The road to the College World Series in Omaha goes through Chapel Hill for the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team. Despite a midweek hiccup against Coastal Carolina, UNC is projected to host an NCAA Regional according to D1Baseball’s latest projections. And the Diamond Heels would face a daunting path if those projections hold true.
Leading the ACC’s Coastal Division with a 14-4 conference record, the 11th-ranked Tar Heels have proven themselves against the nation’s best competition already this season.
The anticipation for the 2023 WNBA season is palpable as the league welcomes a star-studded draft class fresh off a record-breaking NCAA tournament. Leading the pack is Caitlin Clark, the electric Iowa guard who captivated audiences with her scoring prowess and court vision, selected first overall by the Indiana Fever.
Clark’s arrival in Indianapolis, alongside last year’s top pick Aliyah Boston, instantly transforms the Fever into a must-watch attraction. Her shooting and passing wizardry propelled the Hawkeyes to the national championship game, shattering viewership records along the way.
In a world where the allure of fame and fortune often sways even the most steadfast individuals, Dan Hurley’s recent decision to rebuff a lucrative offer from the University of Kentucky stands as a testament to the enduring power of loyalty and purpose over monetary gain.
As the coaching carousel spun relentlessly in the aftermath of Kentucky’s failed pursuit of Baylor’s Scott Drew, the spotlight fell squarely on Hurley, the architect of UConn’s resurgence and the reigning National Coach of the Year.
As the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team gears up for their high-stakes NCAA tournament clash against West Virginia, all eyes are on defensive stalwart Gabbie Marshall. The senior guard will shoulder the immense responsibility of containing the Mountaineers’ offensive dynamo, JJ Quinerly, whose prolific scoring has been instrumental in propelling her team to the brink of the Sweet Sixteen.
Quinerly, standing at a diminutive 5'8", has proven to be an offensive juggernaut this season, averaging nearly 20 points per contest.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the No. 25 Penn State women’s gymnastics team earned a coveted spot in the highly anticipated NCAA Michigan Regional. This prestigious event, slated to unfold on April 3 in Ann Arbor, will bring together some of the nation’s most formidable gymnastics programs, setting the stage for an unforgettable display of skill, artistry, and unwavering determination.
Joining the Nittany Lions in their quest for glory will be powerhouse squads from Alabama, Michigan, and Kent State, all vying for the coveted opportunity to advance to the NCAA Championship in Fort Worth, Texas.
In the world of sports, the bond between teammates often transcends the boundaries of the court or field, forging connections that last a lifetime. Such is the case with the University of Houston’s basketball team, where the memory of Reggie Chaney, a fallen star, continues to inspire and guide them on their journey.
Reggie Chaney was more than just a basketball player; he was a leader, a mentor, and a brother to his teammates.
The long-awaited NCAA tournament seedings have been unveiled, and the defending national champions, UConn Huskies, have claimed the coveted No. 1 overall seed. Fresh off their impressive Big East tournament triumph, the Huskies enter the Big Dance with a formidable 31-3 record and a seven-game winning streak, solidifying their status as a team to beat.
Joining UConn on the top line are Houston Cougars, Purdue Boilermakers, and North Carolina Tar Heels – three powerhouses that have consistently ranked among the nation’s elite throughout the 2023-24 season.
The stakes are high as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from UNC Pembroke get set to take on familiar foe Catawba in the opening rounds of the NCAA Division II Tournament.
The UNCP men’s squad, seeded 5th in the Southeast Region, rides momentum from winning the Conference Carolinas tournament title into their third straight NCAA appearance. Coach Drew Richards hopes that championship run has his team primed to hit the ground running against the 4th-seeded Catawba Indians.
In a clash of mid-major powerhouses, the VCU Rams overpowered the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 75-68 in their NCAA tournament matchup on Saturday. The win propels VCU into the Elite Eight and within one victory of the Final Four.
