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College sports leaders—on their own, without the government—could institute change to simplify this process and help the staffers in the trenches doing the work and athletes. But they’re opting to let “chaos” reign to shop for something few businesses have: antitrust immunity. 2/

SPRINGFIELD WINS ITS SIXTH #D3VB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!! #WhyD3

Almost that time! #WhyD3 | #D3vb

D3 WBB Coaching News: Mary Hardin-Baylor has hired former Texas State head coach Zenarae Antoine to lead the program. Antoine went 225-232 in 15 years at Texas State, including leading the Bobcats to the 2023 Sun Belt title. #d3hoops

Fitchburg State has officially announced the hiring of Rebecca Brown as the first ever Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach, with their innaugural season set for 2027-28. Welecome to the Flock, Rebecca! #GoFlock

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 🦁 Emma Nelson has been named the 12th head coach of @StOlafVB! RELEASE: athletics.stolaf.edu/news/2026/4/24… #UmYahYah | #OlePride | #d3vb

WE'RE HIRING: LEC Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant #NCAAD3 #whyd3 @NACDA @d3admins @D3Commissioners littleeast.com/news/2026/4/24…

Braden Tabor named Director of Sport Performance centrecolonels.com/news/2026/4/24…

Good morning @NCAADIII Anna Maria closing ... Volleyball finalists ... PG Scholarship Recipients. Thanks for making us part of your morning. #whyD3 d3playbook.com/p/anna-maria-c…

Ouch. Wishing Christian all the best. #d3hky

Since 2000, 9 players have been drafted directly from the DIII ranks. Quinn Meinerz is a two time All-Pro lineman and joins Ben Bartch as active NFL players. #d3data #d3 #d3sports #d3football #d3fb

In front of a rockin’ home crowd at Blake Arena, Springfield swept Cal Lutheran to advance to the final of the NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball Championship on Saturday night. #WeAreAVCA

A semifinal 🧹 sends @sc_pride to the National Championship for the second year in a row! #WhyD3 | #D3vb

Clara Webby is resigning after 3 years as Augsburg women's soccer head coach, moving to Chicago for a family job opportunity. Thank you, Clara, for 3 great years with the Auggies! We will miss you! Story: athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/4/23… #d3soc #AuggiePride

Lawrence will add Women’s Flag Football in 2027–28, bringing one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports to campus. vikings.lawrence.edu/news/2026/4/23…

Alma College Athletics announces a leadership change in the men's lacrosse program. Head Coach Zach Cameron will be departing the program. A national search for the next Head Men's Lacrosse Coach will begin immediately.

Jason Schmitz has stepped down as head women's basketball coach to pursue an opportunity at the Division I level. csssaints.com/news/2026/4/23…

Later this year, college sports could be ready to vote on the biggest change to eligibility since 1972. Five in five isn’t just a concept limited to a committee room anymore, it’s something the NCAA president is actively pushing hard for. si.com/college-footba…

Remember. A lot of #WhyD3 moves begin at the DI level. #d3tennis

PIONEER NATION, please join us in welcoming Sam Koenig, our new athletic director! We look forward to welcoming Koenig back to campus and can't wait for him to officially start on May 18! 🔗 letsgopioneers.com/news/2026/4/23… #uwp #uwplatteville #platteville #wiac