All articles tagged with #undefeated season
Miami (OH) finishes 30–0, a feat achieved by only a handful of programs in the last decades, and heads toward an NCAA tournament berth. The undefeated run is the product of a chemistry-driven, unselfish team led by coach Travis Steele, with strong support from university President Greg Crawford and athletic director David Sayler as the program eyes a MAC title run and potential arena upgrades.
No. 7 Nebraska used a strong second half to overcome a slow start and beat Minnesota 76-57 in Minneapolis, moving to 20-0 on the season and 9-0 in the Big Ten. After Minnesota drilled nine 3-pointers in the first half, the Huskers tightened defensively and ripped off a 14-0 run to take control, then extended the lead with another 14-0 burst for a 19-point margin. Pryce Sandfort led with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Sam Hoiberg added 15 points and seven assists; Minnesota went 0-for-11 from long range after halftime. Nebraska heads to No. 3 Michigan next.
Indiana finished No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 after an undefeated 16-0 season and beating Miami in the CFP championship, marking the program’s first-ever unanimous No. 1 ranking; Ole Miss, Oregon, and Ohio State join it in the top five as the Big Ten dominates the poll.
Indiana completed an undefeated season and captured the national title as Mendoza delivered in the clutch, first with a back-shoulder completion to Charlie Becker on 3rd-and-5, then a go-for-it QB draw on 4th-and-4 at the Miami 12, and the game ended with Carson Beck’s interception sealing the win.
UConn women's basketball team is on track for an undefeated season, with a strong 10-0 start and key players like Azzi Fudd leading the charge. The team is poised for a historic run, potentially facing Texas in a collision course for an undefeated season, amidst a year of parity in women's college basketball.
Texas A&M improved to 9-0 with a dominant 38-17 win over Missouri, inching closer to their first SEC title game appearance, with key plays including a fumble recovery and a fake punt, while Missouri struggled offensively, especially with a freshman quarterback.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley led the Gamecocks to an emotional 87-75 victory over Iowa, securing their third NCAA women's national championship and completing a historic undefeated season. Staley's postgame comments and the team's performance drew praise from former and current athletes, including LeBron James, Barack Obama, and others. Staley's coaching prowess and the team's success have solidified their impact on women's basketball, with notable alumnae like A'ja Wilson celebrating the victory.
South Carolina's women's basketball team secured their third national title in school history by defeating Iowa 87-75 in the 2024 national championship game, completing an undefeated season. The Gamecocks' size, athleticism, and improved shooting proved too much for Iowa, as they dominated in the paint, grabbed offensive rebounds, and made eight 3-pointers. Despite a strong start by Iowa's Caitlin Clark, South Carolina's depth of talent ultimately overwhelmed their opponent, securing their place at the top of women's college basketball.
South Carolina Gamecocks claim the NCAA women's basketball championship with an 87-75 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, completing an undefeated season at 38-0. Coach Dawn Staley's team secured its third national title, tying Baylor and Stanford for the third-most championships all time. The Gamecocks overcame a strong performance from Caitlin Clark, who set a Division I scoring record, and showcased their depth and resilience to secure the historic win.
South Carolina's women's basketball team completed their second straight undefeated regular season with a 76-68 victory over Tennessee, finishing with a 29-0 record and a 16-0 mark in the SEC. The win keeps their quest for the program's first undefeated season alive, with the last team to achieve this feat being UConn in 2015-16. Despite a poor shooting performance, South Carolina controlled the boards and forced turnovers to secure the win. They now look ahead to the SEC tournament and the NCAA tournament, aiming to avoid the disappointment of last year's tournament and secure their third national title since 2017.
Despite off-field issues and suspensions, Michigan Wolverines finished the season 15-0, winning the national championship by defeating Washington Huskies 34-13. Coach Jim Harbaugh addressed the off-field issues by calling the team innocent and emphasized that they knew they were innocent. The team overcame the challenges and proved themselves as the best team of the season.
Air Force quarterback Zac Larrier threw a record-breaking 94-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Dane Kinamon in their win against Navy, making it the longest passing play in Air Force football history. The Falcons remain undefeated with a 7-0 record and showcased a surprising passing game in a typically run-heavy offense. Navy struggled on offense, producing only 124 total yards.
In Week 10 of Tri-State high school football, Princeton secured an undefeated season and the Greater Miami Conference title with a 42-7 victory over Sycamore. Elder narrowly defeated La Salle 29-24, Ryle beat Simon Kenton 24-21, Anderson defeated Kings 41-21, West Clermont won 13-10 against Loveland, Lakota West dominated Hamilton 42-14, Badin finished the regular season undefeated with a 38-35 win over McNicholas, Fairfield secured a playoff spot with a 49-7 victory over Colerain, Milford went undefeated with a 42-21 win over Turpin, and Reading clinched a playoff spot with a 42-34 win over Mariemont. The official playoff pairings will be announced on Sunday.
South Carolina's women's basketball team remains undefeated this season after beating Maryland 86-75 and securing their spot in the Final Four for the third consecutive year. They will face off against Iowa in the national semi-finals. Virginia Tech also advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over Ohio State and will face LSU in the semi-finals.
Leon Marchand becomes the first Division I NCAA champion swimmer since Natalie Coughlin to complete a perfect season, going 26-for-26 in individual events this season, from ASU’s first dual meet against Georgia in September 2022 to the NCAA Championships in 2023. Marchand broke the NCAA record six different times across three different events (200 IM, 400 IM, 200 breast) in addition to clocking the fastest relay splits ever in three other races (50 breast, 100 breast, 200 free).