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The eighth-seeded NC State Wolfpack dominated their NCAA Tournament opener with a flawless 5-0 victory over Morgan State, keeping their remarkable postseason streak alive. This marks the team's seventh consecutive year advancing past the first round.
Audrey Ericksen came home to play basketball at NC State as a walk-on, willing to pay her own way just for the chance to compete. Two weeks later, her coach surprised her by ripping up a $30,000 tuition bill and awarding her a full scholarship.
Florida State supporters just shattered fundraising records, pledging over $106 million to support student athletes across 21 sports. The historic year brought new facilities, a national championship, and proof that when communities invest in young athletes, everyone wins.
Florida State University's student-athletes just shattered their own academic record for the second semester in a row, proving that excellence on the field and in the classroom go hand in hand. Nearly 80% of athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.
College football scores a win for tradition as Virginia and NC State move their 2025 matchup from Brazil back to Charlottesville. The decision keeps students and local fans at the heart of the game.
Six sports teams at Mississippi State University earned flawless 1,000 academic progress scores, proving student athletes can excel in the classroom and on the field. Every single program at the school exceeded national standards.
NC State's baseball team launched a new tradition with their first-ever Victory Over Cancer game, celebrating pediatric cancer survivor Milo Johnson. The Wolfpack dominated Duke 18-5 while raising awareness and hope for families fighting childhood cancer.
Five Ohio State football players will attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, more than any other college program and matching the entire SEC. The secret isn't just talent—it's a culture of focus, competition, and motivation that transforms good athletes into elite professionals.
Nearly three-quarters of San José State student athletes just achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher, pushing the entire department to its best academic performance ever. The Fall 2025 semester marks the second straight year of rising grades across all 20 sports teams.
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.
Every single athlete Fenwick High School sent to the state track championship came home with a medal. The small Catholic school's program has exploded from 16 athletes to nearly 60 in just six years.
Arkansas State University student-athletes just shattered their own academic record with a 3.25 GPA, the second consecutive semester they've set a new high. Even better, 68 athletes earned perfect 4.0s, the most in school history. #
Oklahoma State University's student-athletes are proving that championship performance happens in the classroom too. The athletic department just matched its all-time record with a 92% graduation rate.
A college tennis player just proved the unconventional path can lead to the sport's biggest stages. Diana Shnaider stunned the world's top-ranked player to become the first recent NCAA athlete to reach a Grand Slam semifinal.
North Adams High School senior Beau Hesler shattered Ohio's state record in the 400-meter dash with a blazing 16.52-second finish. The small-town athlete is headed to state finals in five events, bringing a trail of broken records and inspired teammates with him.
Seventeen-year-old AB Hernandez just made history by winning state championships in high jump and triple jump for the second year in a row. While protests happened blocks away, inside the stadium fans cheered and the focus stayed on athletic excellence.
Arkansas State University's student-athletes just set their second consecutive semester GPA record, with 68 achieving perfect 4.0s. The Red Wolves proved you can excel both on the field and in the classroom.
As climate change drives temperatures higher, states are stepping up with new safety rules to protect young athletes from deadly heat illness. Six states now lead the nation with gold-standard protections including cooling tubs and heat monitoring equipment.
Host state Edo is dominating the Niger Delta Games after two days of competition, topping the medal table with 15 golds and 6 silvers. Nine states are competing across 16 sports in a week-long celebration of regional athletic talent.
Two high school athletes are on the verge of joining an elite group with 11 career state titles each. The CHSAA State Track & Field Championships begin Thursday with 61 returning champions competing across five classes.
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