The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team defeated Michigan State 3-0, extending their winning streaks and improving their season record to 20-0, with standout performances from Bergen Reilly and multiple players contributing to the dominant victory.
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team achieved its ninth consecutive win by sweeping Michigan in front of a sold-out crowd at Crisler Center, setting attendance records and extending their winning streak, with standout performances from Harper Murray and others.
The Nebraska Huskers volleyball team dominated No. 6 Stanford in a three-set sweep at Pinnacle Bank Arena, showcasing a high-powered offense, strong defense, and excellent team performance, setting a new standard for their program.
The Marlins swept the Yankees for the first time in franchise history, with a clever in-stadium DJ prank playing 'Sweet Caroline' as they sealed the victory, which also served as a playful jab at the Yankees' struggles and standings. The event drew a large crowd and went viral on social media, boosting Marlins' fan enthusiasm.
Baltimore Orioles, despite their poor start to the season, swept the New York Mets in a doubleheader, with manager Tony Mansolino delivering a fiery quote that rallied the team and fans, emphasizing that the season is far from over and signaling a potential turnaround in their performance.
The San Francisco Giants experienced a challenging series, with benches clearing and tempers flaring, resulting in a humbling sweep that highlights the intense emotions and competitive nature of the game.
The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team swept No. 6 Wisconsin in straight sets on Senior Night, extending their winning streak to 25 matches overall and 41 at home. Key performances included Merritt Beason's 11 kills and Lexi Rodriguez's 16 digs. Nebraska dominated with a .259 hitting percentage and a 47-34 advantage in kills, while Wisconsin struggled with 11 service errors. The Huskers, now 28-1 overall and 18-0 in the Big Ten, will conclude their regular season with matches against Penn State and Maryland.
Nebraska's No. 2 ranked volleyball team continued their dominance in the Big Ten Conference by sweeping No. 12 Oregon in straight sets, marking their 20th consecutive win and 17th sweep of the season. The Huskers showcased strong performances from Harper Murray and Taylor Landfair, both hitting over .400 with double-digit kills. The match set a new attendance record at Oregon's arena, with 8,566 spectators. Nebraska will next face Washington as they continue their Pacific Northwest road trip.
Florida State's baseball team had a successful week, completing a sweep of Miami after also sweeping Florida earlier in the week, marking the first time since 1960 that they have swept both teams in the same season. The team's 6-4 victory over Miami on Saturday was witnessed by a record-breaking crowd of 19,157 at Dick Howser Stadium.
The New York Yankees swept the Houston Astros in a tough, tense series, setting the tone for the season with a magical weekend. Despite injuries and illness, the Yankees overcame the Astros in four close games, with newcomer Juan Soto delivering the winning hit in the ninth inning of the final game. The Yankees' strong performance, including standout plays from Soto and Oswaldo Cabrera, showcased their potential, while their energy and excitement bode well for the season ahead.
The New York Mets suffered a 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, completing a three-game sweep and marking their worst start to a season in 10 years. With rookie manager Carlos Mendoza serving a one-game suspension, bench coach John Gibbons led the team, but the Mets struggled to generate offense. Pitcher Tylor Megill faced command issues, and the Brewers capitalized on opportunities to secure the win. Despite some promising moments, the Mets' bats remained largely silent, leading to their disappointing start to the season.
The OU softball team swept Baylor in a doubleheader, with a 12-3 win in the first game and a 7-4 victory in the second. OU's offensive stars shone with three home runs, while pitcher Kierston Deal improved to 7-0 on the season. Former Oklahoma high school stars also made an impact for Baylor, with Emily Hott and Zadie LaValley having standout moments.
Michigan State women's basketball defeated Michigan 70-66, sweeping the in-state rivals for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. Coach Robyn Fralick, an Okemos native, expressed the significance of the win, while players highlighted the special nature of the rivalry. The game featured intense runs and a late surge from Michigan, but Michigan State's resilience and defensive efforts secured the victory. Both teams are now focused on their postseason resumes as they near the end of the regular season.
UND's potent power play led them to a 4-2 victory over Denver, completing a series sweep and extending their unbeaten streak to 19 games. The win also propelled UND to the top of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference standings. The team's power play has been particularly impressive, scoring three goals on four chances in the game and 11-for-23 since Christmas break. Additionally, UND's defensive effort limited Denver's top players and held the high-scoring team to just two goals each night.