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A first-year head coach just led Georgia Tech to sweep both the ACC regular season and tournament titles for the first time in 13 years. The Yellow Jackets crushed UNC 13-6 while junior Drew Burress made history with his record-breaking 58th career home run.
Georgia Tech claimed its first ACC Baseball Championship since 2014 with a dominant 13-6 victory over North Carolina, becoming the first team in 13 years to win both the regular season and tournament titles. The Yellow Jackets' explosive offense and historic tournament performance have them heading into the NCAA Championship with serious momentum.
The University of Virginia men's lacrosse team turned an early deficit into a stunning 16-6 championship victory, claiming their first ACC tournament title in seven years. Goalie Jake Marek's incredible 16-save performance anchored a historic comeback that saw the Cavaliers score 11 unanswered goals.
The University of Virginia men's golf team clinched their second consecutive ACC Championship with a commanding 3-1 victory over Stanford in match play competition. Three Cavaliers delivered individual wins to seal the title for the nation's second-ranked team.
The Virginia Tech Hokies softball team punched their ticket to the ACC Championship game with a dominant 5-0 victory over Duke, marking their first title game appearance in 14 years. Four different players hit home runs as the Hokies held Duke scoreless for the first time all season.
Despiro Wray, a Florida State freshman, captured gold in men's shotput at the ACC Championships with a personal best throw that ranks sixth in school history. The Seminoles qualified nine athletes for Saturday's finals across multiple events.
The Florida State Seminoles men's track and field team claimed their first conference championship in six years, scoring 94 points at the ACC Indoor Championships in Boston. Multiple record-breaking performances and a nail-biting relay finish secured the historic win.
Florida State's softball team captured their 20th ACC Tournament Championship, defeating Virginia Tech 2-1 in a nail-biter that showcased why the Seminoles own college softball's most impressive dynasty. Coach Lonni Alameda just earned her 10th conference title.
The University of Virginia women's swimming team just made history by capturing their seventh consecutive ACC championship, dominating a field that included three of the nation's top 10 teams. Junior Claire Curzan led the dynasty with five event victories in Atlanta.
College football scores a win for tradition as Virginia and NC State move their 2025 matchup from Brazil back to Charlottesville. The decision keeps students and local fans at the heart of the game.
Four University of North Carolina student-athletes just earned major recognition for proving you can dominate both the classroom and the competition. Two will receive $9,000 scholarships for graduate school, while two others landed on the ACC's excellence honor roll.
Stanford's women's golf team swept USC 3-0 to claim their fourth national championship, capping a historic season with both conference and national titles. Senior Megha Ganne clinched the victory in her final collegiate match, bringing home the trophy for the Cardinal.
Star quarterback Darian Mensah is heading to Miami after Duke and the player resolved their legal dispute over his transfer. The settlement clears the way for last season's ACC passing leader to join the national runner-up Hurricanes.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
The eighth-seeded NC State Wolfpack dominated their NCAA Tournament opener with a flawless 5-0 victory over Morgan State, keeping their remarkable postseason streak alive. This marks the team's seventh consecutive year advancing past the first round.
Duke's Ashlon Jackson sank her first-ever game-winning shot at the buzzer, a spinning 3-pointer that sent the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight with an 87-85 win over LSU. The dramatic finish capped a remarkable turnaround season for Duke, who won 24 of their last 26 games after starting 3-6.
Georgia Tech star Jose Alvarado brought an NBA championship home to Brooklyn, helping the New York Knicks end a 53-year title drought. The undrafted player's journey from overlooked prospect to world champion proves persistence pays off.
A Florida State basketball staffer went viral for his ecstatic reaction after suggesting a successful challenge that helped his team win. Michael Rubin's moment shows how behind-the-scenes heroes are getting their spotlight in college sports.
Kenny Brooks chose loyalty over opportunity, turning down Virginia's head coaching offer to continue building Kentucky Women's Basketball. The decision shows his commitment to the program's rising momentum in just his third season.
Ghana's Accra International Airport wrapped up new signage installation after working through the night to avoid disrupting travelers. The upgrade aims to boost navigation and strengthen the nation's aviation leadership in West Africa.
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