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The sixth-seeded Missouri State Lady Bears pulled off a defensive masterclass, holding Louisiana Tech to just 12 second-half points to win the Conference USA Tournament championship 43-38. Despite going scoreless for nine minutes in the fourth quarter, the Bears' grit earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the 18th time.
St. John's made history by becoming the first Big East school to win consecutive regular season and tournament championships, dominating UConn 72-52 at a sold-out Madison Square Garden. Star forward Zuby Ejiofor's final MSG game ended in tears and confetti as the Red Storm proved doubters wrong.
After losing in the state finals last year, Southern Durham's basketball team came roaring back to claim their first championship in school history with a gutsy fourth-quarter comeback. Sophomore A.J. Morman scored seven clutch points in the final frame to seal the 54-47 victory.
The San Diego State women's basketball team rallied from 11 points down to beat Boise State 66-64 and clinch their conference championship. Three players hit double digits in a dramatic comeback that secured a program record.
The Michigan Wolverines women's swimming team ended a seven-year championship drought with record-breaking performances that secured their first Big Ten title since 2018. Senior athletes who began their careers with heartbreaking losses finally got their championship moment.
Freshman Mark Dybas stopped 41 shots as West Morris won its first Halvorsen Cup title in school history, with senior Tyler Hill becoming one of only a handful of players to win two different championship cups. The comeback victory ended three previous finals losses and marks a new chapter for the New Jersey hockey program.
After nearly a decade of waiting, Robbinsville High School's wrestling team claimed their second state championship with a commanding victory. The Black Knights dominated their competition, proving that patience and persistence pay off.
Episcopal School of Dallas made history by winning both boys and girls basketball titles on the same day, with the boys clinching their victory in a nail-biting overtime finish. The double championship marks a remarkable achievement for the school and caps off an unforgettable comeback story.
Two Ivy League powerhouses battled through intense semifinals to earn their spots in Sunday's women's tennis championship final. The Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament showcased thrilling comebacks and exceptional skill from collegiate athletes competing at their best.
A small Kentucky high school just made history by becoming only the seventh school ever to win both the All "A" State Championship and the KHSAA State Title in the same year. The Lyon County Lyons rallied from 11 points down Sunday night to capture their second championship trophy of the season. #
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team transformed their lowest moment into championship glory. After losing to Tennessee last February, they didn't lose again, finishing with their 12th national title.
Indiana University football just capped off a perfect 16-0 season with their first-ever national championship, a stunning achievement for a program that once held the most losses in Division I history. Thousands of fans braved four-degree wind chills to celebrate with Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and Coach of the Year Curt Cignetti.
The Indiana Hoosiers completed a stunning 16-0 season by defeating Miami 27-21 to capture their first national championship in program history. Just two years ago, Indiana had gone 3-9 under their bold new coach who promised to turn everything around.
Indiana University's football team went from one of the worst programs in college sports to undefeated national champions in just two seasons. Inside their locker room celebration, the real stories emerged about what this impossible turnaround means to players, families, and long-suffering fans.