Collegiate athletics and academic updates across US universities

Various collegiate athletic programs and institutions reported recent results and achievements. In field hockey, James Madison University defeated Ball State 3-0 in their Mid-American Conference opener, while UMass secured a 6-0 shutout against Ohio University, led by freshman Amber Fairon.

In soccer, the No. 5 MIT women's team earned a 2-0 victory over Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Bowling Green played to a 0-0 draw against Eastern Michigan.

Volleyball saw significant performances as James Madison University defeated UNCG 3-1 to snap a losing streak, and Michigan State University swept Drake 3-0, maintaining a 10-0 season record.

In academic news, Bowling Green State University was named a finalist for the 2026 Excellence in Student Success Award, noted as the only Midwest university to receive the distinction.