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Samford University has released its full men’s basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a series of exhibition games against Alabama A&M, Jacksonville State and Auburn before the regular season begins, and noting key home contests and a roster rich with Alabama talent.
The Southern Conference recognized Mercer’s Olivia Bori as offensive player of the week and ETSU’s Addison Yelton as defensive player of the week for August 18–24, celebrating key contributions that shaped recent results.
Mizzou announced the hiring of Brandon Joyner, a seasoned NBA performance coach, to lead athletic development for the women's basketball team.
The Hoosiers announced a 13‑game non‑conference slate, highlighted by a home opener against Florida Gulf Coast and a series of road tests against national powerhouses, as coach Teri Moren looks to rebuild after a missed postseason.
Samford’s goalkeeper Peyton Hull earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after posting two clean sheets and 11 saves in the first two matches of the 2026 season.
Greta Genie’s 10-save effort and second career shutout have earned her the conference’s top goalkeeper accolade, setting the stage for a clash with Chattanooga on Aug. 20.
Belmont’s women’s soccer team fell 0-2 to Samford after an early goal and a late breakaway, but goalkeeper Greta Genie’s 10 saves kept the match close.
Belmont University’s women’s soccer team opened its season with a road loss to Samford, highlighted by Greta Genie’s 10 saves and a late breakaway goal.
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.