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Nebraska rallies late to edge Michigan in B1G quarterfinal
baseball4 days ago

Nebraska rallies late to edge Michigan in B1G quarterfinal

Michigan baseball fell 6-4 to No. 2 seed Nebraska in a late-start Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal at Charles Schwab Field. Nebraska scored first, Michigan tied the game at 4 in the seventh on Matthew Ossenfort’s two‑run homer, but Nebraska answered with two runs in the eighth to retake the lead. Kurt Barr struck out seven over four relief innings for his 100th strikeout of the season, and Brayden Jefferis added two hits in the loss, as Michigan’s season ends their Big Ten run and they await the NCAA Selection Show on May 25.

Weather-Driven Shuffle Alters Big Ten Baseball Tournament Schedule
sports4 days ago

Weather-Driven Shuffle Alters Big Ten Baseball Tournament Schedule

The Big Ten announced weather-related changes to Friday's quarterfinals of the baseball tournament: game 12 (UCLA vs Purdue) will start no earlier than 6 p.m. CT; game 13 (Nebraska vs Michigan) status to be announced later; game 14 (Oregon vs Washington) moves to Saturday with semifinals to follow, and Saturday tickets for that game will be honored.

UCLA Clinches No. 1 Seed as Big Ten Baseball Tourney Debuts Two-Bracket Path to Omaha
sports10 days ago

UCLA Clinches No. 1 Seed as Big Ten Baseball Tourney Debuts Two-Bracket Path to Omaha

The 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha uses a two-bracket, double-elimination setup to determine the field for a single-elimination weekend. UCLA is the top seed, with Nebraska, Oregon, and USC following; seeds 5–12 and 6–11 compete in two double-elimination brackets to reach the Friday quarterfinals, after which the event proceeds to semifinals and a Sunday championship. Nebraska is the two-time defending champion, and all games air on the Big Ten Network. The piece also reviews the tournament’s history and past champions.

One Day to Decide Big Ten Baseball Seeds Before Omaha
sports10 days ago

One Day to Decide Big Ten Baseball Seeds Before Omaha

With one day left in the regular season, Big Ten tournament seeding in Omaha is still fluid: UCLA is locked atop the standings, Nebraska is poised for a high seed, and the USC–Oregon result will decide the 3 seed. Other teams vie for 4–7 seeds, with tiebreakers based on head-to-head results, records against top teams, and overall RPI, and the schedule for the double-elimination tournament in Omaha is set.

Big Ten Sets 2026–27 Volleyball Schedule With 17-Match Round-Robin
sports22 days ago

Big Ten Sets 2026–27 Volleyball Schedule With 17-Match Round-Robin

The Big Ten announced the 2026–27 women's volleyball opponent rotation for all 18 schools, implementing a 17-match conference schedule in a single round-robin so every team faces each other annually, with an inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament in 2026 and home/away sites flipping in 2027; dates, times and TV coverage will be announced later.

Buckeyes Rally Falls Short as Michigan Advances in Big Ten Tourney
sports2 months ago

Buckeyes Rally Falls Short as Michigan Advances in Big Ten Tourney

Ohio State pushed No. 3 Michigan to the limit in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals but couldn’t finish the upset, falling 71-67. Bruce Thornton led OSU with 22 points, while Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. added double-digit scores; Michigan’s 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara dominated inside with 17 points and 7 rebounds. The Buckeyes shaved leads and briefly grabbed a late edge, but Michigan closed it out in the final seconds. Thornton became Ohio State’s all-time scorer in the Big Ten Tournament as OSU ends at 21-12 and awaits its NCAA seeding.

UMass Edges Miami (OH) to Advance to MAC Semifinals
sports2 months ago

UMass Edges Miami (OH) to Advance to MAC Semifinals

UMass defeated Miami (OH) 87-83 in the MAC quarterfinals, flipping a late tie into a 13-2 run to grab the lead. The Minutemen dominated the boards 41-24 and shot 52% from the field, led by Leonardo Bettiol's 25 points as four players reached double figures. Miami had five in double digits but couldn’t close the gap, and UMass advances to the MAC semifinals to face Bowling Green or Toledo; Miami, 31-1, awaits Selection Sunday.

Buckeyes Lock No. 8 Seed, Enter Big Ten Tourney with Double Bye
sports2 months ago

Buckeyes Lock No. 8 Seed, Enter Big Ten Tourney with Double Bye

Ohio State clinched the No. 8 seed and a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament after beating Indiana, with UCLA’s win over USC helping them edge Iowa for the final double-bye spot. OSU will open Thursday against the winner of Iowa (9 seed) vs. the Oregon–Maryland 16/17 game; a win would set a quarterfinal vs. No. 1 seed Michigan, who swept OSU in the regular season. Tip is noon Thursday on Big Ten Network.

Alex Iwobi Highlights the Significance of AFCON for Nigeria
sports5 months ago

Alex Iwobi Highlights the Significance of AFCON for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi, a Fulham midfielder and Nigerian international, describes the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as a 'special' tournament that celebrates African culture and provides a platform for national pride. Nigeria aims to redeem itself after recent disappointments, and Iwobi emphasizes the tournament's growing recognition and importance in African and global football. He also reflects on his journey from London to representing Nigeria and the significance of Afcon for African players.