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<div class="payload-richtext">This weekend, 14 Big Ten teams take the field for more action, whether a featured matchup or an early-season tune-up. <h2>Badgers’ Big Statement  </h2>The Wisconsin women's soccer team pulled off an impressive upset Wednesday night, knocking off No. 9 BYU 1-0 at McClimon Soccer Complex. The Badgers weathered a competitive first half before turning up the pressure in the second. The decisive moment came in the 80th minute — a penalty kick rebounded to Hailey Baumann, who buried it in the bottom-right corner. Goalkeeper Drew Stover sealed the shutout with four saves, as Wisconsin's defense held firm down the stretch to earn the program's first win of the 2026 season. <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/news/2026/8/19/womens-soccer-badgers-upset-byu-1-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 Read more from Wisconsin
 </a>. <h2>Buckeyes’ Ranked Win </h2>No. 19 Ohio State recorded its second shutout in as many games this season with a 1-0 victory over No. 12 Kansas. Captain Amanda Schlueter, who led the Buckeyes with a career-high 11 goals last season, scored her first of the 2026 season to provide the difference. In the 40th minute, Schlueter forced a turnover deep in Jayhawk territory and buried a right-footed shot into the back of the net. Peighton Northrup made six saves to notch the clean sheet. <a href="https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/news/2026/8/20/womens-soccer-no-19-buckeyes-defeat-no-12-kansas-1-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 More from Ohio State
 </a>.  <h2>Weekend Matches to Watch (Aug 22–23): </h2>Headlining the slate is a blockbuster non-conference showdown in Chapel Hill, as No. 5 Michigan State — the Big Ten’s highest-ranked team — travels to a face national powerhouse in No. 7 North Carolina at Dorrance Field (Aug. 23, 1:00 p.m. ET). Coming off back-to-back strong seasons, Jeff Hosler’s Spartans get an elite-level litmus test on the road against the 23-time national champions. Michigan State will lean on key offensive playmakers like senior forward Kennedy Bell and senior midfielder Emerson Sargeant to spark the attack, along with Kayla Briggs, who has scored in each game so far. They’ll be tested by a reloaded Tar Heels squad featuring dynamic U.S. Youth National Team talent in defender Aven Alvarez, defender Hope Munson, and forward Sealey Strawn. Facing UNC in Chapel Hill means the Spartans will have to be disciplined along the back line as they look to pull off a major early-season statement. From high-stakes top-25 tests to vital regional road trips, here are some of the other key matchups across the Big Ten this weekend. <ul style="text-align: left;" class="list-bullet"><li
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 >Following back-to-back road draws to start the campaign, Dave DiIanni seeks his first victory as Michigan head coach in the Wolverines’ home opener against Xavier, who comes in at 1-1 after a 3-0 shutout win over Miami (OH). </li><li
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 >After earning a tough <a href="https://huskers.com/news/2026/08/21/huskers-battle-to-1-1-draw-against-no-8-notre-dame" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 1-1 draw against No. 8 Notre Dame
 </a>, Nebraska welcomes in the No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide for a marquee non-conference matchup on Sunday for the second of two ranked matchups in Lincoln.  </li><li
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 >USC heads East to Provo to face No. 9 BYU on Saturday night. The Trojans will look to hand the Cougars — coming off their loss to Wisconsin — their second loss of the season. </li><li
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 >Lying just outside of the top 25, Iowa travels to North Carolina to face off against UNC Greensboro. The Hawkeyes started the season at a blistering pace with 7-0 and 5-0 wins over Milwaukee and Loyola Chicago, before falling 2-0 to Wake Forest. </li><li
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 >Maryland opened the season with two wins in College Park, and this weekend, the Terrapins go to Blacksburg to face ACC opponent Virginia Tech. </li></ul><a href="https://bigten.org/wsoc/schedule/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 Check out the full schedule 
 </a>for all the upcoming action.  Photo via <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/hailey-baumann/15499" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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<div class="payload-richtext">Offensive Player of the Week Aubrey Kulpa, Penn State Jr. – F – Cromwell, Conn. • Had a goal and an assist for three points in Penn State’s 2-2 draw at No. 2 Notre Dame • Assisted the Nittany Lions’ first goal of the season • Put three of her four shots on target, including an unassisted goal in the second half • Last Penn State Offensive Player of the Week: Aubrey Kulpa (Aug. 26, 2025) Defensive Player of the Week Taylor Dever, Oregon R-Sr. – D – Chico, Calif. • Played all 180 minutes at center back in Oregon’s shutouts of Portland State and Gonzaga • Helped hold the Vikings without a shot on goal and limited the Bulldogs to only four shots on goal • Last Oregon Defensive Player of the Week: Lauren Kenny (Oct. 28, 2025) Goalkeeper of the Week Izzy Lee, Illinois 5th-Yr. – GK – Western Springs, Ill. • Tallied four saves against No. 19 Georgia for her first clean sheet of the season • Last Illinois Goalkeeper of the Week: Sami Sample (March 16, 2021) Freshman of the Week Shiloh Baird, Oregon F – Oceanside, Calif. • Posted five points on two goals and an assist during the Ducks’ 2-0 week • Found the net in the 65th minute against Portland State for her first collegiate goal • Scored in the 48th minute versus Gonzaga • First Oregon rookie to score a goal in both of her first two matches in 25 years • Last Oregon Freshman of the Week: Shiloh Baird (Aug. 18, 2026) 2026 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Players of the Week Aug. 18 O: Aubrey Kulpa, Jr., PSU D: Taylor Dever, R-Sr., ORE GK: Izzy Lee, 5th-Yr., ILL F: Shiloh Baird, ORE</div>

