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Louisiana Tech student-athletes just proved you can excel on the field and in the classroom. The athletic department posted its highest-ever spring GPA of 3.42, with 68 students earning perfect 4.0s.
The Tufts University women's rowing team just made NCAA history, capturing their third consecutive national championship in a stunning sweep at Lake Lanier. Despite racing twice in one day due to weather, the Jumbos dominated every single race they entered.
The Emory University women's golf team just made NCAA Division III history with their second consecutive championship win and third title in five years. They shattered their own scoring record while joining an elite club of only three programs to achieve this milestone.
Florida Gulf Coast University student-athletes just shattered academic records with a 3.52 spring semester GPA and 3.55 yearly average. Every single sports team at the school earned above a 3.2 GPA, proving you can excel in both the gym and the classroom.
Middlebury College captured its fifth consecutive NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship, defeating rival Wesleyan 8-6. The Panthers have now won an incredible 92 of their last 93 games while playing in the nation's toughest conference.
Student athletes at Arkansas State just proved excellence in sports and studies aren't mutually exclusive. The Red Wolves athletic department shattered their GPA record for the second semester in a row.
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.
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.
Every single varsity team at Western Michigan University just achieved something that's never happened before: a 3.0 GPA or better. The department's combined 3.42 GPA marks the highest academic performance in school history.
Student-athletes at the University of Utah just crushed their own academic record, posting a combined 3.441 GPA for the 2025-26 school year. These champions are proving you can dominate in the classroom and on the field at the same time.
Dartmouth's track and field athletes broke five school records in a single weekend, including breakthrough performances in sprints, jumping, and relay events. The Big Green proved that even a seventh-place team finish can produce individual excellence.
The Elon University women's track and field team just completed a perfect season sweep, capturing their fifth conference championship in six years. Their dominant 193-point performance earned them the rare triple crown: fall cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track titles all in one academic year.
High Point University's women's track team just claimed their sixth consecutive Big South Championship with a thrilling final-day comeback. Seven event wins and three record-breaking performances helped the Panthers edge out Charleston Southern by 22 points.
Student-athletes at USC Upstate just achieved their highest GPA ever, with 57 earning perfect 4.0s while balancing sports and studies. For the fourth semester in a row, the entire athletic department maintained above a 3.30 average.
Austin Peay student Tahmar Upshaw just broke a 12-year-old Paralympic world record in the 800-meter race, beating the mark by three full seconds. Born with a nerve condition that limits his right arm, he's now setting his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Twelve-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte is trading the pool for the coaching deck at Missouri State University. The third-most decorated Olympic swimmer in history is ready to mentor the next generation.
Pacific University freshman Ali Heinly just rewrote her school's record books, blazing through the 3,000-meter steeplechase at Oregon's legendary Hayward Field. The rising star led a standout performance by Boxers athletes who racked up personal bests and top finishes.
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte is trading the pool deck for the coaching box, joining Missouri State University's swimming program this summer. The 12-time Olympic medalist wants to help the next generation of swimmers build confidence that reaches far beyond competition.
After 12 years leading Eastern Illinois athletics, Tom Michael is coming back to where it all began. The former Illini basketball player will rejoin the University of Illinois as deputy athletic director, reuniting with the campus that shaped his 23-year career.
March Madness is getting bigger, bringing more schools into college basketball's biggest showcase and generating over $131 million in new revenue for member institutions. The expansion creates opportunities for 12 additional teams while strengthening financial support across college athletics.
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