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Samford University’s women’s soccer team hosts Belmont in a live‑streamed home opener on Sunday at 6 p.m., looking to capitalize on a 10‑1‑1 series edge and a strong returning core.
Samford announces a 32‑game slate featuring 16 home contests, a mix of non‑conference road trips and a full Southern Conference slate, while returning key players and addressing recent departures.
The Samford women's soccer team will open its 2026 season against second‑ranked Notre Dame on August 12, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana, marking the first meeting since a 6‑0 loss a year earlier.
Samford University enters the 2026 Southern Conference women's soccer season as the clear favorite, riding a strong preseason poll and a championship pedigree.
UNC Greensboro’s Rina Ogimoto was selected to the 2026 SoCon Preseason All-Conference Team after a 2025 season that saw her lead the team in points and goals, while the Spartans look to build on their highest goal total in years.
Austin Peay State University will host the Tennessee Volunteers in the season‑opening game on Aug. 31, 2031, marking the third meeting since 2013 and underscoring the program’s push to compete with an SEC powerhouse.
Samford University's women's soccer team edged Ole Miss 2‑1 in an exhibition match, highlighted by Avery Stevens' penalty and Brinley Murphy's decisive goal, setting the tone for a season that will see the Bulldogs travel to Notre Dame and host Belmont.
Mississippi State's 2027 baseball roster is set after the draft signing deadline, featuring three returning weekend starters, a handful of established position players and a wave of 13 transfers seeking roles in a competitive fall camp.
The Savannah-based Jenkins football program is moving up a classification, bringing together a talented group of seniors, college commitments and ambitious targets as they chase another deep playoff run.
Coach Tianni Kelly announced a 10‑player signing class that includes four Division I transfers, two junior‑college standouts and four returning players, aiming to strengthen the Owls’ competitiveness.
After finishing last in the Big Ten for passing yards allowed and with only four interceptions last season, Purdue is banking on new transfers and experienced returnees to overhaul its defensive backfield for 2026.
A revamped coaching staff and strategic additions via the transfer portal set the stage for a competitive 2027 season, with a lineup that blends proven performers and fresh talent.
The Gillion Academy combines top‑level basketball training with rigorous academics, producing both championship‑caliber teams and college‑bound student‑athletes.
With new coaches, a revamped roster and a high‑profile quarterback battle, Clemson is looking to turn the page after a 7‑6 year.
Clemson’s basketball program under Brad Brownell has turned overlooked talent into tournament contenders, but injuries and departures pose new challenges as the Tigers aim to protect their Elite Eight pedigree.
After a disappointing campaign and a wave of player exits, Florida’s baseball program is turning to the transfer portal to reshape its roster, welcoming catchers, outfielders and pitchers who bring fresh experience and proven performance.
Bryce Elder's first cycle in Gallatin Longhunters history sparked a three‑win week, while Hendersonville’s Full Count Rhythm surged to third place. Standout showings from Cason Hill, Rylan Moses, Mitch Victor and Cooper Rogers highlight a county‑wide rise in talent.
A look at the standout players, defensive upgrades and coaching changes that will define the 2026 Southern Conference campaign.
As the 2026 SoCon football season looms, teams like Western Carolina, Mercer and Tennessee Tech bring new storylines, key players and coaching changes that could reshape the league.
Lee Miller, celebrated for guiding the Chelsea Hornets to multiple playoff deep runs, succeeds Michael Stallings as athletic director, promising to blend coaching expertise with district oversight.
Cade Phillips, a redshirt junior with an Elite Eight pedigree, has transferred to Texas A&M to provide veteran leadership and help shape a toughness‑driven identity under coach Bucky McMillan.
A look at the most consequential portal moves for four programs and how they could influence the upcoming college football landscape.
The University of Alabama announced that it will host Samford University during the 2026‑27 season, renewing a rivalry that has seen the Tide dominate eight of nine meetings.
Alabama’s men’s basketball team will host Samford for the first time since 2010, marking a new chapter in a dormant rivalry.