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After losing three straight championship games, senior pitcher Gage Viken delivered a shutout performance to bring his hometown team their first baseball title since 2019. Playing on his home field one last time, he struck out 10 batters and allowed just two hits.
Notre Dame lacrosse player Josh Yago, a Space Force second lieutenant and Air Force graduate, delivered a powerful Memorial Day tribute by saluting during the national anthem before the NCAA championship game. His moment of respect went viral with hundreds of thousands of views.
Northwestern's women's lacrosse team made history by winning their ninth NCAA championship in front of a record home crowd, defeating North Carolina 14-11. First-year player Gabriella McCollester scored four goals in her debut championship game as the Wildcats completed a stunning 14-game winning streak.
Down 1-0 with two outs in the eighth inning, Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick launched a 446-foot home run to send the Razorbacks to the SEC Tournament championship game. It's the third time Helfrick has hit a go-ahead homer against Auburn in the eighth inning or later. #
Despite a last-minute venue change and harsh weather, USC Upstate's baseball team just secured their place in history with a dominant 5-0 shutout win. The Spartans became the first team in over two decades to reach four consecutive conference championship games. #
The University of Toledo Rockets punched their ticket to the MAC Championship game for the second year in a row with a confident 5-2 victory over Kent State. Junior pitcher Nate Langbehn delivered a career performance in his first start, keeping his team's championship dreams alive.
Northwestern's women's lacrosse team proved why they're champions in the making, defeating Johns Hopkins 15-11 in the NCAA semifinals with composure under pressure. The Wildcats are headed to their eighth straight Final Four championship game.
West Virginia University's baseball team defeated Arizona State 7-3 to advance to the Big 12 Championship game for just the third time in school history. The ninth-ranked Mountaineers will face top-seeded Kansas on Saturday night, chasing their first conference tournament title in 30 years.
The Rochester Institute of Technology men's lacrosse team is heading to its sixth national championship game, taking on top-ranked Tufts on May 24th. The Tigers have won two titles before and are riding a 16-year NCAA tournament streak.
The defending champion North Carolina Tar Heels are heading back to the national championship game after a commanding 16-6 victory over Maryland. After trailing early, the team locked down defensively and scored 13 straight goals to secure their spot in Sunday's final.
The North Hills Indians erased a three-run deficit in the final two innings to upset second-seeded Thomas Jefferson 5-3, punching their ticket to the WPIAL Class 5A championship game. The 11th-seeded underdogs will face top-seeded Shaler after their thrilling comeback victory.
After two heartbreaking losses in previous championship games, Middlebury College's ultimate frisbee team finally reached "The Standard" they'd been chasing. The Pranksters dominated Carleton 15-7 to claim their third title in program history.
Twenty years after stunning college lacrosse's three-time defending champions in overtime, Cortland's 2006 national title team reunites on the field where champions are crowned. The Red Dragons will be honored at halftime of Sunday's NCAA Division III championship game, celebrating a victory that still inspires.
After 26 scoring chances and a weather delay, the Buena Vista High School Lady Demons finally broke through in overtime to secure their spot in the 2A State Championship game. They'll face the same team that ended their season last year. #
The Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers pulled off a stunning 16-12 upset over second-ranked Bowdoin to punch their ticket to the NCAA lacrosse championship game. Led by junior David Charney's career-high five goals, the 10th-seeded underdogs proved that determination and teamwork can topple even the toughest opponents.
Bentley University's baseball team made school history with an 11-2 victory in their debut NCAA Championship game. Pitcher Pat Heber and slugger Jared Berardino led the Falcons to their first-ever tournament win.
Down by four runs with just three outs left, Union County High School's baseball team refused to quit. The Florida Fightin' Tigers rallied for five unanswered runs to claim their first state championship in 12 years.
UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
Down 5-1 in an elimination game, Samford's softball team rallied for an 8-6 win over Chattanooga to punch their ticket to the conference championship. The Bulldogs scored in three straight innings to complete the comeback and earn a shot at the NCAA Tournament.
The Alabama Crimson Tide dominated top-seeded Florida 9-1 in just five innings, advancing to their 10th SEC Tournament Championship game. With the win, Alabama made history by earning more SEC Tournament victories than any other school.
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