
ACC Forms Groundbreaking Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance
The alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, brings together the ACC and seven partner conferences to standardize officiating development and improve geographic efficiency.
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The alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, brings together the ACC and seven partner conferences to standardize officiating development and improve geographic efficiency.

The Big East and seven other Division I conferences have formed an alliance to standardize and improve women’s basketball officiating through shared resources, training and geographic efficiency.

The newly formed women's basketball officiating alliance brings together the Big East, ACC, Atlantic 10 and other conferences under a collaborative system led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, aiming to boost consistency and development across the sport.

Eight Division I conferences unite under a new officiating alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh to elevate women’s college basketball standards.

A coalition of major Division I conferences, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, launches a collaborative officiating alliance to standardize assignments, training, and evaluation across the United States.

The new alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, seeks to raise the quality and consistency of women’s college basketball refereeing while maximizing geographic efficiency.

UNCW's men's basketball, men's soccer and women's soccer teams received the Coastal Athletic Association's Academic Excellence Awards, highlighting a department‑wide record GPA of 3.571 across 19 varsity programs.

The CAA released its 2026 preseason coaches' poll, ranking Albany 11th and honoring linebacker Dillon Dunathan on the All‑Conference honorable mention team.

The Coastal Athletic Association announced its 2026 preseason football honors, recognizing eight Elon athletes and projecting the team to finish third in the league.

Elon placekicker Luke Barnes has been named a first‑team FCS Football Central Preseason All‑American, highlighting a standout sophomore season marked by perfect extra‑point conversion and near‑perfect field‑goal accuracy.

Donovan Newby, a standout guard for UNCW’s men’s basketball team, is back on staff as the director of player personnel, bringing his on‑court experience and deep ties to the program to a front‑office role.

After a stellar five‑year career that saw him score 1,369 points and lead UNCW to multiple championships, Donovan Newby is back at his alma mater in a front‑office role, bringing his championship pedigree and deep knowledge of the program to player development, scouting and recruiting.

The Monmouth University men's soccer team has released its 2026 schedule, highlighting a blend of home fixtures and a challenging nonconference road trip as the Hawks aim to contend in the Coastal Athletic Association.

After a 12‑3 season that reached the FCS semifinals, Villanova’s football program is poised for a pivotal 2026 campaign as it transitions to the Patriot League and leans on a blend of returning stars and fresh talent.

Season tickets for the 2026‑27 UNCW men’s and women’s basketball campaigns are now available to the public, with pricing starting at $179 for men and $99 for women.

The Spartanburg College Baseball Series will run from February 26 to 28, featuring UNCW alongside some of the nation’s most consistent mid‑major programs.

Trey Williford, a freshman at UNC Wilmington, earned Second-Team Freshman All-America recognition from Baseball America after a dominant rookie season that included a 7-2 record, 3.34 ERA and a program-record 89 strikeouts.

Coach Erin Dickerson Davis reveals a 13‑player lineup that blends proven veterans with highly touted newcomers, setting the stage for another competitive campaign.

The Seahawks will open the season on the road, host a home opener against Georgia Southern and play a slate that includes seven home matches at UNCW Soccer Stadium.

The university announced a 2026 schedule that includes two exhibition matches, 18 regular‑season games and a CAA championship run, highlighting key returning players such as Hailey Longwell and Ava Chuderewicz.

After a harrowing rescue at Wrightsville Beach, Nicole Woods emerged from intensive care to inspire her team and raise awareness about rip currents, underscoring the power of community support.

The Red Storm welcomes a sharpshooting recruit whose recent performance at Campbell earned her national recognition and a place in a strong incoming class.

Two Monmouth University baseball players are celebrated for their outstanding academic performance and athletic contributions, earning 2026 Academic All-District accolades.

With a 42‑16 record and a nation‑leading offense, Kansas will host Northeastern in a first‑time meeting at Lawrence’s Hoglund Ballpark, broadcast live on ESPN+.