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<div class="payload-richtext">The 2026 Big Ten women’s soccer season officially kicked off Wednesday, August 12, launching a18-team conference campaign anchored by a stacked non-conference opening slate. Across Wednesday and Thursday, 15 Big Ten squads took the pitch to open their campaigns, headlined by high-stakes non-conference tests, top-25 clashes, and new eras beginning across the league. Some of the biggest storylines included No. 9 UCLA clashing with powerhouse BYU in a premier West Coast battle and USC hosting ACC contender and third-ranked Duke in Los Angeles, while Wisconsin locked horns with Big 12 challenger No. 6 TCU in a marquee matchup. And that was only the beginning. Here is your full recap of the Big Ten women's soccer openers as the 2026 season gets underway. Game of the opening slate: Iowa beats Milwaukee 7-0 in opener The Hawkeyes opened their 2026 season in blistering fashion, with five players finding the back of the net in a <a href="https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2026/08/12/hawkeyes-overwhelm-panthers-in-opener" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 7-0 win over Milwaukee
 </a> at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Both Berit Parten and Berkley Binggeli scored twice as Iowa set a program record for the most goals scored in a season opener.The Hawkeyes scored the most goals in a game since 2017, an 8-1 victory over Southern Utah. <h2>Opening week scoreboard: </h2><h3>From August 12 - </h3><ul class="list-bullet"><li
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 >No. 7 Michigan State 2, Xavier 0: On Wednesday night at DeMartin Stadium, the No. 7 Spartans — the Big Ten’s highest-ranked team in the preseason poll — <a href="https://msuspartans.com/news/2026/8/12/womens-soccer-msu-zaps-xavier-2-0-in-season-opener" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 shut out the Musketeers,
 </a> with Kayla Briggs and Kennedy Bell finding the back of the net in the opener. </li><li
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 >Nebraska 3, Louisville 1: The Huskers opened up the season with a <a href="https://huskers.com/news/2026/08/12/huskers-grab-road-win-at-louisville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 road win over Louisville in Kentucky
 </a>. Nathalie Lewis scored the opening goal in only three minutes, while Ella Rudney and Ava Makovicka also opened their accounts for the season. Goalkeeper Avery Gillahan had six saves in the win. </li><li
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 >No. 12 Washington 1, Portland 0: The defending Big Ten Champion’s title defense started with a <a href="https://gohuskies.com/news/2026/8/12/womens-soccer-montoyas-header-lifts-uw-to-season-opening-win-in-front-of-record-crowd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 1-0 win over rival Portland
 </a> in front of a home-opening record crowd of 1,753 fans. The lone goal came less than a minute into the second half from <a href="https://x.com/B1GSoccer/status/2087743487282430236" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 defender Maylen Montoya.
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 >Indiana 2, Hampton 1: Defender Bella Haggerty had both goals for the Hoosiers in a <a href="https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2026/8/12/womens-soccer-haggerty-brace-seals-hoosiers-season-opening-win" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 2-1 victory over Hampton
 </a>, with Indiana outshooting the opponent 19-3 in the contest. </li><li
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 >BYU 2, No. 9 UCLA 1: While No. 9 UCLA jumped in front of BYU, a quick response and second half winner by the Cougars lifted BYU to a 2-1 upset over the Bruins. <a href="https://uclabruins.com/news/2026/08/13/womens-soccer-falls-to-byu-in-season-opener-2-1">
