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Kent Briggs, former Western Carolina University football coach, died after a long battle with cancer. His funeral will be held on June 27 at Biltmore Church in Asheville, and he is survived by his wife, daughter, son‑in‑law and grandson.
The Raiders reveal a demanding 2026 campaign that blends non‑conference tests, home fixtures at Alumni Field, and a push toward the Horizon League championship.
The 2026 schedule features 20 matches, including exhibitions, a challenging slate of top‑150 RPI opponents, and a November showdown at the SoCon Women's Soccer Championships.
Western Carolina University’s baseball program has opened single-game tickets for its 2026 home schedule, featuring a slate of non-conference matchups, tiered pricing and a flexible package that adds free biscuits from Bojangles.
Western Carolina mourns the loss of Kent Briggs, a former quarterback, assistant coach, and head coach whose 15‑year tenure shaped the Catamount program, celebrated for his resilience, strategic brilliance, and lasting impact on players and the community.
Rutgers erupted for six solo and two-run homers, led by a career‑best outing from Zack Konstantinovsky, as they rolled past Western Carolina in the Keith LeClair Classic.
The Wildcats’ latest transfer class brings veteran arms and proven bats as they target a College World Series run.
The Wildcats are banking on a deep transfer class to restore competitiveness in the SEC after a challenging 2026 campaign, with standout pitchers and outfielders poised to make an immediate impact.
Butler University announces a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Pittsburgh, highlighted by a season‑opening game at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Nov. 13. The Panthers are entering the season with a 13‑20 record and a roster featuring 13 new players, while Butler’s nonconference slate also includes games against North Carolina, Nebraska, Boise State and several other opponents.
Cincinnati Bearcats fans can secure seats for the 2026 season, with six home games announced, including first‑time Big 12 opponents and a Halloween showdown against Utah.
The Catamounts welcome a nine‑player freshman class, swelling the total newcomers to fifteen as the program prepares for a late‑July campus arrival and an August season kickoff.
Justin Speros, a longtime insider with deep ties to the Cavaliers' football operations, has been appointed general manager, succeeding Tyler Jones who left for Stanford. Coach Tony Elliott expressed confidence in Speros's ability to steer the program forward.
The NCAA has appointed three new administrators to its Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, while longtime director Jeff Konya receives a two‑year extension. Their appointments coincide with a period of rapid growth for the sport.
Four Western Carolina University baseball players receive 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections, highlighting academic and athletic prowess
College of Charleston announces the addition of Collin Terry as Director of Player Development and Austin Davis as Director of Sports Performance for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
UNC Asheville has named Nick Castro its first head coach for women’s flag football, a program set to expand toward varsity status and Olympic participation by 2028.
Four FCS programs face intense pressure in the 2026 season as they chase conference titles and playoff advancement.
Coach Samantha Quigley Smith announced the addition of Tyra Robinson, a 6‑foot‑3 forward, as the latest offseason transfer, highlighting the team's strategic moves ahead of the 2025‑26 campaign.
Western Carolina’s men’s basketball program welcomes a strategic mix of returning players and ten newcomers, aiming to strengthen competitiveness in the Big South Conference.
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.
The Upstate Spartans rolled past High Point with a 5-0 shutout, earning their fourth consecutive Big South Championship Game appearance and setting the stage for a historic showdown.
The Upstate baseball team posted a 5‑0 victory against High Point, moving to the championship game after a weather‑forced venue change and a standout pitching performance.
Western Carolina’s 13‑inning loss ends a 36‑win season as Samford advances to face The Citadel in the championship game.
Former player and coach Melissa Ervin is named the ninth head coach of the Lady Patriots, bringing a decorated playing career and extensive coaching experience back to her alma mater.