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The UCLA Bruins pulled off a thrilling 17-15 victory over Oregon, staying perfect on the season and shaking up the Big Ten championship race. A failed two-point conversion in the first quarter proved to be the difference in an instant classic.
The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to defeat unbeaten Nebraska 20-17, extending their winning streak to 22 games. Down double digits for the first time since their last loss in 2024, the team proved they could win when it mattered most.
The top-ranked Nebraska Huskers volleyball team extended their perfect season to 16-0 with a commanding sweep of No. 15 Indiana on Thursday night. Bergen Reilly's return sparked an offense that hit nearly .400 as a team in the dominant road victory.
After intense negotiations, the nation's two most powerful college sports conferences voted Friday to support landmark legislation that could reshape how student athletes get paid. The Protect College Sports Act now has momentum heading to Congress with White House backing.
The University of Washington just made history by winning the first-ever Allstate Big Ten Women's Championship Series across all women's sports. It's a celebration of teamwork, excellence, and what happens when an entire athletic department rallies around women athletes.
The University of Michigan Wolverines claimed their second-ever national championship with a 69-63 victory over UConn, capping off a historic season with a program-record 37 wins. It's the Big Ten's first title in 26 years and a triumphant moment for a team that dominated from start to finish.
The Michigan Wolverines captured their first national championship since 1989, defeating UConn 69-63 in a defensive battle that ended the Big Ten's 26-year title drought. Led by tournament MVP Elliot Cadeau and a dominant frontcourt, the Wolverines completed a historic 37-3 season.
After nearly four decades of waiting, Michigan's basketball team brought home a national championship, defeating UConn 69-63 in Indianapolis. The victory also ended a 26-year title drought for the entire Big Ten conference.
After more than 20 years leading Division I basketball programs, legendary coach Thad Matta is retiring from the sidelines with 502 career wins but staying on to serve Butler University in a new capacity. The three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year will remain as special assistant to the president and athletic director, keeping his deep connection to the school where his coaching journey began.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team just made history with their second straight Big Ten tournament championship and a perfect 25-game winning streak. Their 96-45 victory over Iowa wasn't just a win—it was the most dominant championship performance the tournament has ever seen.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith just became only the fifth player in Division I college basketball history to reach 1,000 career assists. The senior star reached the milestone during a game against Michigan State, cementing his legacy as one of college basketball's greatest playmakers.
The Wisconsin Badgers turned a nightmare first half into one of the greatest comebacks in program history, erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat Minnesota 67-63. The victory marks Wisconsin's 11th straight win over their rivals and ties the school record for largest second-half comeback.