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The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday that its 14 members voted unanimously to accept traditional Pac-12 powerhouses UCLA and USC into their ranks beginning with the 2024-25 academic year, sending shockwaves throughout college athletics.
Big Ten presidents unanimously approved the move Thursday night. The two traditional sports powers who had been mainstays of the Pac-12 will start conference play in 2024-25.
Athletic director Mark Coyle chose his words carefully, saying the university will make "value-based decisions" and educate athletes about NIL rules amid a "clunky" early implementation.
Minnesota scene: Gophers men's golf coach Justin Smith agreed to a three-year contract extension; Brian Idalski named St. Cloud State women's hockey coach.
It took the Reds 14 games before they recorded their first home win of the 2022 season but they finally picked up their first three points at Tolka Park when they defeated Sligo Rovers 2-1 last Friday.