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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.
Dr. Melissa Ervin, a Sullivan East graduate celebrated for her on‑court achievements and Hall of Fame inductions, is set to guide the school's girls basketball team as its newest head coach, while also serving as athletic director at Liberty Bell Middle School.
Seton Hall University has secured the commitment of Abdulai Fanta Kabba, a 7‑foot center formerly of Western Carolina, through the transfer portal, bolstering a frontcourt that also welcomes Devin Williams, Chris Nwuli and Nathan Mariano.
Seton Hall University has secured the commitment of Abdulai Fanta Kabba, a 7‑foot, 235‑pound center whose extensive wingspan and physical presence are expected to reshape the team's interior game.
Western Carolina rallied in the eighth inning to defeat seventh‑seeded UNC Greensboro 4‑3, advancing to face Samford with a chance at the Southern Conference title.
The seventh‑seeded Spartans battled the second‑seeded Catamounts in a tightly contested Southern Conference baseball game, with key performances from Hunter Shuey, Jacob Budzik, Brantley Truitt and Jake Mueller.
High‑school standouts from Tompkins in Katy and Kingsville have announced their college destinations, highlighting a season rich with district honors and record‑setting performances.
Mason Holton and Noah Quarless each drove in two runs with long balls, yet Samford’s late surge capped a 9‑5 victory, sending Western Carolina to the loser’s bracket.
The Western Carolina baseball team, riding a 35‑win season, will meet third‑seeded Samford in the 2026 Southern Conference Championship, looking to extend a recent edge in their historic rivalry.
Samford erupted for six runs in the first three innings and added seven more in the fifth to cruise past UNC Greensboro 13-1, setting a strong tone for the tournament.
Rutgers has added Rasheed Jones, a 6‑foot‑6 guard with a proven scoring record, to its roster as part of a sweeping transfer‑portal overhaul.
Rutgers adds Rasheed Jones, a 6‑foot‑6 wing with a strong scoring record, aiming to bolster the Scarlet Knights' lineup for the upcoming season.
Rutgers University has added Rasheed Jones, a versatile guard/forward, to its roster via the transfer portal. The move adds depth and scoring firepower as the Scarlet Knights continue to reshape their squad.
Rutgers University has added Rasheed Jones, a versatile scorer with a 29‑point game to his credit, through the transfer portal, strengthening a roster that is already seeing a wave of new talent.
The university’s baseball squad closed a disappointing spring with a sweep, finishing 10th in the Atlantic 10 and welcoming a fresh wave of players aimed at reversing the trend.
Cord Stansberry, who averaged 14.1 points per game last season, pledges to join the Missouri program, bringing a mix of scoring and experience.
Cord Stansberry, a redshirt senior guard, has officially pledged to the University of Missouri, completing the Tigers' roster and bringing a proven scoring threat to the backcourt.
Western Carolina’s offense surged with solo and two‑run homers, while the pitching staff shut out the Spartans, locking in the second seed for the conference tournament.
Western Carolina’s baseball team is the second seed in the upcoming SoCon tournament, set to begin May 21, and will open play at 12:30 p.m. after earning a first‑round bye.
The Spartans secured a 2-1 victory over Western Carolina at Hennon Field, highlighted by Jacob Budzik's fourth-inning homer and a strong outing from Noah Chapman, while John Horton closed the game with a two-strike ninth inning.