
UMass Football Rises After Historic Upset, Preps for Sacred Heart Showdown
After a historic victory over Rutgers, the Minutemen turn their focus to a home opener against Sacred Heart, with key players ready to sustain the momentum.
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After a historic victory over Rutgers, the Minutemen turn their focus to a home opener against Sacred Heart, with key players ready to sustain the momentum.

Alex Kron’s eight‑save performance against Furman earned him Defensive Player of the Week honors and kept UNCW unbeaten in the first three games, a feat not seen since 2018.

The Great Danes secured a 28-14 victory over New Hampshire in their season opener, showcasing a powerful rushing attack and a defense that held firm late in the game.

A look at the transfer‑driven roster builds across North Carolina’s Division I programs as the new recruiting cycle kicks off.

The Coastal Athletic Association has announced preseason honors for Hofstra University’s field hockey team, highlighting standout performances by Luci Hollister, Gwenn van Dijk and Kelly Levengood as the Pride prepare for a promising 2026 campaign.

On September 27, the University of South Carolina women's basketball team will play an outdoor exhibition game on Daniel Island, facing the College of Charleston in the final contest of the LinkU Invitational. The event, steeped in tradition and anticipation, highlights the Gamecocks' No. 1 preseason ranking and their aggressive non‑conference schedule.
The University of Rhode Island’s football program entered the 2026 season with high expectations, sitting at No. 7 in the national preseason rankings and favored to win the Coastal Athletic Association as it pursues a third straight berth in the FCS playoffs. Quarterback Devin Farrell, the preseason Offensive Player of the Year, missed the recent scrimmage after offseason surgery on his lower body, leaving his status for the August 28 opener against Merrimack uncertain.

The University of Delaware will enter the Mid‑American Conference as an affiliate field hockey member for the 2027‑28 academic year, bringing a championship‑laden legacy and a dynamic coaching vision to a conference on the rise.
The University of Rhode Island’s football program has cemented its place among the nation’s elite, landing at No. 7 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll as the Rams gear up for another shot at the Coastal Athletic Association crown.

Elon University’s football team, fresh off back‑to‑back 6‑6 seasons, is poised to climb the Coastal Athletic Association standings in 2026, bolstered by key returners, transfers and a aggressive recruiting push.

After an 8‑4 season in 2025, Sacred Heart University's football team, the Pioneers, will compete in the CAA next year, facing rivals and a predicted tenth‑place finish.

Elijah Kennedy’s 2025 season produced multiple accolades, including a second‑team Preseason All‑American nod and a program‑record punt return touchdown.

The Coastal Athletic Association announced its 2026 spring academic honor roll, naming over 700 athletes who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher while competing full‑time.

The CAA has announced its upcoming women's basketball slate, highlighting Drexel's home schedule, key road matchups, and the March championship in Washington, D.C.

The Tribe will host a blend of familiar rivals and new challengers throughout the 2026‑27 Coastal Athletic Association campaign, culminating in a March championship in Washington, D.C.

The Seahawks will play 15 home and 15 road contests, opening with an exhibition at NC State before a Nov. 3 showdown against Barton. Key nonconference matchups and a March championship in Washington, D.C., highlight the upcoming season.

The Coastal Athletic Association has released the full conference slate for Elon’s women’s basketball team, highlighting early road openers, key home matchups and a schedule that will conclude with a strong road finish.

The league announced its schedule for 13 members, highlighting Hofstra’s opening matchup, a road trip to Stony Brook, and a home showdown with UNCW, while the Pride look to build on last season’s championship‑game run.

The Coastal Athletic Association released Elon University's men's basketball conference schedule, highlighting 18 games, nine home and nine away contests, and a series of high‑profile matchups.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has released its men's basketball conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting 20 home games, a holiday classic, and a path toward the CAA Championship in Washington, D.C.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University released its 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, highlighting a home opener against Wingate, a Thanksgiving tournament, and the start of CAA play against Hampton.

The Aggies’ new conference slate begins with a New Year’s Eve rivalry against Elon and features matchups against Charleston, Hampton, Stony Brook and others, leading up to the March CAA tournament in Washington, D.C.

A new multi‑conference officiating alliance, overseen by veteran official Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, promises enhanced training, standardized assignments and stronger development pathways for women’s college basketball officials.

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.