 Full story here
 </a>. Next up for UCLA is a top-10 matchup in Los Angeles against Duke. </li><li
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 >No. 3 Duke 3, USC 1: Junior midfielder Eleanor Morrissey scored USC’s goal in a <a href="https://usctrojans.com/news/2026/8/12/usc-womens-soccer-falls-3-1-to-no-3-duke-in-season-opener">
 3-1 loss to the Blue Devils
 </a>. The Trojans return to action on Sunday against Pepperdine. </li></ul><h3> From August 13 - </h3><ul class="list-bullet"><li
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 >No. 6 TCU 1, No. 22 Wisconsin 0:  The Badgers and Horned Frogs played <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/news/2026/8/13/womens-soccer-no-22-badgers-fall-to-no-6-tcu-in-season-opener">
 a tight top-25 matchup
 </a>, but it was TCU who broke through in the 78th minute with the game-winning goal on a corner kick.</li><li
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 >Michigan 1, Utah Valley 1: Adi Walick's penalty kick goal in the 54th minute helped <a href="https://mgoblue.com/news/2026/8/14/womens-soccer-season-opening-battle-of-wolverines-ends-in-draw-at-utah-valley">
 the Wolverines earn a 1-1 tie
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 >Illinois 0, No. 19 Georgia 0: Behind four saves from Izzy Lee, the Illini <a href="https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/8/13/soccer-illinois-battles-19-georgia-to-scoreless-draw-in-home-opener">
 battled the Bulldogs to a scoreless draw
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 >Purdue 1, Evansville 1: Freshman Zoe Miles scored her first career goal in the 13th minute, and the Boilermakers outshot Evansville 31-2, but the Purple Aces drew even in the 47th minute and played to a 1-1 draw. <a href="https://purduesports.com/news/2026/08/13/boilers-draw-with-evansville">
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 >Minnesota 4, North Dakota 0: The Golden Gophers <a href="https://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/13/soccer-minnesota-defeats-north-dakota-4-0">
 won their season opener
 </a> 4-0 behind a brace from forward Katie Krohn. Senior goalkeeper Sarah Martin made four stops to earn the clean sheet.</li><li
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 >Oregon 3, Portland State 0: The <a href="https://goducks.com/news/2026/8/13/womens-soccer-ducks-open-2026-with-3-0-win-at-portland-state">
 Ducks also won convincingly
 </a>, thanks a three-goal barrage in the second half. Oregon's leading scorer from a year ago, Carly Cormack, tallied twice in the victory. </li></ul><h2>Weekend Matches to Watch (Friday–Sunday, Aug 14–16): </h2>The opening-week gauntlet continues through Sunday with premier fixtures on the schedule: <ul class="list-bullet"><li
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 >West Coast Super-Matchup: No. 9 UCLA welcomes No. 3 Duke to Los Angeles in a battle of national contenders with major postseason seeding implications down the line. The Blue Devils opened up the season with a 3-1 win over USC, while UCLA will look to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to BYU. </li><li
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 >Penn State faces top-5 team in South Bend: The Nittany Lions travel to Alumni Stadium on Sunday to open their season against No. 2 Notre Dame in a marquee non-conference clash. </li></ul>With the season officially underway, expect Big Ten powerhouses and national contenders alike to set an early statement in what promises to be an action-packed opening weekend. With crucial points and early-season momentum on the line, these non-conference battles could ultimately prove decisive when NCAA tournament seeding is determined down the road. <a href="https://bigten.org/wsoc/schedule/">
 Check out the full schedule
 </a> for all the upcoming action.</div>

