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Alabama Women's Basketball Thrives After Losing 3 WNBA Picks
Sports1d ago

Alabama Women's Basketball Thrives After Losing 3 WNBA Picks

Alabama women's basketball is proving that strong culture beats star power. After losing three WNBA draft picks, the team matched last season's winning record with an entirely new lineup.

Google News - Graduation Success2 min read
Rice Swim Team Wins Conference Title by 154 Points
Sports1d ago

Rice Swim Team Wins Conference Title by 154 Points

Rice University's swim and dive team didn't just defend their conference championship. They dominated it with a 154-point victory that showed this winning program is here to stay.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
SDSU Women's Team Wins 17th Conference Game for Title
Sports1d ago

SDSU Women's Team Wins 17th Conference Game for Title

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.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Oregon Golfer Kiara Romero Breaks School Record With 5th Win
Sports1d ago

Oregon Golfer Kiara Romero Breaks School Record With 5th Win

The world's top-ranked amateur golfer just made University of Oregon history. Kiara Romero claimed her fifth career tournament victory, breaking a 15-year school record that proves she's building a legacy beyond her college years.

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Montevallo Swim Team Wins First Title Days Before Cuts
Community Heroes2d ago

Montevallo Swim Team Wins First Title Days Before Cuts

The University of Montevallo men's swim team captured their first-ever conference championship just days after the school recommended eliminating their program. Their historic victory came as both the swim and dive programs fight for survival.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Seton Hall Golfer Wins 3rd Title, Breaks School Record
Sports4d ago

Seton Hall Golfer Wins 3rd Title, Breaks School Record

Sophomore Marta Aguilar just made Seton Hall women's golf history, becoming the first player ever to win three career tournaments while tying the school's lowest score record. The 19-year-old from Spain shared the Space Coast Classic title after shooting an impressive 6-under-par.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Swimmer Breaks 2nd Record, Punches NCAA Championships Ticket
Sports5d ago

Swimmer Breaks 2nd Record, Punches NCAA Championships Ticket

College swimmer Yassin Abdelghany shattered his second championship record in three days, securing his spot at the NCAA Championships with a stunning performance. His IU Indy team is now riding high heading into the final day of competition.

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Iowa Swimmers Shatter School Record at Big Ten Championships
SportsFeb 20

Iowa Swimmers Shatter School Record at Big Ten Championships

A team of four underclassmen just rewrote University of Iowa swimming history, breaking a school record that's stood for years. Even better, one athlete set two records in a single race.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
UNC Athletes Win $9K Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Acts of KindnessFeb 20

UNC Athletes Win $9K Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Four University of North Carolina student-athletes just earned major recognition for proving you can dominate both the classroom and the competition. Two will receive $9,000 scholarships for graduate school, while two others landed on the ACC's excellence honor roll.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Pepperdine Athletes Hit Record 3.39 GPA This Fall
InnovationFeb 19

Pepperdine Athletes Hit Record 3.39 GPA This Fall

Student-athletes at Pepperdine University just shattered their department's academic record with a collective 3.39 GPA. Nearly 80% maintained at least a 3.0, proving you can excel in both the classroom and competition.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
17 Field Hockey Players Earn Top Academic Honors
SportsFeb 18

17 Field Hockey Players Earn Top Academic Honors

Washington College's field hockey team just proved that champions exist both on the field and in the classroom. Seventeen student-athletes earned national academic recognition, with eight achieving near-perfect GPAs.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Iowa Women's Basketball Earns Top-16 NCAA Tournament Spot
SportsFeb 16

Iowa Women's Basketball Earns Top-16 NCAA Tournament Spot

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team landed the No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament committee's first reveal, earning them the chance to host opening rounds. With a strong 19-5 record, the team is one of six Big Ten programs in the top 16.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
UAH Women's Basketball Wins First Regular Season Title
SportsFeb 15

UAH Women's Basketball Wins First Regular Season Title

The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's basketball team just made history with their first-ever Gulf South Conference regular season championship. A nail-biting 78-76 victory sealed a milestone moment 12 years in the making.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Cal Poly STUNT Team Wins First Game as Varsity Sport
SportsFeb 14

Cal Poly STUNT Team Wins First Game as Varsity Sport

Cal Poly's newly elevated STUNT team made history by defeating the nation's third-ranked Division II team in their very first varsity game. The Mustangs proved they belong at the highest level of collegiate competition.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
College Thrower Breaks Own Record, Tops 18 Meters for First
SportsFeb 14

College Thrower Breaks Own Record, Tops 18 Meters for First

Slippery Rock University's Seaton Wozniak shattered his own shot put record with an 18.17-meter throw, breaking 18 meters for the first time in his career. The performance launched him to No. 8 in all of Division II and inspired his entire team to qualify for championships.

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Baylor Player Hits 3 Grand Slams in Season Opener
SportsFeb 14

Baylor Player Hits 3 Grand Slams in Season Opener

Baylor's Tyce Armstrong just accomplished something no Major League Baseball player has ever done: he crushed three grand slams in a single game. The redshirt senior's historic night made him only the second college player ever to achieve this rare feat.

MLB News2 min read
Middlebury Women's Squash Sets Program Record on Tourney Run
Daily MixFeb 11

Middlebury Women's Squash Sets Program Record on Tourney Run

The Middlebury College women's squash team just wrapped their best season ever, riding a historic 10-game winning streak into this weekend's conference championship. After 15 years of trying, the Panthers are positioned for their best shot yet at claiming their first NESCAC title.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Commits to Florida State Golf
SportsFeb 11

Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Commits to Florida State Golf

Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, just announced he'll play college golf at Florida State University. The rising star has already proven himself with tournament wins and a perfect partnership with his famous dad.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Arizona Athletes Hit Record 92% Graduation Rate
Community HeroesFeb 11

Arizona Athletes Hit Record 92% Graduation Rate

The University of Arizona's student-athletes just achieved their highest graduation rate ever at 92%, backed by a support team that treats academic success like championship training. The C.A.T.S. Program proves that winning off the field matters just as much as on it.

Google News - Graduation Success2 min read
Rice Runner Breaks 29-Year School Record in Texas
SportsFeb 8

Rice Runner Breaks 29-Year School Record in Texas

A Rice University hurdler just shattered a school record that stood for nearly three decades. Christian Edgar ran the 60-meter hurdles in 7.77 seconds, beating a mark set back in 1997.

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