The Long Road of a Big 12 Season
West Virginia University fans face extensive travel in the Big 12, prompting calls for regional matchups to ease the burden.
Jul 12, 2026
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Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lock in 2026‑27 non‑conference basketball schedule
The Ragin' Cajuns will open the season on Nov. 2 against Akron, travel to California for the Palm Springs Holiday Classic, and face Tulane and LSU on the road before the non‑conference slate wraps on Feb. 6.
Jul 10, 2026
Myrte van Herwijnen Earns Academic All‑America First Team Honors
Myrte van Herwijnen clinches Academic All‑America first team honors, joining an elite group of student‑athletes who excel both academically and athletically.
Jul 8, 2026
MAC Announces 2026 Football Kickoff in Detroit, Setting the Stage for a New Season
The Mid-American Conference will hold its annual Football Kickoff on July 22, 2026, at Detroit’s Ford Field, featuring Central Michigan’s coaching staff and players, with live coverage on ESPN+ and a full season schedule set to begin August 29.
Jul 8, 2026
Myrte van Herwijnen Earns Second Consecutive Academic All-America Honor
UMass field hockey standout Myrte van Herwijnen adds another accolade to her distinguished collegiate career.
Jul 7, 2026
Taron Dickens Joins Northern Illinois, Bringing Record‑Breaking Talent to the Huskies
After being released by North Carolina for academic reasons, record‑setting quarterback Taron Dickens has committed to Northern Illinois, where he will look to add depth and experience as the Huskies prepare for their inaugural season in the Mountain West.
Jul 3, 2026
JMU Basketball Teams Gear Up for 2026‑27 Opener Against Miami (Ohio)
James Madison University's men's and women's basketball teams will open the 2026‑27 season against Miami (Ohio) on November 2, kicking off the MAC‑SBC Challenge and setting the stage for historic first‑ever encounters.
Jul 3, 2026
Ball State’s Hood and Thomas Set for MAC Media Kickoff in Detroit
Ball State seniors Chris Hood and Justin Thomas will represent the Cardinals at the Mid-American Conference media kickoff in Detroit, highlighting their roles, injury recoveries, and the team's upcoming schedule.
Jul 3, 2026
Mississippi State Bolsters Coaching Staff Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
Mississippi State University has hired Corey Barker, Alex Barlow and Shunn Buchanan to strengthen its men's basketball coaching staff, bringing a mix of conference triumphs and NBA‑linked experience under head coach Chris Jans.
Jul 2, 2026
Mid-American and Sun Belt Extend MAC-SBC Challenge Through 2029
The fourth season of the MAC-SBC Challenge will begin on November 2, 2026, with a renewed multi-year deal that secures home-and-away games for all participating teams and broadcasts every contest on ESPN.
Jul 2, 2026
Central Michigan to Face Louisiana‑Monroe in MAC‑SBC Basketball Challenge
Central Michigan will travel to Monroe, Louisiana, on November 2, 2026 as part of the Mid‑American Conference‑Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball challenge, a series that pairs all 12 MAC teams with Sun Belt opponents and guarantees each program a home and away matchup.
Jul 2, 2026
Mid-American Conference Announces First Round of MAC-SBC Challenge Matchups
The Mid-American Conference has released the initial pairings for its MAC-SBC Challenge, featuring Ball State’s men’s team opening at Georgia Southern and the women’s team hosting Arkansas State on November 2. The games mark new leadership for the Cardinals and aim to build on recent conference success.
Jul 2, 2026
Toledo Rockets Open 2026‑27 Season Against Arkansas State in MAC‑SBC Challenge
The University of Toledo’s men’s basketball team will face Arkansas State in the inaugural game of the MAC‑SBC Challenge, a partnership that highlights both conferences’ strategic growth.
Jul 2, 2026
Central Michigan Women’s Basketball Sets Up Historic Matchup with Old Dominion in 2026 MAC-SBC Challenge
On November 2, 2026, Central Michigan will host Old Dominion in the first game of the 2026‑27 Mid‑American Conference‑Sun Belt Conference Challenge, a series renewed in June 2026 and broadcast on ESPN platforms.
Jul 2, 2026
Toledo Women’s Basketball Sets Up 2026 Opener Against Louisiana Tech
The University of Toledo will host Louisiana Tech on November 2, 2026, to launch its 2026‑27 campaign in the MAC‑SBC Challenge, a matchup that highlights both programs' recent successes and sets the stage for an exciting season.
Jul 2, 2026
Louisiana Tech Opens 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge with Kent State and Toledo
Louisiana Tech's men's and women's basketball teams will kick off the 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge on November 2, marking the university's first appearance in the alliance and setting the stage for a multi‑year partnership.
Jul 2, 2026
MAC and Sun Belt Reveal 2026‑27 Basketball Challenge Matchups
The Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences announced their inaugural scheduling alliance, pitting JMU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams against Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 2, 2026, among other opening‑week contests.
Jul 2, 2026
Mid-American and Sun Belt Conferences Announce 2026‑27 MAC‑SBC Challenge First‑Round Pairings
The Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Conference have unveiled the initial matchups for the 2026‑27 MAC‑SBC Challenge, setting a November 2 start to a season that promises historic rivalries and rising momentum for the Red Wolves.
Jul 2, 2026
Eastern Michigan Basketball Teams Gear Up for 2026‑27 MAC‑SBC Challenge
The Eastern Michigan University men's and women's basketball squads will begin the 2026‑27 season in the Mid‑American Conference‑Sun Belt Conference Challenge, facing Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State in early matchups that highlight a new scheduling model driven by NET rankings and broadcast on ESPN.
Jul 2, 2026
MAC-SBC Challenge Returns for Its Fourth Season
The mid‑America basketball scheduling alliance announces its 2026 slate, featuring home‑and‑away pairings, ESPN broadcast coverage and historic matchups.
Jul 2, 2026
Troy Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Season‑Opening Matchups
Troy University announces its 2026‑27 men's and women's basketball season‑opening schedule, pitting the men's team against UMass at home and the women's team on the road against Kent State.
Jul 2, 2026
Miami RedHawks Set for November Showdown Against James Madison
The University of Miami's men's basketball team, fresh off a historic campaign, will face James Madison on November 2, returning key players and welcoming six newcomers as they aim to extend their early‑season momentum.
Jul 2, 2026
MAC and Sun Belt Announce 2026‑27 Basketball Challenge Matchups
The Mid-American and Sun Belt Conferences have released the initial schedule for the 2026‑27 MAC‑Sun Belt Challenge, setting the stage for new rivalries and debuts.
Jul 2, 2026
ULM Warhawks Set for MAC‑SBC Challenge with Central Michigan and Ohio Matchups
The ULM Warhawks' men's and women's basketball teams will open the 2026‑27 season in the MAC‑SBC Challenge, featuring a home game against Central Michigan and a road test at Ohio on November 2. The event, backed by the Sun Belt Conference’s planning panels, aims to boost the program’s hardwood performance and will be televised on ESPN platforms.
Jul 2, 2026