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Ella Ashouri’s two‑goal debut and decisive assist have catapulted the Colorado College women’s soccer team into the spotlight as they prepare for their season‑opening road trip.
Nevada’s men’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 schedule, a 32‑game slate that includes a record number of regular‑season contests and 17 home appearances. The Wolf Pack will venture out for 14 non‑conference matchups, spread across eight home games, five neutral‑site contests and five road games, a distribution that reflects both logistical planning and a strategic push to bolster its résumé. What makes this schedule noteworthy is the context of the Mountain West Conference, where the league has lost several traditional powerhouses such as San Diego State and Boise State, leaving the circuit thinner and less competitive than in recent years. Over the past five seasons Nevada has logged 49 Quad‑rated games, with a substantial portion — about 61 percent — against those now‑absent rivals, underscoring how the loss of those opponents has reshaped the team’s historical profile. The upcoming season’s projection places Nevada in Quad 1 for just two games, while Quad 2 games climb to nine, and the remainder fall into Quad 3 and Quad 4 categories, a shift that could affect its NCAA Tournament positioning. Quad 1 and Quad 2 victories are the most valuable for at‑large bids, and Nevada’s recent history shows a 13‑36 record in those tiers, a mark that has slipped to 2‑13 over the last two years, highlighting the urgency of securing quality non‑conference opponents. With no regular‑season matchup against a power‑conference team for the first time in 26 years, the Wolf Pack must lean on neutral‑site contests against Saint Mary’s, Santa Clara and Colorado State, as well as road trips to New Mexico and Grand Canyon, to create the high‑quality wins that the selection committee expects.
An analysis of recent championship trends, postseason performance, and conference comparisons reveals why the Big Ten holds the top spot in the 2026 rankings.
The Aggies open their 2026 campaign with exhibition games against Cal and Chico State, showcasing a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers under veteran coach Dwayne Shaffer.
The University of New Mexico announced the 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, blending early‑season road tests with a milestone home opener. Head coach Eric Olen hopes the slate will translate into a regular‑season title.
The Aggies opened the 2026-27 campaign with a decisive win, highlighted by goals from Jaycee DeFazio and Payton Henry and a shutout by Dina Frenkel.
UTEP’s men’s basketball team begins its Mountain West schedule with a home clash against New Mexico on Jan. 2, followed by a much‑anticipated showdown with Wyoming on Jan. 5, before hitting the road for its first away game against Air Force on Jan. 9.
Grand Canyon University announces a 32‑game regular‑season schedule that blends home‑and‑home series with top‑tier opponents, featuring key returnees, new transfers and a coaching transition, setting the stage for a deep run in March.
University of Hawaiʻi senior Micah Kaonohi‑Kaihenui is among 113 FBS players selected for the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, honoring his community service, academic excellence and special‑teams contributions
The UC Santa Barbara women's soccer team opens its 2026 campaign on Aug. 12 at Harder Stadium, facing LMU in a match that could set the tone for another title run.
Boise State University will host CSUN on August 12 at the Boas Soccer Complex, marking the start of a season that could rewrite the program’s unbeaten record.
The Utah State Aggies soccer team opens its 2026 campaign with matches against Kansas and Michigan, showcasing a legacy of success, family‑laden rosters, and a challenging schedule as they transition into the Pac‑12.
San Diego State finishes fourth in the Pac‑12 preseason women's soccer poll, marking its third time outside the top two in the past 17 seasons, while key players earn preseason accolades and the team prepares for a high‑profile opener.
The Mountain West Conference announced that a record number of Colorado College women’s soccer athletes have been named 2025-26 Scholar-Athlete Award recipients, recognizing their combined athletic performance and academic achievement.
The Rams begin their Pac-12 campaign with home and away games against longtime rivals, aiming to build on recent successes and break new ground under head coach Keeley Hagen.
Darrion Williams returns to Texas Tech for a fifth season, bringing Elite Eight experience and All‑Big 12 accolades to a program poised for another deep tournament run.
Jillian Anderson, a junior midfielder for Boise State, has been selected for the United Soccer Coaches Midfielder Watch List for the 2026 season, joining a distinguished group of collegiate players highlighted ahead of the upcoming campaign.
The Mountain West Conference announced its 2026 women's soccer watch list, highlighting three Nevada players ahead of a season that kicks off with the Blue and Silver Scrimmage on Aug. 9 and a series of home matches streamed on the new MW+ platform.
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa women’s soccer squad enters its inaugural Mountain West season with three senior players recognized on the conference’s preseason watch list, setting the stage for a highly anticipated opener against Texas Tech.
Three UC Davis Aggies—Ashley Brewer, Savannah Cordero, and Courtney Wagner—are featured on the Mountain West Conference's 2026 women's soccer watch list, highlighting a promising roster as the team prepares for upcoming matches and a preseason ranking.
The Lopes aim to climb from sixth to fourth in the Mountain West, driven by standout performances from goalkeeper Emma Knack, forward Ellie Johannes and forward Amanda Adams.
The latest preseason poll places the Air Force Falcons at the summit of the Mountain West women's soccer race, while a handful of rivals jostle for position ahead of the August 12 kickoff.
After a 3‑9‑5 season, UTEP’s soccer program steps into the Mountain West Conference, led by Coach Gibbs Keeton and a core of captains Ashlee Mora, Ashlyn Neireiter and Kailie Hudson, ready to rewrite their story.
The University of Memphis basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, featuring a home‑and‑home series with Grand Canyon University, an early‑season clash with Baylor, and a neutral‑site opener against Iowa State in Sioux Falls. The lineup reflects Coach Bryce Drew’s intent to test his squad against top competition as it aims to extend its recent March Madness streak.