
Samford Poised to Defend Southern Conference Women’s Soccer Title in 2026
Samford University enters the 2026 Southern Conference women's soccer season as the clear favorite, riding a strong preseason poll and a championship pedigree.
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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.

Western Carolina’s women’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a fourth‑place preseason poll finish and Mary Mueth’s continued defensive excellence.

Western Carolina University's women's soccer program has been recognized for academic excellence for the 21st consecutive season, with a 3.64 GPA and multiple player honors highlighting the achievement.

The Catamounts took to the field in Cullowhee, North Carolina, for their initial preseason workout in pads, showcasing early standout performances and a clear focus on readiness for the upcoming season.

The Catamounts held their second preseason practice in helmets only at E.J. Whitmire Stadium, with the next workout set to introduce shoulder pads while the new skybox and other amenities remain under construction.

After a productive 2026 MLB Draft, Kentucky's baseball program is optimistic about the 2027 season. Key returnees and new talent promise a potent offense, while the team works to rebuild a pitching staff depleted by recent losses.

Western Carolina University’s football program began its 2026 preseason camp, featuring a structured progression of drills, two intra‑squad scrimmages and notable recognitions for players and coaches.

The University of Kentucky’s football program is reshaping its identity after a turbulent year, with a new coaching staff and a wave of transfer additions aiming to climb the SEC rankings.

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.

Western Carolina University announced the promotion of AJ Stroop to a full‑time assistant coach, highlighting his contributions over two seasons as a graduate assistant and his role in developing key players ahead of the upcoming roster overhaul.

Western Carolina University athletes are making waves in collegiate summer baseball, with multiple players recognized as All‑Stars and one earning national hitter of the week honors.
The New Mexico State football program has announced a major infusion of talent, welcoming 25 new offensive players for the upcoming 2026 campaign. The group includes experienced transfers, highly rated high school recruits and promising junior college prospects, headlined by quarterbacks Trey Hedden and James Jones.

The Southern Conference will host its 2026 Football Media Day on July 21‑22 in Greenville, S.C., featuring Western Carolina’s coaching staff and players, preseason recognitions, and ticket information for the upcoming season.

Western Carolina University’s football program received notable attention at the Southern Conference Media Day, where coaches placed the team fourth in the preseason poll and highlighted three standout players on the all‑conference teams.

Rutgers announces a class of international signings, highlighting Mervedi Miteo’s historic debut for the DR Congo national team and the overseas experience of Diego Garavaglia, Martin Tonejc, Rasheed Jones and Dorin Buca.

A look at the standout players, defensive upgrades and coaching changes that will define the 2026 Southern Conference campaign.
With the season opening earlier than usual against TCU in Dublin, the Tar Heels are letting Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill, Au'Tori Newkirk and Travis Burgess battle for the starting spot.

As the 2026 SoCon football season looms, teams like Western Carolina, Mercer and Tennessee Tech bring new storylines, key players and coaching changes that could reshape the league.

Senior defensive back Ken Moore Jr. of Western Carolina University was named to the second‑team Preseason All‑America list by Stats Perform FCS, marking the fifth consecutive season a Catamount has received the honor. The announcement coincides with upcoming Southern Conference Media Day and the start of ticket sales for the 2026 home schedule.
Kerwin Bell reflects on a football career that spanned from a tiny Florida town to national championships, highlighting his resilience, coaching philosophy, and the legacy he shares with his son Kade.

Single‑game tickets go on sale July 14 for the August 29 home opener against Eastern Kentucky, featuring $40 million in renovations, free merchandise and a high‑profile Southern Conference Media Day in Greenville.

The NCAA announced that Jeff Konya, director of athletics at San José State University, will chair the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee for the 2027‑28 season, while also serving as vice chair during the 2026‑27 term.

The Valley Baseball League rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League 12‑3 in the 2026 Interleague All‑Star Game, ending a fifteen‑year hiatus and celebrating a resurgence of summer collegiate baseball.