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Women's Soccer Opening Week Updates: High-Stakes Non-Conference Battles Take Center Stage

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Big Ten Unveils 2026 Women’s Soccer Television Slate

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. – Michigan State was tabbed as the preseason Big Ten women’s soccer favorite through a vote by the league’s 18 head coaches, the conference announced Monday.The Spartans are ready to get back on the pitch after making their first-ever NCAA Elite Eight appearance a season ago. UCLA, coming off its 10th consecutive NCAA appearance, was second in the voting, followed by defending Big Ten regular-season and tournament champion Washington. Wisconsin and Ohio State were projected to finish fourth and fifth, respectively.The 2026 Big Ten Players to Watch were also unveiled, as selected by the conference’s head coaches. The list included 15 student-athletes that garnered All-Big Ten recognition and four players that earned spots on the Big Ten’s All-Freshman Team in 2025.The 2026 campaign kicks off on August 12 with eight Big Ten teams in action.The complete 2026 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll and Players to Watch can be found below.2026 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll 1. Michigan State 2. UCLA 3. Washington 4. Wisconsin 5. Ohio State 6. Penn State 7. USC 8. Northwestern 9. Illinois 10. Iowa 11. Michigan 12. Nebraska 13. Purdue 14. Minnesota 15. Rutgers 16. Indiana 17. Maryland 18. Oregon 2026 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Players to Watch Izzy Lee, 5th-Yr., GK, Illinois Cayla Jackson, Jr., F, Illinois Emma Yee, Jr., F, Illinois Emily Graham, So., F, Indiana Piper Coffield, R-Sr., D, Indiana Aleyna Quinn, R-Jr., F, Indiana Elle Wildman, So., MF, Iowa Sofia Bush, Sr., MF, Iowa Millie Greer, Sr., D, Iowa Mckinley Heaven, So., F, Maryland Faith Luckey, Sr., GK, Maryland Lisa McIntyre, Sr., MF, Maryland Ella Jablinskey, Jr., F, Michigan Campbell Jewell, Sr., D, Michigan Ellie Fife, Jr., D, Michigan Kennedy Bell, Sr., F, Michigan State Kayla Briggs, Sr., MF, Michigan State Bella Najera, Sr., MF, Michigan State Sarah Martin, R-Jr., GK, Minnesota Caroline Birdsell, R-Jr., F, Minnesota Taylor Heimerl, Sr., D, Minnesota Ella Rudney, Sr., F, Nebraska Kayma Carpenter, Sr., F/D, Nebraska Ella Guyott, Sr., D, Nebraska Kennedy Roesch, Jr., F, Northwestern Megan Norkett, Sr., F, Northwestern Keira Kemmerley, So., MF, Northwestern Amanda Schlueter, Sr., MF, Ohio State Ava Bramblett, Sr., D, Ohio State Ava Greco, Jr., MF, Ohio State Carly Cormack, Jr., MF, Oregon Ellie Felt, So., F, Oregon Lauren Kenny, Sr., D, Oregon Molly Martin, Sr., MF, Penn State Mackenzie Gress, Sr., GK, Penn State Aubrey Kulpa, Jr., F, Penn State Irene Campo, Sr., MF, Purdue Jaiden Anderson, Jr., F, Purdue Megan Santa Cruz, Sr., MF, Purdue Gabriela Gil, R-Jr., MF, Rutgers Olivia Bodmer, R-Sr., GK, Rutgers Ashley Baran, Sr., F, Rutgers Olivia Woodson, Sr., F, UCLA Leena Powell, So., F, UCLA Grace Shank, So., MF, UCLA Annabel Austen, Gr., GK, USC Mary Cochran, Gr., MF, USC Alyssa Parsons, Fr., F, USC Alex Buck, Jr., F, Washington Tanner Ijams, R-So., GK, Washington Lucy Newlin, 5th-Yr., MF, Washington Hailey Baumann, Sr., D, Wisconsin Kiara Gilmore, So., D, Wisconsin Drew Stover, Sr., GK, Wisconsin</div>

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Michigan State Voted 2026 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Preseason Favorite

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 Full Distinguished Scholar Recipient List
 </a>    ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced Monday that 1,962 students on varsity rosters have earned the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award. The list includes students from all 18 institutions, plus Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame and 41 sports who have recorded a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher for the previous academic year.    The 2025-26 class of Distinguished Scholar Award Recipients includes 359 students who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA during the previous academic year, represented in bold on the official list.    Big Ten Faculty Representatives established the Distinguished Scholar Award in 2008 to supplement the Academic All-Big Ten program. Distinguished Scholar Award recipients must have earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition in the previous academic year, must have been enrolled full time at the institution for the entire previous academic year (two semesters or three quarters) and earned a minimum GPA of 3.70 or better during the previous academic year, excluding any summer grades. The Academic All-Big Ten threshold is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for a student's academic career.     A complete list of the 2025-26 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award recipients can be found above.    </div>

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Big Ten Recognizes 2025-26 Distinguished Scholar Award Recipients 

