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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.
The University of New Mexico Lobos broke a 21-year tournament drought with a decisive 7-2 victory over Fresno State in the Mountain West Softball Championship. Three home runs powered the team's first conference tournament win since 2005.
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 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.
Indian chess player R Vaishali, the lowest-rated player in the field, defied all expectations to win the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Her victory sets up a potential world championship match and reignites India's chess momentum.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
New Zealand's under-15 girls soccer team dominated an eight-nation Oceania tournament in Fiji, winning all their matches including a 12-0 victory in the final. The tournament gave young players their first taste of international competition without high-stakes pressure.
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 Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team turned a 20-point deficit into a thrilling 72-69 victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament. Shay Ciezki scored 22 points to lead one of the tournament's most memorable comebacks.
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 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.
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.
The Texas Longhorns stunned three-time defending champion South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC women's basketball tournament title. The dominant victory proved Texas belongs among college basketball's elite.
FC Cincinnati just made soccer history with a jaw-dropping 13-0 aggregate win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the largest margin of victory the tournament has ever seen. The dominant performance propels the hometown team into an exciting showdown with Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL.
In their debut at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi's national team pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets, defeating 10-time champion Nigeria 3-2. Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored all three goals, delivering a historic victory for the world's 153rd-ranked team against Africa's top squad.
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