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Florida A&M's baseball team defeated Southern 5-1 in the SWAC Tournament semifinals and now faces Alabama State for the championship and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The Rattlers swept their opponent during the regular season and are chasing their second conference title in four years.
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.
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.
A Charlotte university just pulled off one of college basketball's most remarkable achievements. Queens University earned an NCAA tournament berth in their very first year of eligibility after just four seasons in Division I.
The sixth-seeded Missouri State Lady Bears pulled off a defensive masterclass, holding Louisiana Tech to just 12 second-half points to win the Conference USA Tournament championship 43-38. Despite going scoreless for nine minutes in the fourth quarter, the Bears' grit earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the 18th time.
After eight tries and decades of waiting, Nebraska men's basketball finally broke through with their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. The Huskers dominated Troy 76-47 in Oklahoma City, making history and giving their fans a moment they've waited generations to celebrate.
After decades of trying, Nebraska basketball finally captured their first-ever NCAA tournament victory with a dominant 76-47 win over Troy. The 29-point triumph capped seven years of rebuilding under coach Fred Hoiberg, who endured three straight losing seasons before turning the program around.
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 Kutztown University Golden Bears women's lacrosse team made program history with their first-ever NCAA tournament victory, defeating Wingate 12-8 in Pennsylvania. After 21 years of competition, the breakthrough moment came from a team that refused to let early deficits define their destiny.
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.
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 Iowa Hawkeyes secured their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2021, defeating Clemson 67-61 in a gritty comeback performance. After a rough shooting start, the team found their rhythm when it mattered most.
Both men's and women's March Madness tournaments are growing by eight teams next season, giving more college athletes a shot at championship glory. It's the biggest tournament expansion in over 30 years, creating new opportunities for schools across the country.
Freshman Preston Edmead scored 26 points to lead Hofstra to its first NCAA tournament appearance in a quarter century. Coach Speedy Claxton, who played in the school's last tournament run in 2000, now gets to lead his alma mater back to March Madness.
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.
When their star fouled out with three minutes left and the team down by seven, The College of New Jersey Lions refused to quit. Junior David Alexandre scored 18 points in the final 10 minutes to lead an improbable comeback victory over top-seeded Montclair State, securing the team's third straight NCAA Tournament berth.
The Kansas Jayhawks claimed their first Big 12 Tournament championship since 2006 with a dominant 9-0 shutout victory. The win secured their spot as likely top seeds in the NCAA Tournament with home-field advantage.
After eight heartbreaking tournament losses spanning decades, Nebraska basketball finally broke through with a dominating 76-47 victory over Troy. The win marks the end of a seven-year rebuild and sets a new program record with 27 wins this season.
After nine trips to March Madness spanning four decades, Nebraska finally broke through with their first tournament victory, defeating Troy 76-47. The Cornhuskers' 40-year wait ended in Oklahoma City as fans celebrated a milestone that seemed impossible just hours before.
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks ended a 27-year tournament drought with an 89-79 victory over SMU, fueled by hometown fans who traveled just 25 miles to cheer them on. Students in swim caps successfully distracted opponents at the foul line in a spirited home-away-from-home win.
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