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The Florida Gators basketball team claimed their first SEC championship in over a decade with a dominant 108-74 victory over Mississippi State. The win caps an extraordinary season that saw the team make history multiple times.
When their star fouled out with three minutes left and the team down by seven, The College of New Jersey Lions refused to quit. Junior David Alexandre scored 18 points in the final 10 minutes to lead an improbable comeback victory over top-seeded Montclair State, securing the team's third straight NCAA Tournament berth.
Vanderbilt sophomore Mikayla Blakes just became the only player in women's college basketball to score 30+ points in five straight games against ranked opponents, breaking Caitlin Clark's record. Her 35-point performance led the No. 5 Commodores to an 85-60 victory over Alabama on Thursday night.
Two college basketball players didn't hesitate when a sinkhole swallowed two vehicles at a busy intersection in Omaha. While others recorded on their phones, Esra Kurban and Olivia Borsutzki jumped out of their car to pull trapped drivers to safety.
Down by five entering the fourth quarter, Fayetteville State women's basketball stormed back to defeat Bowie State 49-46 and earn a spot in Saturday's CIAA Championship. The Broncos held their opponents scoreless for the final four minutes in a defensive masterclass.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith just became only the fifth player in Division I college basketball history to reach 1,000 career assists. The senior star reached the milestone during a game against Michigan State, cementing his legacy as one of college basketball's greatest playmakers.
After two decades of waiting, Lehman College's men's basketball team dominated their championship game 101-56, earning their first conference title since 2004. The Lightning's 15-game winning streak carried them to the NCAA Division III tournament.
The TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball team just clinched their second consecutive Big 12 championship, becoming only the fourth program in conference history to repeat as regular season champions. From last place three years ago to back-to-back titles, this is one of college basketball's most remarkable turnarounds.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points to help No. 3 Duke defeat top-ranked Michigan 68-63 in a thrilling neutral-site showdown that felt more like March Madness than February. The Blue Devils dominated the boards and showcased offensive versatility to hand the Wolverines their first loss in 11 games.
After stumbling to a 4-3 start, St. John's has stormed back with 13 consecutive wins—their longest streak in 41 years. The turnaround has put the Red Storm in first place and within reach of Big East history.
The Michigan Wolverines have dominated college basketball with a unique lineup of three centers playing together, reaching the top ranking in the nation. Their unconventional approach is proving that bigger really can be better.
Basketball star Josh Dix led his underdog team to victory over the nation's fifth-ranked squad just two weeks after losing his mother to colon cancer. The opposing school honored his mom with a moment of silence before the emotional game.
Former Fresno State basketball standout Chris Herren is coming back to campus, but this time it's not about the game. The former NBA player will share his powerful journey from addiction to over 16 years of recovery.
Seven hundred and eleven Duke students just turned a childhood basketball game into a world record, spending over two and a half hours playing the longest game of knockout ever officially recorded. The victory adds a different kind of championship banner to Cameron Indoor Stadium's legendary collection.
Iowa State pulled off a thrilling comeback Monday night, defeating second-ranked Houston 70-67 after trailing late in the game. Nate Heise hit the go-ahead three-pointer with just over a minute left, leading the Cyclones to their second top-10 win in three days.
Mercyhurst University's basketball team put on a shooting clinic, draining 18 three-pointers in a commanding 85-61 win over St. Francis. Kayla Walz led the charge with 26 points in a performance that showcased teamwork and precision.
Texas Tech's JT Toppin delivered a stunning 31-point, 13-rebound performance to lift the 16th-ranked Red Raiders to a thrilling 78-75 overtime upset over No. 1 Arizona. The preseason All-American showed why he's one of college basketball's brightest stars, playing all but 41 seconds in a physical battle that came down to the final possessions.
Redshirt sophomore Deng Garang scored a career-high 21 points as Le Moyne College's men's basketball team secured their spot in the NEC Championship with an 81-63 victory. The Dolphins' balanced team effort showed just how far they've come in their first year competing at this level.
What started with 9 breast cancer survivors has exploded into a community of 260 women gathering at Iowa State's annual Pink Out basketball game. The 17-year tradition proves that awareness campaigns can create real, lasting impact.
The Kansas Jayhawks have surged into championship contention with eight consecutive victories, including a stunning upset over top-ranked Arizona. After starting Big 12 play 1-2, the team has transformed their season into a national title run.
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