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11/15/2025

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11/10/2025

🎉🏒 SAVE THE DATE! ACHA Unveils Official Logo & Dates for the 2026 National Championships in St. Louis! 🏒🎉

Get ready for the biggest event in College Hockey! The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is thrilled to announce the official dates and unveil the new logo for the 2026 ACHA National Championships presented by FloHockey.

The road to the title runs through the "Heartland of Hockey"—St. Louis, Missouri!

The Ultimate College Hockey Showdown is Set
Mark your calendars! The 11-day championship spectacle will run from Thursday, March 12, 2026, through Sunday, March 22, 2026.

This event is massive:

84 teams across all five ACHA divisions will compete.

Over 1,500 student-athletes will battle on the ice.

A total of 119 games will be played to crown five National Champions.

The main action takes place at the state-of-the-art Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, MO, with some Men's Division pool play games hosted at the Maryville University Hockey Center.

Key Championship Dates to Know:
The schedule is staggered to maximize the action and excitement:

Men's D1 & D2 begin on March 12, with championships on Tuesday, March 17.

Women's D2 begins March 15, with the final on Thursday, March 19.

Women's D1 & Men's D3 action begins March 18, with championships crowning the final two winners on Sunday, March 22.

ACHA Executive Director Craig Barnett is excited for the return: "We have forged great relationships over the years with the St. Louis Sports Commission, the venues, and the NHL's St. Louis Blues. These vital collaborations ensure an unforgettable experience for our players, families, and fans!"

📺 How to Watch the Action
Can't make it to St. Louis? Every single game of the 2026 ACHA National Championships will be broadcast live online by the event’s presenting sponsor, FloHockey.

🔥 QUESTION FOR THE FANS: Which ACHA team are you predicting will lift the trophy in St. Louis in 2026? Tag your team below!

Find the full division-by-division schedule and more details here: Link to ACHA Announcement

11/06/2025

Here’s your weekend count, grouped by day:
Fri, Nov 7: 139 games
Sat, Nov 8: 143 games
Sun, Nov 9: 39 games
Weekend total: 321 games

Here are your best must-watch ACHA games this weekend, based on the latest M1 rankings/standings:
#5 Liberty vs #6 Jamestown — Fri, Nov 7, 7:00 pm EST @ LaHaye (VA)
Top-6 showdown; both sitting in the M1 top tier.
University of Delaware Ice Hockey
#4 Adrian vs #8 Niagara — Fri, Nov 7, 3:05 pm EST @ Arrington (MI)
Elite vs elite; great early gauge on the top-10.
University of Delaware Ice Hockey
#11 Grand Canyon vs #13 Utah — Sat, Nov 8, 7:30 pm MST @ SLC Sports Complex (UT)
WCHL clash between two ranked programs.
University of Delaware Ice Hockey
#2 Minot State vs #12 University of Mary — Sat, Nov 8, 7:00 pm CST @ Starion (ND)
North Dakota rivalry with national-poll implications.
University of Delaware Ice Hockey
#14 Pittsburgh vs Syracuse — Sat, Nov 8, 6:20 pm EST @ Alpha Ice (PA)
Pitt is top-15; hostile building + rivalry feel.
University of Delaware Ice Hockey
Ohio ( #3) vs Kent State — Sat, Nov 8, 5:00 pm EST @ Bird Arena (OH)
Top-3 team in a classic in-state matchup—trap game watch.
University of Delaware Ice Hockey

ACHA - American Collegiate Hockey Association https://www.achahockey.org/stats/schedule

11/04/2025

🚨 Illinois to Host 2026 USA Ultimate College Championships!
USA Ultimate has announced that the 2026 College Championships will be held in Illinois, with events co-hosted by Illinois Ultimate.

Division I (D-I): Will be held May 22-25 at the Mercyhealth Sportscore Two complex in Rockford. The D-I tournament will feature 40 teams (20 Men's, 20 Women's) and marks only the second time this championship has been in Illinois in its 42-year history.

Division III (D-III): Will be held May 16-18 at Greg Petry Sports Park in Waukegan. The D-III tournament will host 32 teams (16 Men's, 16 Women's).

The two venues are located just 70 miles apart, making the events easily accessible to Ultimate fans in the Midwest. The championships will bring approximately 2,000 student-athletes to the state to compete for the national titles.

https://usaultimate.org/news/2025/08/illinois-set-to-host-2026-college-championships/

11/03/2025

Top-ten DII contenders will show us the meaning of true grit on Halloween Night
October 30, 2025
Zach Lanning of The College Rugby Show

https://www.ncr.rugby/news/top-ten-dii-contenders-will-show-us-the-meaning-of-true-grit-on-halloween-night

https://thecollegerugbyshow.com/

Someone has to lead this motley crew into the content wars and you’d be hard pressed to find a better captain than Pat Clifton. NCR’s new Content Director is one of the most experienced rugby journalists in America, which is kind of like winning a pie eating contest at a convention for the glute...

