In a move that cements their long-standing relationship, the University of Washington and the University of South Carolina have jointly announced an extension of their partnership, which will see the two schools continue their affiliation for at least another five seasons. The announcement marks the 13th consecutive year that the teams will be linked, with the partnership set to expire after the 2028-29 academic year. The exact terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but it is believed to include continued cooperation in areas such as scheduling, recruitment, and athletic development. The extended partnership is a significant vote of confidence in the relationship between the two schools, which has yielded several notable successes on the field and in the classroom.

Washington and South Carolina, who have been affiliated for 12 consecutive seasons, extend partnership through 2028-29 ...