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After a 28‑win season that saw the Huskers reach the Sweet 16, ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello ranks Nebraska No. 22 in his Way‑Too‑Early Top 25, highlighting transfer point guard Trevan Leonhardt as a pivotal newcomer.
Eastern Kentucky University's move to the United Athletic Conference reshapes conference affiliations, potentially allowing Kentucky's eight Division I programs to qualify for March Madness in a historic shift.
Tarleton State University’s baseball program is set to headline the 2027 Cleburne College Baseball Series, a three‑day showcase that will transform La Moderna Field in Texas into a miniature professional ballpark for the nation’s rising talent.
Abilene Christian University adds experienced defender Charlise Smith, versatile midfielder Jayme Bialik, and athletic defender Chloe Nugent to its 2026 roster, aiming to sustain momentum after a breakthrough season and a new conference partnership.
Tarleton State University’s baseball program will host a three‑day showcase in March 2027, facing UT Arlington, UTSA and Washington State at La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Texas.
Sacramento State and Utah Valley transition to the Big West, bringing reduced travel burdens, strategic coaching approaches, and a focus on local talent to enhance competitiveness.
Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.
From 50 NCAA postseason assignments to a leadership role in healthcare, Jim Garman’s career blends athletic excellence with ethical stewardship.
San Diego State University's men's soccer team has unveiled its 2026 schedule, marking its return to the Pac-12 after two years in the Western Athletic Conference. The roster of opponents, venue distribution and coaching perspective set the stage for a season that could redefine the program's trajectory.
The Texas Longhorns open their Austin Regional with a commanding victory over Holy Cross, setting up a high-stakes showdown against Tarleton State that could launch them into the super regionals.
Tarleton State aims to extend its 38-19 campaign and capture its first NCAA Regional win since 2014 against a Texas team that leads the series 4-1
Tarleton State University’s baseball program has earned a spot in the 2026 NCAA Division I Tournament, landing in the Austin Regional where it will open play against UCSB as WAC champions.
The Tarleton State Texans are poised to defend their Western Athletic Conference Tournament crown as they prepare for a showdown against the Sacramento State Hornets on Saturday evening, aiming for a second consecutive championship.
Tarleton State’s baseball team defeated California Baptist 5‑3 to advance to the Western Athletic Conference Championship, with key performances from Smeenk, Wendel and Phetluangsy.
Tarleton State’s baseball team has opened the WAC Tournament with a 9‑0 shutout, earned Coach of the Year honors, and will face California Baptist in a highly anticipated semifinal in Mesa, Arizona.
After a four‑year series that featured dramatic comebacks and high‑scoring duels, the Wildcats and Bulldogs have mutually called it quits, allowing both programs to pivot toward new conference commitments and strategic non‑conference experiments.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats, sitting at 25‑29, are set to compete in the 2026 Western Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament in Mesa, Arizona, aiming to capture a championship that would secure an NCAA berth and mark a historic milestone for the program.
Tarleton State's baseball program celebrates a breakout year, highlighted by Coach Fuller Smith's WAC Coach of the Year award and a sweep of All‑WAC recognitions for six student‑athletes.
The Hornets erupted in the sixth to secure a decisive win, finishing the regular season with a 26-30 record and a tie for third in the Western Athletic Conference.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros baseball squad, currently sitting at No. 3 in the national polls, is gearing up for a pivotal elimination contest against the No. 2 Lamar Cardinals in the Southland Conference Tournament. The victor will secure a berth in the next elimination round scheduled for Saturday, a prospect that has heightened anticipation among players, coaches and the broader campus community.
With the regular season winding down, Sacramento State prepares to host Tarleton State in a pivotal three‑game series that could determine the Western Athletic Conference championship and tournament seeding.
Tarleton State is one win away from clinching the outright Western Athletic Conference regular‑season championship, a feat that would mark the program’s first outright title in its Division I era and highlight a campaign filled with record‑breaking performances.