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A small South Carolina school just pulled off one of the biggest wins in its history, defeating powerhouse Oklahoma State in the NCAA baseball tournament. USC Upstate had never won a single game in the NCAA tournament until Friday night.
Oklahoma senior Faith Torrez hadn't competed in all four events all season due to injury. Two weeks ago, competing for the NCAA all-around title seemed impossible.
Three Villanova basketball players just made history, winning NCAA titles together in college and now capturing an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges are only the fifth group of teammates ever to accomplish this remarkable feat.
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.
Nearly 175 college athletes just spent four days learning how to turn their playing careers into professional success. The NCAA's Career in Sports Forum connected student-athletes with mentors, industry leaders, and each other to map out their futures beyond the game.
Auburn sophomore Ja'Kobe Tharp just ran the fastest 110-meter hurdles in human history, clocking 12.75 seconds at the NCAA Championships. The kid who got cut from his middle school basketball team just shattered a world record that stood for 14 years.
UNC Charlotte spring athletes delivered one of the most successful seasons in school history, capturing conference championships and making program firsts. The 49ers won their second straight men's golf title while women's tennis earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory.
A 19-year-old from small-town New Zealand just celebrated winning America's biggest college basketball prize with the Michigan Wolverines. Oscar Goodman became only the second Kiwi man to win an NCAA title, days after Charlisse Leger-Walker became the first Kiwi woman to achieve the honor.
North Carolina's Dominic Pietramala just rewrote lacrosse history, scoring 10 goals in a single NCAA tournament game. The junior star shattered the previous record while also becoming UNC's all-time leading goal scorer.
Faith Torrez captured gymnastics' most prestigious NCAA title just weeks after an injury-plagued season that nearly kept her from competing. The Oklahoma athlete beat an Olympic gold medalist and the nation's top-ranked competitor in a stunning upset.
Former University of Indianapolis wrestler and All-American Jackson Hoover just landed a prestigious $10,000 NCAA scholarship for graduate studies. He's now in medical school, proving you can excel both on the mat and in the classroom.
Temitope Adeshina cleared 1.87m without missing a single height, securing her spot at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The national record holder is chasing the outdoor title that's eluded her despite an incredible collegiate career.
The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team just made history by defeating Ohio State to claim their second consecutive NCAA championship. This back-to-back victory marks a milestone for the program and women's college hockey.
UCLA's women's basketball team just claimed their first NCAA Championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Fans can celebrate with the team at a free event Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion.
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
The Milwaukee Panthers are heading to the NCAA Baseball Tournament for the first time since 2010, capping a stunning seven-game winning streak with a walk-off championship victory. Coach Shaun Wegner made history as the fastest Milwaukee coach to reach the tournament in just his third season.
Liberty University sophomore Michael Lugiano clutched a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the NCAA Corvallis Regional and punch his ticket to the national championship. His dramatic finish nearly sent his entire team to nationals in a playoff thriller.
Two Nigerian sprinters just rewrote the NCAA record books with performances that rank among the fastest in world history. Samuel Ogazi and Kayinsola Ajayi led a four-medal sweep that signals a golden era for Nigerian athletics.
This year's Sweet 16 includes ten teams that have never won an NCAA championship, from top-seeded UCLA to Cinderella story Virginia. Women's basketball is booming, and historic firsts are within reach.
In dramatic fashion, Assumption and WPI softball teams both clinched conference championships on the same weekend, punching their tickets to the NCAA tournament. One came down to a walkoff home run with two outs in the final inning.
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