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South Carolina women's basketball made NCAA history by reaching its sixth consecutive Final Four, becoming only the second team ever to achieve this milestone. The Gamecocks overcame an early deficit to dominate TCU 78-52, setting up a championship rematch with undefeated UConn.
A malfunctioning buzzer couldn't stop Illinois from celebrating their first Final Four berth in 21 years. After a bizarre 10-minute delay, the Fighting Illini defeated Iowa 71-59 to dance their way to Indianapolis.
The Michigan Wolverines dominated Tennessee in a stunning 95-62 victory, securing their first Final Four appearance since 2018. Star player Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge with 27 points as Michigan never trailed after a blistering first-half run.
After losing in last year's regional final on their home turf, Pensacola Catholic's girls soccer team returned the favor with a shutout victory that sends them to their first Final Four since 2013. The Crusaders haven't allowed a single goal in six playoff games.
University of Illinois students are experiencing once-in-a-generation excitement as their basketball team advances to the Final Four. From sold-out student tickets to professors extending deadlines, campus is celebrating together.
The University of Illinois basketball team made their first Final Four appearance in over two decades, finishing with 28 wins and capturing the hearts of thousands of fans. Though they fell to UConn in the championship game, the 2025-26 Illini created unforgettable memories and proved the program can compete at college basketball's highest level.
When UConn hit a buzzer-beater against Duke, Andrea Hurley grabbed players by their warmups to prevent a costly technical foul. Her quick thinking with 0.3 seconds left kept the team's Final Four dreams alive.
Just three years after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four as a Cinderella story, coach Dusty May has guided Michigan back to college basketball's biggest stage in only his second season. The transformation shows how his innovative system and small-town values are reshaping one of the sport's historic programs.
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points to lead Illinois past Iowa 71-59, sending the Fighting Illini to the Final Four for the first time since 2005. The victory marks a breakthrough moment for a program that's been building toward this exact success.
Basketball legends filled the arena as Hall of Fame inductees received roaring applause during the 2026 Women's Final Four semifinals. The celebration brought together generations of greatness, from Olympic champions to coaching legends. ---
Coach Dusty May transformed Michigan basketball from a struggling program into a championship contender faster than anyone thought possible. The Wolverines just punched their ticket to the Final Four after winning only eight games two seasons ago.
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a nail-biting 2-1 victory over North Dakota in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals, earning their spot in the championship game. They'll face either Michigan or Denver for college hockey's biggest prize.
The top-ranked UCLA women's basketball team faced their toughest test of the season and answered with heart. Down at halftime for just the second time all year, the Bruins stormed back to defeat Duke 70-58 and punch their ticket to the Final Four for the second straight season.
Auburn's men's golf team just captured their second NCAA championship in three years, defeating UCLA in the finals at California's Omni La Costa Resort. The Tigers dominated the match play competition, proving their program has become a powerhouse in collegiate golf.
Senior Faith Torrez delivered a career-defining floor routine in her final college performance, clinching Oklahoma's fourth NCAA gymnastics championship in five years. With the pressure on and LSU ahead by a fraction, she scored 9.950 to secure the dynasty-extending win.
Northern Iowa's basketball team just pulled off something no Missouri Valley Conference team has ever done, winning four straight games in four days to claim the championship and earn their first NCAA Tournament bid in a decade. The sixth-seeded Panthers beat Illinois-Chicago 84-69 on Sunday, capping an unforgettable run that rewrites the record books.
Sophomore Sarah Strong has swept every national player of the year award while leading undefeated UConn toward back-to-back championships. The quiet superstar who once hid from attention is now poised to become UConn's greatest player ever.
The SMU Mustangs women's golf team didn't just qualify for the NCAA Championship. They dominated their regional tournament from start to finish, beating seven ranked teams including fourth-ranked Texas A&M by six strokes.
Egypt celebrated a historic moment as four women qualified for the Modern Pentathlon World Cup final on home turf in Cairo. The achievement marks a strong showing for the host nation in front of a global field of 400 athletes from 42 countries.
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.
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