<div class="payload-richtext">PORTLAND, Ore. - As the sun set over the rolling hills of Cooper Mountain Vineyards on Saturday evening, “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest” concluded its immersive educational experience where student-athletes from all 18 Big Ten institutions learned firsthand about the rich culture and history of the Pacific Northwest.   Over the course of less than 48 hours, over 175 student-athletes and administrators engaged in programming that included visits to Multnomah Falls, the Oregon Historical Society, the Grande Ronde Reservation, and Cooper Mountain Vineyards. The event brought together participants from all 18 Big Ten institutions, creating opportunities for learning, dialogue, and relationship-building among student-athletes from across the conference.    “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest was a remarkable experience that allowed attendees to better understand and interact with the history, culture, landscape, and people that give the Pacific Northwest its distinct identity,” said Big Ten Chief Operating Officer Kerry Kenny. “The unique opportunity to connect student-athletes from across the country to an immersive experience outside of their traditional element is what distinguishes the Big Ten in preparing these young men and women for life after campus.”    At the Oregon Historical Society on Saturday morning, student-athletes learned about how Oregon became the state it is today, including the often-untold Black, Native American, and Japanese history that has shaped the state. Participants also toured the Yasui Family exhibit, learning about the challenges Japanese Americans faced during World War II and the advocacy efforts that helped advance civil rights in the decades that followed.    The quote on the back of the Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest T-shirt: “What is done to the least of us can be done to all of us” was from Presidential Medal of Freedom winner Minori Yasui.    “I found his bravery in speaking out about these issues incredible,” said Indiana women’s track & field sprinter Kristina Vincic. “Having a voice isn’t an easy thing and it takes time to build one. That’s something we can definitely tie in to our teams.”     After learning about Native American history at the Oregon Historical Society, participants experienced its living impact firsthand at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Veterans Powwow. Student-athletes learned about the traditional longhouse, witnessed cultural traditions, and took part in the Grand Entry ceremony.  Often competitors on the field, student-athletes joined together to dance with members of the Grande Ronde Confederation and in honoring Veterans. For many student-athletes, it is the moment they said they will remember most about the trip.    “It was beautiful seeing the tradition unfold right before my eyes and getting involved with it,” said Penn State football student-athlete Armstrong Nnodim. “As athletes we get caught up in the competitive world, so to come here and bond with everyone from different backgrounds was amazing.”   Launched in 2022, the Big Life Series is part of the Big Ten’s commitment to providing educational and developmental opportunities beyond competition. The Pacific Northwest program represented the latest installment of the initiative, connecting student-athletes with the people, places, and histories that shape communities throughout the conference’s expanded footprint. For a full list of Big Ten student-athletes who participated in “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest”, click <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.boostsport.ai%2Fboost-cms%2FBig%2520Life%2520Series%2520-%2520PNW%2520Particpant%2520List.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmbeck%40bigten.org%7Cd0617ab4c96a4bf79db008dedc36f22d%7C5c35f07cce5e4fa582baa44898424550%7C1%7C0%7C639190325738707341%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GjLuIJk14zxzwkzs%2F2YwIayNyP0Z%2BMluB6cv5PAsGcA%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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Big Ten takes on the spirit of the Pacific Northwest at the Oregon Historical Society

Big Life Series Showcases the Spirit of the Pacific Northwest

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - As part of the “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest”, the Big Ten will host over 150 student-athletes, coaches and administrators from all 18 Big Ten schools in Portland, Ore. from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12. The program is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the region’s rich history, culture and communities through an immersive educational experience.   Programming will begin Friday evening with a nature walk through Multnomah Falls to showcase the region’s deep ties to nature and the history of the Pacific Northwest landscape.    On Saturday, student-athletes will visit the Oregon Historical Society and have the chance to learn about the Japanese American West Coast experience and hear firsthand from a member of the Oregon Black Pioneers. Through discussions centered on resilience, community, and historical impact, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the individuals and stories that have shaped the Pacific Northwest.    The group will then travel to the Grand Ronde Reservation for a Veterans Powwow, which will provide an opportunity to engage with living cultural traditions and better understand the history, values and contributions of the Native American communities across the region.   The evening will conclude with a dinner at Cooper Mountain Vineyard, where student-athletes will have a hands-on discussion about the agricultural history of the region and the grape-growing operation.   The Big Life series is an immersive educational experience started in 2022 that focuses on engaging, educating, and empowering Big Ten student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. With trips to Selma, Alabama; Mount Vernon, Iowa; and Portland, Oregon attendees learn about the historical and cultural significance of the region. Since its inception, over 500 students-athletes have participated in these programs. Along with the educational component of the experience, the Big Ten uses these trips to leave a lasting impact in the communities it visits.  For a full list of Big Ten student-athletes attending “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest”, click <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.boostsport.ai%2Fboost-cms%2FBig%2520Life%2520Series%2520-%2520PNW%2520Particpant%2520List.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmbeck%40bigten.org%7Cd0617ab4c96a4bf79db008dedc36f22d%7C5c35f07cce5e4fa582baa44898424550%7C1%7C0%7C639190325738707341%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GjLuIJk14zxzwkzs%2F2YwIayNyP0Z%2BMluB6cv5PAsGcA%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest

