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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.
A Texas A&M freshman just ran the second-fastest indoor 800 meters by a first-year student in NCAA history, part of a record-breaking day where four athletes rewrote their school's history books. Peter Narumbe's incredible 1:46.13 finish marks his fourth straight win to start his college career.
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 small college tennis team just achieved what no team in their program's history ever has. St. John Fisher defeated Alfred 4-3 to win their first Empire 8 Championship and punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
The Georgia Bulldogs just became the first team in SEC history to win all five road series in conference play, capping off a dominant championship season. Their catcher also made NCAA history with a rare power and speed combination that only five players before him have achieved.
Florida's Olivier Rioux became the tallest player ever to compete in the NCAA Tournament, fulfilling a dream fueled by years of hard work and a crowd chanting his name. The 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman proved he's more than just his height with a thunderous dunk that brought down the house.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team made history Friday night, defeating Texas 51-44 to advance to their first-ever NCAA championship game. Hundreds of fans packed Pauley Pavilion to celebrate this milestone moment for the program.
Bentley University's baseball team made school history with an 11-2 victory in their debut NCAA Championship game. Pitcher Pat Heber and slugger Jared Berardino led the Falcons to their first-ever tournament win.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
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.
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.
High Point University pulled off the first major upset of March Madness, beating Wisconsin 83-82 on a buzzer-beating layup. For the small North Carolina school, it marks their first tournament victory ever.
Columbia senior Cesar Alvan became the seventh All-American in program history with a third-place finish at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. His performance capped an undefeated season for the Lions and their newly named national coach of the year.
Adaejah Hodge just ran the fifth-fastest 100 meters in women's history, breaking a seven-year NCAA record that many thought untouchable. The University of Georgia freshman and Olympic athlete posted 10.63 seconds, erasing Sha'Carri Richardson's legendary 10.75 mark by a stunning 12 hundredths of a second.
After years of falling short, Rider University's men's tennis team made history by capturing their first-ever conference championship and punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Cole Thurgur capped off a perfect 16-0 season to lead the Broncs past top-seeded Marist.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team made history Friday night, defeating Texas 51-44 to reach the NCAA tournament championship game for the first time ever. They'll face South Carolina on Sunday for a chance at their first national title.
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