIG EAST Rookie of the Year since 2000.
Aug 19, 2026
Providence College Soccer Kicks Off 2026 Season at Home Against Sacred Heart
The Friars open their 2026 campaign on August 20 at Anderson Stadium, aiming to extend a perfect record over Sacred Heart while integrating a wave of newcomers.
Aug 19, 2026
Val Ackerman’s Legacy and the Rise of Women’s Sports Business
This week’s SBJ article explores Val Ackerman’s career milestones, the growth of influencer brand Good Good Golf, innovations in women’s sports merchandise, the Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship cohort, and the promotional push behind the IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., while highlighting the expanding sports betting market for the WNBA.
Aug 17, 2026
Colleges Embrace Flag Football as Varsity and Club Programs Surge
A wave of universities are launching varsity and club women's flag football teams, driven by rising popularity and new conference alignments.
Aug 15, 2026
Seton Hall Women’s Soccer Opens 2026 Season at Home Against FDU
The Pirates host Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday night, looking to extend a two‑year unbeaten streak while integrating eleven newcomers, including twin scorers Lydia and Nicole Proia.
Aug 14, 2026
Fordham Rams Women’s Soccer Ready for 34th Season Opener
The Fordham Rams open their 34th season with road games against 14th‑ranked Georgetown and Maryland, highlighted by preseason All‑Conference honorees Lena Johnsen and Renata Mercedes and a roster enriched by new transfers and sister‑act additions.
Aug 12, 2026
Rick Pitino’s Next NBA Draft Prospect: Tounde Yessoufou’s Rise
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino is poised to convert another college standout into an NBA first‑round pick, with guard Tounde Yessoufou projected as a 2027 draft prospect.
Aug 12, 2026
Alex Karaban Wins 2025‑26 BIG EAST Sport Excellence Award
The award recognizes Karaban’s record‑setting career, his dual degrees with top GPAs and his emerging role as a community mentor.
Aug 12, 2026
Georgetown and Akron Top 2026 Preseason Men’s Soccer Polls
The latest BIG EAST preseason poll places Georgetown and Akron at the summit of their divisions, while standout players are honored ahead of the August kickoff.
Aug 12, 2026
BIG EAST Women’s Soccer 2026: Season Preview
The 2026 BIG EAST women's soccer season begins August 12, with Georgetown leading the preseason coaches' poll and several players honored as award winners.
Aug 11, 2026
Creighton and Georgetown Top BIG EAST Preseason Poll
Creighton earns second place in the Midwest Division while Georgetown claims the East, with standout players honored and the campaign set to open on August 20.
Aug 11, 2026
UConn Huskies’ Goalkeeper Kyle Durham Earns Preseason Honors
Preseason accolades and a strong returning core set the stage for UConn’s push toward another BIG EAST showdown.
Aug 11, 2026
Noeh Hernandez Returns to Lead DePaul Blue Demons in 2026 Season Opener
Noeh Hernandez’s preseason accolades and collegiate achievements position him as a cornerstone for DePaul’s 2026 soccer season, opening against Bradley in Peoria.
Aug 11, 2026
Kauschke and Lejbowicz Earn Preseason Honors in BIG EAST Soccer
Til Kauschke and Mikkel Lejbowicz receive preseason honors, marking historic achievements for the Pirates ahead of the new season.
Aug 11, 2026
Georgetown and Akron Top 2026 Preseason Men’s Soccer Polls
The BIG EAST Conference released its 2026 preseason coaches' poll, with Georgetown and Akron securing unanimous first‑place votes in their divisions. Individual honors spotlight Mitchell Baker, Til Kauschke, Tate Lampman and Kyle Durham, while the upcoming season prepares for an August 20 kickoff.
Aug 11, 2026
Tim Brosnan Takes the Helm of the Big East Conference
The Big East has appointed former Major League Baseball executive Tim Brosnan as its new commissioner, tapping his business acumen to steer the conference through financial and competitive challenges.
Aug 10, 2026
Toledo Rockets Integrate Key Transfers Ahead of New Season
Three offseason acquisitions are already making their presence felt, as the Rockets aim to sharpen physicality, ball‑handling and scoring ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Aug 9, 2026
Maja Lardner Wins BIG EAST Scholar‑Athlete Award, Eyes Graduate Future
Maja Lardner, a standout soccer player at Georgetown, was honored as the BIG EAST Female Scholar‑Athlete of the Year, earning a scholarship and a professional contract while maintaining top academic performance.
Aug 5, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Opens Inaugural Season in Springfield
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) launched its first season on August 1, 2026, in Springfield, Illinois, reviving professional women’s baseball after seven decades and showcasing both triumphs and logistical hurdles.
Aug 5, 2026