Big Life Series Heads to the Pacific Northwest

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. – The University of Washington are champions of the inaugural Allstate Big Ten Women’s Championship Series, the conference announced Wednesday. The Huskies (113.2 points) earned the title over runners-up UCLA (112), with Michigan (105.6), USC (104.4) and Ohio State (100.8) rounding out the final Top-5 of the year-long competition.Across the 2025-26 campaign, Washington excelled in numerous women’s sports including soccer, where they captured both the Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles, and rowing, at which they won six of seven grand finals to repeat as conference champions. The Huskies also piled up points with Top-4 finishes at the Big Ten cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field championship meets, headlined by sisters Amanda and Hana Moll who finished No. 1 and No. 2 in pole vault at the NCAA Championships this year.“Winning is in the DNA of Washington. Having success across the board is something that’s critically important to us,” said Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun. “We take an extraordinary amount of pride in winning this Allstate Women’s Championship award, and being the inaugural winners, especially because the Big Ten conference is so difficult across the board in all sports. This is a league that historically has prioritized women’s sports and is at the current peak of women’s college sports, and for us to be able to win this, it’s really hard to articulate but we take an immense amount of pride in winning this. All of our teams will celebrate this, the way our department is wired this is really a statement about everybody at UW.”UCLA finished just 1.2 points off the Championship Series-winning total, propelled by Big Ten basketball regular-season and tournament crowns on their way to the NCAA championship, and capturing both conference titles in gymnastics. An outstanding year for Michigan was highlighted by regular-season and tournament championships in tennis, and a dominant performance at the swimming and diving championships.In October the Big Ten Conference, Big Ten Network and Allstate announced the creation of the Allstate Big Ten Women’s Championship Series, a new competition designed to spotlight and celebrate excellence in women’s athletics across the conference. The championship series is the centerpiece of a first-of-its kind, multi-year partnership that established Allstate as the Official Insurance Partner of the Big Ten Conference, and reflects Allstate’s 20-year legacy of supporting college athletics, as well as its ongoing commitment to women’s sports.Allstate’s longstanding support of college athletics is part of its commitment to empowering young people to lead in their communities. Allstate has been a proud member of the college athletics community for more than 20 years through its university and conference sponsorships, academic scholarships and community impact initiatives. Since 2005, the Allstate Good Hands Nets program has raised millions of dollars in scholarships with every field goal and extra point scored. Since 2008, the Allstate Good Works Teams have honored hundreds of student-athletes for their service off the field, supporting causes such as youth empowerment and hunger relief. For more than 20 years, the company has been the title sponsor of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, one of the premier events in college football.</div>

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Washington Wins Inaugural Allstate Big Ten Women's Championship Series

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Ward Named New Iowa Women's Soccer Coach

