
Big South Announces 2026 Men’s Soccer Players of the Week
The conference highlights standout performances from Longwood, UNC Asheville, and High Point as the 2026 season kicks off.
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The conference highlights standout performances from Longwood, UNC Asheville, and High Point as the 2026 season kicks off.

After a rocky start and a 0-5 ACC opening, Florida State’s new coach Luke Loucks has reshaped the roster, emphasizing rim protection, physical play and strategic recruiting, setting the stage for a resurgence.

The conference announced its weekly award winners, highlighting debut braces, clutch goals and shutout performances that set the tone for the 2026 campaign.

A thrilling opening match saw the UNA women's soccer team battle to a 3‑3 draw with UNC Asheville, featuring a record‑breaking goal and a strong defensive showing.

McCarthy, a data‑driven coach with experience at Appalachian State, Wake Forest and CTX Baseball, will lead UNC Asheville’s pitching development.
The Tar Heels will lean on returning standouts like Gavin Gallaher and Erik Paulsen while integrating transfer pitchers Jamie Laskofski and CJ Egrie, aiming to maintain momentum after a promising 2026 showing.
Holt Gaston, a junior right‑hander from Roberson High School, announced his commitment to play Division I baseball at North Carolina State University, highlighting a season that featured a 6‑0 record, a 3.53 ERA, 51 strikeouts, and a .303 batting average with four home runs and 26 RBIs. His decision joins a recruiting class that includes Polk County’s Gunnar Alm and former West Henderson pitcher Truitt Manuel, reflecting a broader trend of Roberson alumni advancing to Division I programs.

Holt Gaston, a senior pitcher from Roberson High School, has announced his commitment to North Carolina State University, highlighting a trend of local talent moving to Division I baseball.

Gardner-Webb announced the hiring of Brett Carey, a coach whose career spans multiple mid-major programs and includes developing All-Conference talent, as the new associate head coach for its men's basketball team.

Daniel Lugo’s historic season earns him the Big South Howard Bagwell Male Athlete of the Year award, highlighting a breakout year for High Point soccer.

Louis Beckett, a 2025 graduate of UNC Asheville, has been appointed assistant coach for the men's soccer program, bringing a blend of on‑field experience and scholarly achievement.

A look at the notable transfers joining the University of North Carolina baseball program and how their collegiate achievements bolster the team's prospects.

The University of North Carolina's baseball program is set to welcome ten new transfers, each bringing distinct achievements and experience.

UNC Asheville is rewarding season ticket holders with pieces of the original Kimmel Arena court, signed by both head coaches, as a tribute to the program’s championship legacy.

The Houston area’s baseball season culminated with a wave of accolades, as the All‑Greater Houston coaching staff recognized the region’s most impactful performers. From state‑title runs to breakout campaigns, the awards spotlight the talent that has shaped high school baseball across the metroplex.

North Carolina’s baseball program is juggling two ambitious goals this spring. While the Tar Heels are still in the thick of the 2026 College World Series, they have already turned their attention to the future, announcing a recruitment drive that will shape the 2027 roster.

The UNC Asheville baseball program mourns the loss of Philip Mullinax, a Flat Rock native who pitched for the Bulldogs in 1989 and 1990 and left a lasting legacy on and off the mound.
The University of North Carolina baseball program is reshaping its squad for 2027 by adding a group of high‑profile transfers, including right‑hander Preston Crowl and utility player Blaize Johnson.

Chasity Melvin, a Lakewood alumna and WNBA veteran, has been named head coach of the girls' basketball team, aiming to instill a championship mindset and develop confident young women. She arrives alongside former teammate Danielle Koonce, who will serve as an assistant coach.
After stints at Coastal Carolina and Winthrop, Tim Perry is back in the high school arena, aiming to elevate White Knoll’s baseball program.
The 2026 baseball season in the Wilmington area showcased exceptional talent, with Gibson Todd named Player of the Year and a host of other standout performances highlighted across the conference.
McDowell County Schools announced the hiring of Bill Hillier as head baseball coach and director of baseball operations, replacing Alex Smith after his 19‑year career.

After two decades of leading women's programs to success, Tammy George steps into her first boys basketball head coaching role at Polk County, bringing a winning legacy and a vision for inclusive growth.

The Blue Raiders announce the addition of Justin Levine, a coach whose five‑year tenure at UNC Asheville produced championship seasons and an NCAA Tournament berth, as an assistant for the 2026‑27 campaign.