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Following an unexpected blackout delay, Carroll College women's soccer secured a 1-0 shutout over Corban to punch their ticket to the postseason. Junior Carmen Anderson scored early to reward a dominant 22-shot offensive showcase in Helena.
Former track and field athlete Jasmine Jones became Eastern Michigan University's first Winter Olympian, earning bronze in two-woman bobsled at the 2026 Games. Her medal marked the first Olympic hardware for EMU in 42 years.
North Carolina Central University's women's golf team claimed their first SAS HBCU Invitational title after three runner-up finishes, led by sophomore Sanaa Carter's individual championship. The Eagles dominated the field with a 23-stroke victory, marking their fifth team title since the program launched just three years ago.
The California Golden Bears rugby team swept through their second West Coast 7s tournament of the fall, finishing the day undefeated at Stanford. Senior Nate Comiskey earned Man of the Tournament honors after leading his team to victory.
College freshman DJ Jones is recovering after a successful heart transplant that saved his life, thanks to routine screening that caught a hidden heart defect. The 18-year-old football player's story highlights how early detection can make the difference between life and death.
The University of Texas at Arlington's athletics department has raised nearly $9 million in 18 months, marking an 800 percent increase since 2022. The surge shows how communities rally behind student athletes when they see a clear vision for success.
A former Division I goaltender who created a youth hockey program from scratch just earned a $2,500 scholarship for growing the game. Maggie Malecha balanced college athletics while making hockey accessible to hundreds of kids in her Minnesota hometown.
Hunter College's women's cross country team is favored to win an unprecedented 12th consecutive CUNYAC championship this October. The Hawks dominated the preseason poll with six first-place votes after placing four runners in the top nine last season.
Southeast Missouri's gymnastics team landed in a four-way tie for first place nationally, with every single athlete maintaining a GPA above 3.5. Five gymnasts earned perfect 4.0 GPAs while balancing demanding athletic schedules.
George Mason University's athletics department just shattered fundraising records with $4.4 million in donations, nearly 50% more than last year. The money will transform opportunities for over 500 student athletes across 22 sports programs.
Corinn Brewer shattered her own 1,500-meter decathlon world record but called her overall performance "average." Her real breakthrough? Learning that self-worth isn't tied to perfect performances.
Austin Peay State University just doubled down on student success by creating two new leadership positions focused on academics and mental health for athletes. The Tennessee school is proving that championship programs start with taking care of people first.