Weekly Round Up 3/25
Top 10 Sports Stories (March 18–25)
It was one of those weeks in sports where the headlines just kept coming. March Madness delivered dramatic comebacks, bracket-busting upsets, and long-awaited breakthroughs. College softball gave us a record-setting performance for the ages. Beyond that, the week also brought major movement in Olympic sports, women’s gymnastics, HYROX, and the NFL draft conversation.
From VCU’s historic rally and Nebraska’s first NCAA Tournament win to Florida State shortstop Isa Torres rewriting the record book, these are the moments that defined the sports landscape over the past seven days.
1. VCU Pulls Off Historic March Madness Comeback
No. 11 VCU completed the largest first-round comeback in NCAA Tournament history, erasing a 19-point deficit to stun North Carolina in overtime. It was the kind of March moment that instantly reshaped brackets and gave the tournament one of its signature games of the opening weekend.
2. Nebraska Finally Gets Its NCAA Tournament Breakthrough
Nebraska secured its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory on March 19, ending decades of frustration in the Big Dance. For a program that had spent years chasing this moment, it was a milestone win that carried both historical weight and emotional significance.
3. High Point Announces Itself With a Cinderella Debut
No. 12 High Point earned its first NCAA Tournament win in school history, using a late-game surge to upset No. 5 Wisconsin. The Panthers became one of the breakout stories of the opening round and gave the tournament an instant Cinderella candidate.
4. Ohio State’s Pro Day Turns Heads
Ohio State’s March 25 pro day added even more buzz to an already loaded draft class. Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, and Caleb Downs all strengthened their profiles, with the Buckeyes once again looking like one of college football’s premier NFL pipelines.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2026-pro-day-schedule-ohio-state-alabama-indiana-nfl-draft/
5. Softball Rankings Get a Major Shakeup
The NCAA softball Power 10 saw a new No. 1 emerge on March 24, while Virginia Tech surged into the upper tier after a series of statement wins. With conference play heating up, the national picture is starting to shift in a big way.
https://www.ncaa.com/video/softball
6. HYROX LONDON Is Live
Make sure you're keeping up with all that is going down through the 29th of March. It's going to be a tight race with ton's of elite competitors.
https://hyrox.com/elite-15-world-championship/
7. NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Regionals Field Is Set
After the Big 12 Championship on March 21, the NCAA officially announced the selections for the 2026 Women’s Gymnastics Regionals. With the postseason bracket in place, the championship picture is now fully taking shape.
8. St. John’s Ends a Long Sweet 16 Drought
St. John’s reached the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 after a tense second-round win over Kansas on March 22. For a program with deep history and a fan base hungry for a return to relevance, it was one of the most meaningful results of the weekend.
9. LSU Women Put Up a Huge Number
LSU’s women opened the NCAA Tournament in dominant fashion on March 20, pouring in 116 points against Jacksonville. The Tigers made an early statement with one of the most explosive offensive performances of the tournament.
https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/team/_/id/99/lsu-tigers
10. LA 2028 Olympic Weightlifting Path Comes Into Focus
The IOC released updated qualifying procedures for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics this week, identifying the 2026 Senior World Championships as the start of the official qualification window. For athletes, coaches, and national federations, it was a major roadmap moment.
Record Watch: Isa Torres Delivers the Week’s Most Remarkable Performance
Florida State shortstop Isa Torres produced one of the most impressive individual runs of the week, and one of the best stories in college softball this season.
On March 20, 2026, Torres broke the NCAA Division I record for consecutive hits by reaching 14 straight hits in 14 at-bats. She extended that streak to 16 consecutive hits before it finally ended on March 21 against California.
Why it mattered
- New NCAA Division I record: Torres passed the previous mark of 13 consecutive hits.
- Historic company: The old record had been shared by four players, including Wichita State’s Sydney McKinney in 2023 and Nevada’s Jennifer Purcell in 2016.
- More than just hits: During the streak, Torres also reached base in 21 consecutive plate appearances, the third-longest stretch in NCAA history.
- Video-game numbers: Since returning from injury, she went 27-for-30 (.900) and raised her season batting average to .662.
- Team impact: Her surge helped Florida State push its winning streak to 15 games.
If the week was about unforgettable performances, Torres may have delivered the most extraordinary one of all.
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