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The Bears will face six opponents, including Iowa State in a home‑and‑home series, Arkansas State, and rising Division I program Tarleton State, as they look to build on last season’s success.
Abilene Christian University reveals its full conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting home and away matchups, doubleheaders, and the debut of new head coaches.
Drew Speraw will assume the role of Pac‑12 Vice President of Men’s Basketball on July 31, 2026, after a distinguished career spanning the Western Athletic Conference, Kansas State University and several leadership positions in college basketball administration.
Left‑hander Brett Lanman was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a collegiate career that saw him set program records and earn multiple conference honors.
Abilene Christian University will host eleven matches at Elmer Gray Stadium in its debut 2026 season within the United Athletic Conference, highlighted by a matchup against Houston and a schedule shaped by head coach Stephen Salas.
Mississippi State University has hired Corey Barker, Alex Barlow and Shunn Buchanan to strengthen its men's basketball coaching staff, bringing a mix of conference triumphs and NBA‑linked experience under head coach Chris Jans.
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.