From the opening tip, it was a highly contested affair at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Both teams came out firing, looking to seize control early. The Hawks rode the hot shooting of senior guard Erik Reynolds II, who poured in 17 first-half points to stake Saint Joseph’s to a 38-35 halftime lead.
The stakes are high as the New Mexico Lobos and the Colorado State Rams prepare to clash on the hardwood in a gripping Mountain West Conference tournament showdown. With both teams sporting identical 22-9 records, this matchup is poised to be an absolute barnburner as they fight to keep their postseason dreams alive.
The Lobos are riding a wave of momentum, having won three of their last four games including an impressive 76-66 victory over the Boise State Broncos in the previous round.
As the SEC Tournament kicked off in Nashville, all eyes were on the Alabama Crimson Tide and their chances of capturing the coveted conference title. However, the team’s fortunes rested not only on their skills but also on the health of two key players, guards Rylan Griffen and Latrell Wrightsell.
Head coach Nate Oats provided a much-needed update on the duo’s status, offering a glimmer of hope for the Crimson Tide faithful.
Las Vegas is set to be the epicenter of college basketball this week as the Mountain West Conference tournament gets underway. One of the marquee matchups on Thursday’s slate pits the Boise State Broncos against the New Mexico Lobos in a tantalizing rematch from the regular season.
Both teams enter the contest riding impressive win streaks and sporting identical 22-9 records. Recent history slightly favors the Broncos, who have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, including a pair of double-digit victories earlier this season.
In the world of college basketball, few things excite fans more than a talented freshman who bursts onto the scene and immediately makes an impact. This season, UNLV point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. has done just that, cementing his place among the program’s greatest first-year players and leaving no doubt that he’s a rising star in the making.
As the article vividly describes, Thomas’s performance in the Mountain West tournament quarterfinal against San Diego State was nothing short of spectacular.
In a testament to her dominant defensive presence on the hardwood, Kansas State University center Ayoka Lee has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year award, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. This marks the second time in her illustrious career that the 6'6" senior has earned this prestigious recognition, having previously been a semifinalist for the same award in the 2021-22 season.
In a riveting ACC showdown, Florida State University’s men’s basketball team secured a memorable 83-75 victory over their bitter rivals from South Florida, the Miami Hurricanes, on a historic Senior Day. The Seminoles’ performance was nothing short of remarkable, with senior sharpshooter Darin Green Jr. tying his career-high by draining an incredible eight three-pointers, while Jamir Watkins dominated the paint with a stellar double-double.
The game commenced with a flurry of long-range attempts from both sides, as the Seminoles and Hurricanes traded three-point salvos in the opening minutes.
LAS VEGAS - The top-seeded Gonzaga women’s basketball team continued their dominance in the West Coast Conference (WCC), breezing into the WCC Tournament title game with a convincing 72-61 victory over Pacific on Monday.
The Zags, now ranked No. 14 in the Associated Press poll, extended their program-record winning streak to 24 games and advanced to their fourth consecutive WCC Championship final. They’ll face No. 3 seed Portland in Tuesday’s title clash, seeking redemption after falling to the Pilots in last year’s championship game.
LAS VEGAS – The Gonzaga women’s basketball team continued their dominance in the West Coast Conference, breezing past Pacific with a 72-61 victory in the semifinals of the WCC Basketball Championship on Monday.
The Zags, ranked No. 14 in the Associated Press poll, extended their program-record winning streak to 24 games and advanced to the WCC title game for the fourth year in a row. They will face No. 3 Portland in the championship on Tuesday, a rematch of last year’s final where Portland emerged victorious.
Eastern Washington finds itself in a familiar position entering the Big Sky Tournament as the No. 1 seed, but they’re determined to avoid a repeat of last season’s disappointing first-round exit.
“We’re embracing it,” EWU’s head coach David Riley said. “We talked about how that adversity from last year, as long as we use it right, can prepare us and help us.”
The Eagles (21-10, 15-3 Big Sky) will face either No.
