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Tufts men's lacrosse defeated RIT 17-11 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., to win its third consecutive Division III title and the program's sixth NCAA championship since 2010, marking the first DIII three-peat since Salisbury (2003–2005).
Curry College running back Montie Quinn set an NCAA record by rushing for 522 yards and seven touchdowns in a game, surpassing previous records and highlighting an exceptional performance in Division III football.
A Curry College football player, Montie Quinn, set the NCAA single-game rushing record with 522 yards and 7 touchdowns against Nichols College, breaking the previous record of 427 yards. Quinn's performance helped Curry to a 71-27 victory, and he has accumulated 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns this season.
Birmingham-Southern College, which recently closed, saw its baseball team play its final game in the Division III Baseball World Series. JT Weisberg, son of the coach and a player, reflected on the deep personal connections and the emotional journey of the past weeks. Despite a heartbreaking loss, the team and its community celebrated their shared experiences and the lasting impact of their time together. Coach Jan Weisberg emphasized the transformative power of the college and its athletics program.
The Birmingham-Southern baseball team, despite their school closing, achieved a miraculous victory in the Division III Baseball World Series, highlighted by Jackson Webster's walk-off home run. Their inspiring story of resilience and determination has captured national attention, symbolizing the enduring spirit of sports.
USA Lacrosse Magazine announced its Division III men's lacrosse All-Americans, with Tufts and Salisbury dominating the list. Tufts earned eight All-American selections, including first-team attackman Jack Boyden, first-team faceoff specialist Mason Kohn, and first-team defenseman Joey Waldbaum. Salisbury, which earned five total selections, also placed three players on the first team.
The NCAA is set to approve a rule change that will allow the clock to run after first downs in all divisions except Division III, reducing the number of plays by an average of seven per game. The clock will still stop after first downs during the final two minutes of each half. Division III has pushed back and announced separate playing rules. The Playing Rules Oversight Panel is also expected to approve two other recommendations from the rules committee.