Natalie Bain Signs with Houston Dash, Joining Xavier’s Elite
After a decorated college career at Xavier University, Natalie Bain inks a one‑year NWSL contract, reflecting years of resilience, tactical growth, and leadership.
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After a decorated college career at Xavier University, Natalie Bain inks a one‑year NWSL contract, reflecting years of resilience, tactical growth, and leadership.

Liberty University announced that 20 of its field hockey players were selected for the 2025‑26 BIG EAST All‑Academic Team, bringing the program’s total All‑Academic selections to 201 over the past decade while also capturing conference titles and maintaining top‑tier GPAs.

Temple’s field hockey program celebrated a milestone as 25 players earned spots on the 2025-26 BIG EAST All-Academic Team, tying Villanova for second place behind Georgetown.

Former MLB executive Tim Brosnan is set to lead the Big East Conference, a league riding the wave of UConn’s recent national championships but wrestling with a top‑heavy roster and the need for a stronger media deal.

Marquette forward Jocelyn Leigh headlines the 2026 Big East Women’s Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team, highlighting a roster poised for a strong campaign.

The Georgetown University women's soccer program enters the 2026 campaign as the BIG EAST Conference’s preseason favorite, earning eight first‑place votes. Senior Kaya Hanson was crowned Defensive Player of the Year and junior Lizzie Heller captured Midfielder of the Year, both earning spots on the preseason All‑BIG EAST squad.

Jocelyn Leigh, a junior forward for Marquette University, has been selected to the 2026 Preseason All-BIG EAST Conference Team, highlighting a promising outlook for the Golden Eagles as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Villanova's women's soccer program receives three Preseason All-BIG EAST nods, highlighted by Dickinson's top goalkeeper honor, and is projected fifth in the conference poll.

The Bluejays earned a program‑best fourth spot in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, amassing 73 points as they look to build on a strong recent stretch.

After a 34‑6 campaign and a narrow loss in the national championship, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program confronts significant changes as key players leave and new faces arrive.

A look at the 20 most unforgettable baskets in University of Connecticut men’s basketball, the coaches and players behind them, and the arenas that witnessed history.

Coach Kevin Willard discusses the team’s identity, the influx of transfers and freshmen, and the ambitious non‑conference schedule that includes a Rome showdown with Notre Dame.

Predictions place Xavier at the top, with award winners from Xavier, Georgetown and Villanova, while the full all‑conference team and projected order of finish are revealed.

Five St. John's University athletic programs were recognized for academic excellence in the BIG EAST Conference for the 2025‑26 season, the most accolades the school has received in a single year since 2020.
Marquette will open a two‑game series against Missouri State in Springfield on November 13, pitting the Golden Eagles against a program steeped in postseason history and a standout returning scorer.

The Blue Demons have released a 17‑match slate that blends home‑field advantage at Wish Field with a demanding slate of away contests, including eight BIG EAST contests, six teams from the 2025 NCAA Tournament and a mix of regional and national opponents.

A No.5 seed in the Midwest Region sets up a possible Sweet 16 matchup with Duke, while the SEC’s twelve teams and geographic seeding rules shape the Wildcats’ path.
The latest Big 12 rankings highlight Utah's top spot, while the conference's deep history showcases legendary programs, standout players and influential figures across the league.

A coalition of eight conferences, led by the ACC and guided by an experienced referee, aims to create a clear pathway for officials to advance through leagues and ensure high‑quality officiating in women’s college basketball.

After a 16‑16 finish and a 7‑13 Big East record, the Butler Bulldogs are navigating a turbulent offseason marked by departures, a rookie head coach and a influx of newcomers.

The Butler Bulldogs finished a .500 campaign in the Big East, saw a cascade of player exits and a veteran coach’s retirement, and now face a uncertain future under a rookie head coach.
A coalition of major collegiate conferences, spearheaded by the ACC and overseen by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, is forging a coordinated pathway to improve the quality and consistency of women’s basketball refereeing.

A new alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh brings together eight Division I conferences to improve recruiting, training, and evaluation of women’s basketball referees, aiming to enhance the student‑athlete experience and competition excellence.

The alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, brings together the ACC and seven partner conferences to standardize officiating development and improve geographic efficiency.