11/03/2025

🚨 Big News for Women’s College Club Lacrosse! 🚨

The WCLA (Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates) just dropped a major eligibility update that’s opening doors for even more athletes across the country.

✔️ No more limits on years of eligibility!
Student-athletes — including former NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA players — can now keep their lacrosse careers going at the WCLA level.

✔️ Expanded student eligibility!
Students enrolled in bridge, consortium, or sister-school programs can now compete with proper verification.

This is a huge win for women’s lacrosse and college club sports as a whole. These updates mean more access, more inclusion, and more opportunities to keep playing the game we love — proving once again that club sports are fueling the future of college athletics. 🥍🔥
https://www.instagram.com/wcla.club/

10/31/2025

Player of the Week
Logan Curran 3B/1B

SUNY - Cortland

Logan was unstoppable at the plate this weekend. Recording 5 hits on 8 at bats. Smashing 4 singles and 1 double while driving in 2 runs, marking a 1.306 OPS. Curran also added on some timely hitting to spark a few rallies for the Red Dragon offense.

Pitcher of the Week
Anthony Liberti P/3B

SUNY - Cortland

Ant made his second appearance Sunday against Siena and completely dominated for 7.0 innings. Going the distance in only 87 pitches while tallying 8 strikeouts. Only sacrificing 1 earned run on 4 hits and 2 total walks.

https://www.instagram.com/sunycortlandclubbaseball/?hl=en

10/31/2025

https://clubbaseball.org/greenville-fall-invitational-final-results-3/

October 29, 2025Eric Curitore Greenville Fall Invitational – Final Results Congratulations to Clemson University for taking home the 2025 Greenville Fall Invitational! CLICK HERE to see the full results!  

10/30/2025

DFW Polo & Horse Lovers: Don't miss the Texas College Polo Championships right here in your backyard!

Watch the future stars of the sport as they battle for the state title in high-speed Arena Polo action. Best of all? Admission is FREE!

📅 When: November 14th - 16th, 2025 CST 📍 Where: Prestonwood Polo & Country Club, Oak Point, TX

Key Match Schedule:

Fri, Nov 14 (5 PM): Men's Semi-Finals

Sun, Nov 16 (10 AM): Championship Finals (Men's & Women's)

Mark your calendar and experience the excitement of college polo!

🔗 Details & Full Schedule: https://www.prestonwoodpolo.com/untpolo.html

10/30/2025

The New Money in College Sports: Will Club Sports Win or Lose? 🧐💸
The financial landscape of college athletics is undergoing a radical change with NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and the introduction of a new revenue-sharing model. This shift has massive implications, particularly for Club Sports. Will the new money lift all boats, or only the super-liners?

Potential Positive Impact:

Increased Flexibility: With star athletes earning income through NIL deals and revenue sharing, the pressure to rely solely on expensive athletic scholarships might lessen. This could free up institutional funds or resources to be reallocated to a broader range of student activities, including Club Sports and non-revenue programs.

Visibility & NIL Opportunities: Successful club athletes, particularly those in visible sports like Esports, Rugby, or high-level Cheer/Dance, could potentially secure their own NIL deals. This financial independence allows them to grow their sport without demanding university resources

Potential Negative Impact:

Resource Funneling: Most financial experts predict the new revenue-sharing will overwhelmingly benefit the highest-revenue programs (Football and Basketball). This could further solidify a "haves vs. have-nots" system.

Budget Squeeze: Universities now face an obligation to share millions in revenue with their top athletes. The simplest way to fund this is often by freezing or cutting budgets for other, less-profitable programs, creating a direct challenge for Club Sports funding and facility access.

The Verdict: A Critical Juncture
The future of club sports is at a crossroads. While the shift offers a glimmer of hope for a more balanced allocation of attention, the immediate reality points toward a concentration of money in the elite programs. For Club Sports to thrive, student leaders, alumni, and supporters must be organized and vocal, leveraging the existing success and community passion to secure their share of resources and opportunities in this new financial era.

10/29/2025

🎉 Women’s Flag Football Is Blazing a Trail in College Athletics! 🎉
Did you know more than 200 college teams across the U.S. are forming or already competing in women’s club flag football? Women’s College Flag Football .COM tracks teams from every state and internationally.
https://www.womenscollegeflagfootball.com/

Here’s the big shift: the sport is moving from club to varsity at major institutions. For example, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) just announced the addition of women’s flag football as a varsity NCAA Division I program, beginning competition in spring 2027.
https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2025/05/15/uta-launches-states-first-d-1-flag-football-team

👉 Why this matters:

More Inclusion — Club sports give more women access to competitive athletics.

Leadership Growth — Club programs foster student leadership and community before varsity level.

Opportunity Pathways — As varsity programs grow, they create new scholarship and athletic opportunities for women.

Growing Momentum — With the 2028 Olympics including women’s flag football, the sport is entering a powerful growth phase.
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💪 To every woman athlete balancing early-morning practices, weekend competitions, and full academic loads — you’re not just playing a game, you’re part of a movement reshaping college sports!