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. — [February, 10, 2026] — The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) today <a href="https://img.boostsport.ai/boost-cms/Big%20Ten%20Conference%20Statement%20Against%20Prop%20Betting.pdf">
 sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker
 </a> urging the NCAA to continue pushing for limitations or the outright elimination of proposition (“prop”) betting involving individual student-athletes competing in college athletics. The letter reinforces the Big Ten Conference’s unwavering commitment to protecting the well-being and safety of student-athletes across all 18 Big Ten campuses, and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics.“The Big Ten Conference is proud to support our student-athletes in calling for the restriction or elimination of individual proposition wagers on college athletics,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti. "The Big Ten Conference appreciates the NCAA’s effort to eliminate these wagers and will continue to assist student-athletes as they deal with the challenges that result from proposition bets in college sports.”President Baker recently sent letters to the <a href="https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/14/media-center-ncaa-urges-federal-agency-to-suspend-college-sport-prediction-markets.aspx">
 Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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 State Gambling Commissions 
 </a>calling for amended state laws and regulations to better-protect student-athletes.The letter from the Big Ten Conference SAIC outlines the growing concerns around the rise of individual performance prop wagering in college sports, including:<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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 >Accusations of impropriety, even when unfounded, damage the student-athlete experience</li><li
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 >Potentially jeopardizing the integrity of athletic competition</li></ul>“While we understand that sports betting is becoming increasingly more common across the country and allows for states to generate increased tax revenue, prop betting represents unique risks at the college level,” the Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission wrote. “We believe protecting student-athletes must be a priority. Limiting or eliminating prop betting on college athletics would be a meaningful step toward reducing harassment, protecting mental well-being, and preserving the integrity of college competition.”The Big Ten Conference SAIC was founded in 1994. SAIC members take an active role in monthly meetings discussing the issues most important to Big Ten Conference student-athletes and highlighting ongoing initiatives on their respective campuses. SAIC executive leadership members also represent Big Ten student-athletes in front of the Conference’s Joint Group council and represent the Big Ten Conference on the NCAA’s Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where they review NCAA activities, proposed legislation and offer feedback on behalf of the Big Ten’s student-athletes.  Student-athletes are nominated by their institution and appointed by the Conference’s Joint Group Executive Committee to serve on the commission for one academic year. The Big Ten Conference SAIC members signing the letter include:<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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 >Callin Hake, SAIC Chair, University of Nebraska Women’s Basketball</li><li
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 >Mia Rogan, SAIC Internal Vice Chair, Women’s Cross Country & Track, Michigan State University</li><li
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 >Michael Long, SAIC External Vice Chair, Men’s Swim & Dive, University of Wisconsin</li><li
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 >Nya Robinson, SAIC Secretary, Women’s Swim & Dive, Penn State University</li><li
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 >Samuel Edwards, NCAA Board of Directors, Men’s Football, Michigan State University</li><li
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 >Abigail Lynch, NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Women’s Soccer & Track, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign</li><li
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 >Demetrious Allen, Men’s Football, Rutgers University</li><li
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 >Javiera Baeza, Women’s Field Hockey, Indiana University</li><li
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 >Ava Bayless, Women’s Wrestling, University of Iowa</li><li
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 >Josh Eernisse, Men’s Ice Hockey, University of Michigan</li><li
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 >Taji Flynn, Men’s Lacrosse, The Ohio State University</li><li
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 >Jordan Hall, Men’s Football, Michigan State University</li><li
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 >Tali Joelson, Women’s Gymnastics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign</li><li
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 >Franck Kepnang, Men’s Basketball, University of Washington</li><li
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 >Nuala Macfarlane, Women’s Rowing, University of Minnesota</li><li
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 >Myranda Quinton, Women’s Golf, Penn State University</li><li
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 >James Rowley, Men’s Wrestling, Purdue University</li><li
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 >Jaidin Russell, Men’s Volleyball, University of California, Los Angeles</li><li
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Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission Calls for Limitations or Ban of Individual Prop Betting on  College Athletics

Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission Calls for Limitations or Ban of Individual Prop Betting on College Athletics

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Dilanni to Lead Michigan Women's Soccer, Named Fourth Coach in Program History

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Gof Boyoko Named UCLA Women's Soccer Head Coach

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Van Dyke And Co. Named North Region Staff Of The Year

