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US collegiate athletics and academic updates
Overview
Recent reports highlight various results and achievements across collegiate athletic programs in the United States. In men’s soccer, James Madison University secured a 2-0 shutout against Longwood, while St. Cloud State defeated UI-Springfield 2-1. More recently, James Madison University’s men’s soccer team earned sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt Conference following a 1-0 shutout victory against Georgia State, with Dylan Randazzo scoring the decisive goal. Women’s soccer saw the No. 5 ranked MIT team earn a 2-0 victory over Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Bowling Green played to a 0-0 draw against Eastern Michigan. Field hockey results included a 3-0 win for James Madison University against Ball State in their Mid-American Conference opener, and a 6-0 shutout by UMass against Ohio University, led by freshman Amber Fairon. In volleyball, James Madison University defeated UNCG 3-1 to end a losing streak, and Michigan State University maintained a 10-0 record following a 3-0 sweep of Drake. James Madison University also reported success in football and tennis. The Dukes moved to a 6-0 season record after a 27-24 road victory against Georgia Southern, marking their first historical win in Statesboro. In women’s tennis, the team secured seven total wins across singles and doubles play during the Wahoowa Invitational. Additionally, Bowling Green State University was recognized as a finalist for the 2026 Excellence in Student Success Award, noted as the only Midwest university to receive the distinction. Regarding conference realignment, James Madison University (JMU) has been accepted into the American Conference, with full membership beginning no later than July 1, 2028. Following a unanimous vote by the American Conference Board of Directors, JMU will transition 17 of its 18 varsity sports to the new conference, though women’s field hockey will remain in the Mid-American Conference.
Entities
James Madison University · Sun Belt Conference · Georgia State University · Dave Rexrode · Mary Hardin-Baylor
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesJames Madison University athletics report recent football, volleyball, and swimming results
James Madison University athletics saw mixed results, including an undefeated 7-0 football record, two volleyball losses to Appalachian State, and a tri-meet defeat in swimming and diving.
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[SPORTS] 7 sourcesJames Madison University to join American Conference
James Madison University will join the American Conference as a full member by July 1, 2028, moving 17 of its 18 varsity sports from the Sun Belt.
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[SPORTS] 8 sourcesCollegiate athletics and academic updates across US universities
Recent collegiate updates include field hockey wins for James Madison and UMass, soccer results for MIT and Bowling Green, volleyball victories for JMU and Michigan State, and academic recognition for BGSU.
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[SPORTS] 9 sourcesCollegiate athletics: Soccer and volleyball results
Collegiate sports update: James Madison and St. Cloud State secure soccer victories, while Southwestern Oklahoma State and Northern Michigan compete in key volleyball matchups.
Sources
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