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#10: As two-thirds of DI members voted to rescind the rule change that would have allowed student-athletes and staff to bet on pro sports, the ban on pro sports gambling will remain in place for all divisions. (link)
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#9: The GLIAC names Purdue Northwest Senior Assoc. AD Tom Albano as its new Assoc. Commissioner for Championships and Internal Operations. (link) |
#8: West Virginia Wesleyan parts ways with Football HC Dwayne Martin. (link) |
#7: The women’s volleyball bracket is set with Gannon, Nebraska-Kearney, Bentley, Missouri-St. Louis, Tampa, Wingate, MSU Denver and Point Loma as the number one seeds. (link)
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#6: WULC’s Kevin McNulty reports Northern Michigan Football HC Shane Richardson was placed on administrative leave before resigning due to a physical altercation with a student-athlete in which he slapped the student three times. More. (link)
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#5: Tuskegee led the football regular season in average attendance, followed by Grand Valley State, Virginia Union, Pittsburg State and Winston-Salem State. The Golden Tigers hosted two of the highest-attended on-campus games this season. (link); If you want to see a comparison of attendance and wins, we have a chart for you. (link)
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#4: The NCAA third round matches are set for the men’s (link) and women’s (link) soccer brackets.
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#3: Menlo will move from the PacWest to the CCAA starting in 2026-27. Commissioner Allen Hardison on the addition of its 14th member: “The Oaks have an impressive history of academic and athletic success that will continue to elevate the CCAA. Menlo is also located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is a critically important market to us as we look at the constantly changing landscape in college athletics.” Menlo President Steven Weiner: “Becoming part of the CCAA is more than an athletic decision for Menlo College — it is a statement about who we are and who we intend to become. This move strengthens the balance we expect for our student-athletes, elevates our competitive opportunities, and places Menlo in a conference that reflects our deepest academic and institutional values.” (link)
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#2: 43 DII schools were awarded the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for achieving an ASR at or above 90%. Emmanuel led DII with a 100% ASR, followed by Hillsdale (99%), Bentley (98%), Rollins (98%) and Augustana (96%). (link)
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#1: Simon Fraser will pursue membership in joining U SPORTS starting in 2027 and, if accepted, would exit the NCAA. Provost Dilson Rassier: “SFU is committed to building an athletics program that offers a high-quality competitive experience within an excellent academic setting. The decision to apply to U SPORTS was not made lightly, but in the long run, it will help support sustainability for the athletics program and the university at large, while deepening our sense of community for students and future student-athletes.” SFU on the decision: “Since the university committed to the NCAA 15 years ago, many things have changed that have called into question the alignment with our values, the student experience and financial viability. To make this decision, the executive considered the independent consultant’s report, non-sport-related impacts of competing in the U.S., feedback from student-athletes and the sporting community and financial implications. A critical aspect of the decision-making process was related to financial and logistical sustainability. … As the university continues to experience financial challenges, SFU Athletics & Recreation is expected to face up to $1 million in cuts over the next five years. The estimated $1.1 million in savings from a transition to U SPORTS would contribute to a sustainable athletics program that offers a high-quality competitive experience within an excellent academic setting.” (link)
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