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The University of Texas softball team just made history, claiming their first-ever SEC Tournament Championship with a dominant 7-1 victory over Alabama. After a 21-year conference tournament title drought, the Longhorns are headed to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
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.
The Georgia Bulldogs made history Sunday with an 11-1 victory over Arkansas, claiming their first SEC Tournament championship ever. After a nearly three-hour rain delay, the team's red-hot offense delivered a dominant performance that sealed the milestone win.
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.
Georgia Tech claimed its first ACC Baseball Championship since 2014 with a dominant 13-6 victory over North Carolina, becoming the first team in 13 years to win both the regular season and tournament titles. The Yellow Jackets' explosive offense and historic tournament performance have them heading into the NCAA Championship with serious momentum.
The Idaho State Bengals just made program history, sweeping the Big Sky Softball Championship with three dominant wins to claim their first tournament title ever. Now they're heading to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, capturing the championship with an 81-64 victory over BYU. The Lions led for 96 percent of their five tournament games, turning early season disappointment into a triumphant finish.
The Colorado Buffaloes women's lacrosse team captured their first-ever Big 12 Tournament Championship, defeating top-seeded Florida 8-6 after a three-hour weather delay. Tournament MVP Maddie Shoup scored four goals as the Buffs secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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.
The Arkansas Razorbacks claimed their first SEC Tournament championship since 2000, defeating Vanderbilt 86-75 in Nashville. Tournament MVP Darius Acuff led the historic comeback with 30 points and 11 assists.
The Texas Longhorns dominated top-ranked South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC tournament championship, ending the Gamecocks' three-year winning streak. Tournament MVP Madison Booker led the charge as Texas proved they belong among college basketball's elite.
Troy University men's basketball just became the first team in five years to win consecutive Sun Belt Tournament championships, punching their ticket to March Madness for the second straight season. The Trojans dominated Georgia Southern 77-61 behind Thomas Dowd's incredible 23-point, 13-rebound performance that earned him Most Outstanding Player honors.
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.
The No. 4 Texas Longhorns dominated defending champion South Carolina 78-61 to capture their first SEC Tournament championship since joining the conference. Three players scored double digits as the team extended their winning streak to eight games.
After three heartbreaking championship losses, Elmhurst University's lacrosse team finally broke through with a dominant 19-9 victory over three-time defending champion Illinois Wesleyan. The historic win marks the program's first conference tournament title and sends them to their first NCAA Division III Championship.
Australian golfer Hannah Green claimed her second Women's World Championship title in Singapore, holding off a fierce challenge to win by a single stroke. The thrilling victory marks her second championship at the tournament in three years.
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.
The University at Albany men's lacrosse team secured their third consecutive America East Tournament title with a thrilling 14-11 comeback victory over Vermont. The win earns the Great Danes their 12th conference crown and a ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
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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