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Sam Dunnett just broke his own school record in the 1500 meters and claimed the fastest time in the entire Horizon League. The Purdue Fort Wayne distance runner is proving that personal bests are just stepping stones to even greater achievements.
Elon University junior Jenna Gilman shattered her school's 800-meter record at the Wake Forest Invitational, clocking 2:07.21 and etching her name at the top of Phoenix history. Her teammate Adriana Clarke also made history with a hammer throw that landed her second on Elon's all-time list.
Eastern Michigan University becomes the first school in Michigan to add women's flag football as a varsity sport, joining a nationwide movement ahead of the sport's 2028 Olympic debut. The Eagles will start competing in spring 2027, creating fresh opportunities for student athletes in one of America's fastest-growing sports.
When Quinnipiac University cut its women's rugby program to club status, Olympic medalist Ilona Maher spoke up for the athletes losing scholarships and their futures. Her powerful response is shining a light on what really matters in college sports.
Brown University's men's club volleyball team made history by winning their first-ever national championship with a perfect 10-0 record across three days. The victory came just months after team member Spencer Yang returned from injury sustained in a campus shooting.
Slippery Rock University senior Zach Gose shattered his own hammer throw record three times in just five days, pushing himself to new heights with each competition. His journey from breaking barriers to setting NCAA-level marks shows what dedication and constant improvement looks like in action.
Zach Gose didn't just win the hammer throw at Westminster College. He shattered his own week-old school record, proving that personal bests are just stepping stones.
Harvard's women's water polo team just pulled off their third consecutive overtime playoff victory, defeating Brown 11-8 to reach the championship game. The thrilling double-overtime win sets up a title defense showdown on Sunday.
DePaul track athlete Alex Bernstein launched a program-record hammer throw of 70.62 meters in Tampa, capping a historic day where Blue Demons shattered two school records across three simultaneous meets. The men's 4x400m relay team also made history while competing in Florida.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team claimed their first-ever NCAA championship with a historic 79-51 victory over South Carolina, capping an unforgettable season with just one loss. Five seniors played their final college game together, scoring every point in the tournament's most dominant defensive performance ever recorded.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team brought home their first NCAA championship in nearly 50 years, sparking joyous celebrations and proving that Los Angeles truly cares about women's sports. Over 9.9 million viewers watched the historic victory.
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The UCLA Bruins captured their first-ever NCAA women's basketball championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina, fueled by a defensive performance that rewrote tournament history. The community celebration Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion marks the third time in two days the team has been honored for their extraordinary achievement.
After nearly 50 years, UCLA's women's basketball team captured their first NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. The Bruins finished their season 37-1, turning last year's devastating loss into this year's triumphant celebration.
Seven seniors, four who transferred from other schools, just led UCLA to its first-ever women's basketball national championship. After years of falling short in the tournament, the Bruins dominated South Carolina 79-51 to complete a nearly perfect 37-1 season.
Eastern Kentucky University's Chelulei just shattered her own 10,000-meter record, cutting nearly 50 seconds off her previous best time. Her stunning performance at the Stanford Invitational shows what determination and growth can achieve in just one season.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team made history Friday night, defeating Texas 51-44 to reach the NCAA tournament championship game for the first time ever. They'll face South Carolina on Sunday for a chance at their first national title.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team made history Friday night, defeating Texas 51-44 to advance to their first-ever NCAA championship game. Hundreds of fans packed Pauley Pavilion to celebrate this milestone moment for the program.
The Kansas City Current co-owner and former college soccer star returned to her alma mater for a well-deserved honor. Brittany Mahomes, who scored a record-breaking 18 goals in her senior season, was inducted into the University of Texas at Tyler Hall of Fame.
A Northern Arizona sophomore just opened his outdoor track season with a jaw-dropping performance that put him at the top of the entire nation. Josiah Johnson shattered his school's 400-meter hurdles record and now holds the best time in college track this year.
More than 900 donors came together to shatter fundraising records for Elon University Athletics, proving that community support can change the game for student athletes. The single-day event raised $856,307, a 17% jump from last year.
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