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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.
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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 latest CAA weekly awards highlight offensive breakthroughs, defensive consistency and rookie impact across the conference.

Elon University's men's soccer team captured the top spot in the CAA South preseason poll, earning nine first‑place votes and 45 total points. The defending champions open their 2026 season at Rudd Field against VMI, showcasing a roster bolstered by All‑CAA selections and fresh talent.

Freshman midfielder Nicole Kleyner scores her first collegiate goal, earns CAA Rookie of the Week, and sets the stage for Elon’s upcoming road matches.

The Colonial Athletic Association announced its weekly soccer honors, recognizing exceptional performances that have shaped the start of the 2026 season.
The College Athletic Association of the Americas announced its preseason women's soccer rankings and awards, highlighting Elon's South Division dominance, Stony Brook's North Division edge, and Kale’a Perry's Player of the Year selection ahead of the August 12 kickoff.

Junior midfielder Martin Kozak was named to the 2025 MAC Hermann Trophy watch list after a breakout season that saw him lead Elon’s men’s soccer team with 18 points.

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.

Steve Robinson, a longtime assistant under Roy Williams and former Arizona coach, has accepted a special assistant role on Billy Taylor’s Elon staff, bringing decades of experience and a track record of developing over 60 NBA players.
Coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the evolving quarterback race, the potential of the secondary and linebackers, and the challenges facing the defensive line and special teams.
Ferentz discusses the quarterback duel between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, the potential extension of the race into the season, and the challenges facing the defensive line, while highlighting the promise of the secondary, linebackers, and special teams.

Calum Erlenborn, a philosophy graduate and former assistant at Gardner‑Webb and William Paterson, officially joined Elon's men's soccer coaching staff in July 2026, bringing a track record of clean sheets and goalkeeper development.

Elon University announces Calum Erlenborn as its new assistant coach for men’s soccer, bringing a proven record in goalkeeping development and a championship pedigree.

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.

Megan Oglesby, an Elon University alumna and principal investor of Carolina Core FC, is transforming High Point through a professional soccer franchise that fuels downtown renewal, job creation, and community pride.

With several key departures, Iowa’s defensive coordinator Phil Parker has outlined a tentative starting lineup that blends experienced returnees with promising newcomers, including transfer Kahmari Brown.

The Colonial Athletic Association released the complete 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, outlining a balanced home and road slate for Campbell University, highlighted by key matchups and a national championship broadcast.

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 Colonial Athletic Association has released its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting key home and away matchups for Campbell University, including a New Year’s Eve opener against UNCW and a final regular‑season home game against Charleston.

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.

During a live segment on KNBR’s “Murph and Markus” show, a producer’s off‑mic comment about Posey ignited tension between the San Francisco Giants and the station, raising questions about the team’s relationship with its flagship radio partner.

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.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys entered the offseason after a bruising 1-11 campaign that saw longtime head coach Mike Gundy exit the program. The abrupt departure left a vacuum that the university moved quickly to fill, appointing Eric Morris, a coach with a reputation for aggressive recruiting, to take the helm.

With a wave of transfers and key injuries, LSU’s coaching staff faces critical decisions at quarterback, wide receiver, and on both sides of the ball as the program aims for a playoff push.