Latest Division III News

Panel approves obstruction rule change in softball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a rule banning defenders from blocking the plate or base before they have possession of the ball, effective for the 2018 season.

Experimental replay rules approved for baseball

Baseball video review will be expanded on an experimental basis in 2018.

Men’s lacrosse to experiment with shot clock

The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules Committee cleared the way for teams to experiment with a shot clock this fall.

DIII council supports revised transfer proposal

The Division III Presidents Council has formally voiced its support for four significant pieces of legislation.

Board adopts sexual violence policy

Coaches, college athletes and athletics administrators are now required to complete education each year in sexual violence prevention.

NCAA Woman of the Year conference nominees named

From a pool of 543 female student-athletes, 145 have been nominated by conferences and an independent selection committee.

Free movement approved in women’s lacrosse

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a proposal to allow free movement in women’s lacrosse.

Ice hockey video review rule amended

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Committee approved adjustments to video replay rules in ice hockey regarding reviews of goals scored after infractions involving offsides or too many players on the ice.

Lions and Tigers and Bears (and Zips and Banana Slugs and Purple Cows) — Oh, My!

A celebration of the mascots of college sports — human, animal and otherwise.

New DIII graduate transfer proposal advances

Rules pertinent to graduate transfers and eligibility in Division III likely will be subject to another membership vote in 2018.

Loyalty Through Losses

A husband and wife cried together. Her dream — their dream — had imploded.

A Risky Bet

Gambling on sports doesn’t start in college.

Help for His Homeland

Home may be 7,000 miles away for Benard Kibet, but it’s always in his heart.

Route Toward Success

Julian Lowe had to refuse to let the difficulties he faced stymie his future.

Change of Mind

Like many of today’s coaches and athletics administrators, David Wyrick came up in a time when talking about mental health was taboo.

Jock Jams

Looking to add a little energy to your game day? Some programs turn to in-house DJs who employ social science in their song selection.

New Home for News of Record

The NCAA Record is now a permanent feature on ncaa.org.

Game Day the DIII Way

Division III sporting events may soon have a Disney touch.

Two-a-Day Q&A

This spring, all three divisions adopted legislation that ended the long-standing tradition of two-a-day contact practices.

Hyde named NCAA national coordinator of softball umpires

Craig Hyde, who has 38 years of umpiring experience, has been named the NCAA’s national coordinator of softball umpires. Craig Hyde, new coordinator of softball umpires “I am thrilled to be provided this opportunity,” Hyde said. “Softball...

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