
Spartans Host Hampton in Key 2026 Women’s Soccer Showdown
The USC Upstate women's soccer team will welcome Hampton to the County University Soccer Stadium on August 30, 2026, in a match that could shape both programs' trajectories this season.
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The USC Upstate women's soccer team will welcome Hampton to the County University Soccer Stadium on August 30, 2026, in a match that could shape both programs' trajectories this season.

The Lancers open their 2025 campaign at home against East Tennessee State, looking to build on a 1‑0 win over VMI and a strong preseason position.

The Spartans opened their 2026 campaign with a hard‑fought stalemate against Charleston, highlighted by Liana Bryant's ninth‑minute strike and a debut performance from goalkeeper Hannah Wilt.

A rapid expansion of women’s flag football in U.S. colleges reflects a blend of athletic ambition, financial practicality, and gender‑equity goals, setting the stage for a historic championship debut.
Butler University announces its full nonconference slate, featuring home games against Northeastern, Presbyterian and South Carolina Upstate, an exhibition with Indiana, and road trips to Boise State and North Carolina, plus neutral‑site games in Chicago and Atlanta.

Western Carolina University's women's soccer squad begins its summer practice slate, setting the stage for exhibition matches and a season opener against Winthrop and UNC Wilmington.

The right‑hander’s journey from local fields to the Mariners’ development program highlights a milestone for Western Massachusetts baseball.

The Gardner‑Webb University women’s soccer program has released its 2026 fall schedule, featuring a strong early home stretch, a challenging road trip, and a full Big South conference campaign.

The program welcomes Ariana Gronauer, Lenea Guerrero and seven other fresh faces, hoping their experience and high school pedigree will spark improvement.

The upcoming season opens on August 16 against Alabama State and features a 16‑match slate, including key battles with High Point, Gardner‑Webb and Charleston Southern, culminating in a potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The Lancers will open the 2026 campaign with two early friendlies, host their first home game against Coastal Carolina, and navigate a full Big South slate that culminates in a home finale against Radford.

Coach Todd Dyer has released the Longwood women's soccer team's 2026 schedule, highlighting nine home games, eight road tests, and a slate of regional opponents leading into the Big South tournament in November.

A 9‑0 defeat drops Alabama into an elimination scenario, forcing a must‑win streak against a top SEC opponent.

The conference welcomes fresh leadership as experienced assistants assume head‑coaching roles at three member institutions, promising continued competitiveness.

Nicole Ambrose, a veteran coach with a distinguished record at several universities, has been appointed Head Women's Basketball Coach and assistant professor of physical education at Springfield College, promising to build on the program's recent successes.

Former ACC assistant coach Steve Smith, known for his tenure at multiple programs and community work, has been appointed assistant coach at the University of South Carolina, bringing extensive connections and a youth mentorship initiative.

College Sports Communicators announces the 2025-26 Academic All-District® Softball teams, honoring 26 Big South baseball players and previewing the June 23 All-America® announcements.

A 12‑1 win over USC Upstate was powered by two homers each from Campbell Smithwick and Remo Indomenico, while Hudson Barrett tossed seven shutout innings. The Cowboys now face Alabama, needing a victory to force a winner‑take‑all game on Monday.

The Alabama baseball team opened the 2026 Tuscaloosa Regional with a 21‑3 win over Alabama State, setting new program marks and preparing for a matchup against USC Upstate.
Alabama's dominant 21-3 win over Alabama State in the Tuscaloosa Regional secures a Saturday night clash with USC Upstate, broadcast on ESPN+.
After capturing the 2026 SWAC Championship, Alabama State prepares for its first NCAA Tournament appearance in years, facing top-seeded Alabama in the Tuscaloosa Regional.

The University of South Carolina‑Upstate, together with the Carolina Panthers and USA Football, will hold a complimentary Women's Flag Football Showcase on June 4, paving the way for the sport’s official varsity status in 2026‑27.
North Greenville University expands its athletic portfolio with a women's flag football program poised to capitalize on the sport’s rapid growth.

The Catamounts are adding six transfers from across the country and nine freshmen to reshape a squad that lost nearly three‑quarters of its on‑field experience.