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 Full Fall 2025 Academic All-Big Ten List
 </a>  ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 1,852 students on fall sports rosters who have been named to the All-Big Ten Team Wednesday, Dec. 10. The list of honorees includes 134 field hockey students, 800 football students, 140 men’s and 201 women’s cross country students, 155 men’s and 276 women’s soccer students and 146 volleyball students. To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, students must be on a varsity team (as verified by being on the official squad list as of Nov. 1 for fall sports), have been enrolled full time at the institution for a minimum of 12 months and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Among the fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees, 65 had unblemished GPAs: Men’s cross country  Jackson Barrett, Illinois, Sophomore, Business Undeclared, Tuscola, Ill.  Miles Wilson, Iowa, Junior, Finance, Cedar Rapids, Iowa  Seth Norder, Michigan State, Statistics, Grand Haven, Mich.  Jack Agnew, Ohio State, Junior, Exercise Science, Bellbrook, Ohio  Will McGraw, Ohio State, Junior, Operations Management, Dublin, Ohio Women’s cross country  Julia Gehl, Iowa, Sophomore, Business, Dubuque, Iowa  Marissa Long, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Chanhassen, Minn.  Evelyn Rogers, Maryland, Sophomore, Finance, Odenton, Md.  Emily Cescon, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Toronto, Ontario  Leah Hill, Michigan, Senior, Organizational Studies, Denver, Colo.  Anjali Hocker Singh, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Olathe, Kan.  Brooke Johnston, Michigan, Junior, Psychology, Hawthorn Woods, Ill.  Katelyn Watkins, Michigan, Sophomore, LSA Undeclared, Midland, Mich.  Emily Bardwell, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Integrative Biology MS, Brunswick, Ohio  Julia Bockenstette, Michigan State, Sophomore, Special Education -Learning Disabilities, Powell, Ohio  Sophia Lucki, Michigan State , Graduate Student, Global Health MS, Toronto, Ontario  Charlotte Lange, Minnesota, Senior, Kinesiology B S, La Grange Park, Ill.  Ali Weimer, Minnesota, Graduate Student, Sport Management M Ed, Saint Michael, Minn.  Ali Bainbridge, Nebraska, Junior, Nutrition & Health Sciences, Sioux Falls, South Dakota  Alea Hardie, Nebraska, Junior, Psychology, Sioux Falls, South Dakota  Erin Boler, Northwestern, Junior, Economics, Niskayuna, N.Y.  Katie Clute, Oregon, RS Sophomore, Psychology, Olmsted Township, Ohio  Ali Ince, Oregon, Sophomore, Advertising, Bloomington, Ill.  Florence Caron, Penn State, Graduate Student, Hospital Health Systems, La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada  Paige Hazelrigg, Purdue, Junior, Biomedical Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.  Cassidy Kidd, Rutgers, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Union, N.J.  Sara Mlodik, Wisconsin, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Weston, Wis.  Maggie Munson, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, Plymouth, Wis. Field Hockey  Javiera Baeza, Indiana, Junior, Marketing, Shaker Heights, Ohio  Morgan Qualls, Indiana, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Randallstown, Md. Lauren DeRose, Iowa, RS Sophomore, Human Physiology, Collegeville, Penn. Carmen Maudlin, Michigan State, Sophomore, Kinesiology, Louisville, Ky.  Caro Schafer, Michigan State, Sophomore, Urban & Regional Planning, Hannover, Germany  Alexa Shaffer, Michigan State, RS Junior, Kinesiology, Hummelstown, Pa.  Maddie Zimmer, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Sports Administration, Hershey, Penn. Football  Joe Taylor, Michigan, Graduate Student, Social Work, Chelsea, Mich.  Samuel Edwards, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Marketing Research & Analytics MS, Williamston, Mich.  Tate Crane, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Iowa City, Iowa  Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Cleveland, Ohio  Yannis Karlaftis, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Athens, Greece  Liam Clifford, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Maineville, Ohio  Dominic DeLuca, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, West Pittston, Penn.  Tyler Holzworth, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Milford, N.J.  Brandon Shepherd, USC, RS Junior, Human Biology, La Cañada, Calif.  Kerry Kodanko, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Sports Leadership, Green Bay, Wis. Men’s Soccer  Nolan Kinsella, Indiana, Sophomore, Biology, Munster, Ind.  Will Eby, Michigan State, Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Northville, Mich.   Josh Mason, Michigan State, Senior, Kinesiology, South Lyon, Mich.  Graham Kois, Rutgers, Sophomore, Finance, Scotch Plains, N.J. Women’s Soccer  Charlotte Bien, Iowa, RS Freshman, Psychology, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.  Berkley Binggeli, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Heber City, Utah  Danielle Gichner, Maryland, Sophomore, Letters and Sciences, Northbrook, Ill.  Beanie Harshe, Michigan, Sophomore, Economics, Dexter, Mich.  Taya Hjorth, Michigan State, Graduate, Kinesiology MS, Commerce Township, Mich.   Bella Najera, Michigan State, Junior, Marketing, St. Charles, Ill.   Kelsey Kwon, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Data Science, Redmond, WA  Ava Bramblett, Ohio State, Junior, Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.  Amanda Poorbaugh, Penn State, Senior, Sociology, Westerville, Ohio  Rachel Quigley, Rutgers, Graduate Student, Public Health, Columbus, N.J.  Eleanor Morrissey, USC, Sophomore, Psychology, Seattle, Wash.  Katie Park, USC, Sophomore, Accounting, Yorba Linda, Calif.  Ashley Martinez, Wisconsin, Special Student, Psychoactive Phmtcl Invstg Capstone, Wentzville, Mo. Volleyball  Claire Ammeraal, Iowa, Senior, Exercise Science, Madison, Wis.  Gabriella Deery, Iowa, Junior, Marketing, Burlington, Iowa  Jenna Meitzler, Iowa, Sophomore, Journalism & Mass Communication, Barrington, Ill.  Sienna Noordermeer, Northwestern, Senior, Master in Management, Los Angeles, Calif. </div>

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