http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:47 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/24/bgsu-baseball-blasts-3-home-runs-down-toledo-seasons-first-battle-of-i-75/stories/20260424109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/24/bgsu-baseball-blasts-3-home-runs-down-toledo-seasons-first-battle-of-i-75/stories/20260424109#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:01:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/24/bgsu-baseball-blasts-3-home-runs-down-toledo-seasons-first-battle-of-i-75/stories/20260424109 BOWLING GREEN — Powered by three home runs, the Bowling Green State University baseball team got the better of Toledo in the opening Battle of I-75 for the 2026 season at Steller Field on Friday, rallying from an early deficit for a 9-5 victory. Bowling Green's Andrew DiLodovico, top right, celebrates his go-ahead home run with teammate Jaxon Brown while other Falcons players rush to join in during their April 24 game against Toledo at Steller Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:17:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114 Now that spring football is over, time to start making fall plans. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan defensive back Zeke Berry during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/13/jim-tressel-desmond-howard-headline-downtown-toledo-fundraiser/stories/20260413083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/13/jim-tressel-desmond-howard-headline-downtown-toledo-fundraiser/stories/20260413083#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:03:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/13/jim-tressel-desmond-howard-headline-downtown-toledo-fundraiser/stories/20260413083 College football’s greatest rivalry will take center stage in downtown Toledo next month. Desmond Howard, Michigan 1989-91, reacts to a comment during the College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement show July 16, 2011, in South Bend, Ind. Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, former national champion coach at Ohio State and Youngstown State, motivates participants during his Team Tressel Fitness Challenge to Our Lady of Perpetual Hope elementary on Feb. 4 in South Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/07/michigan-championship-transfer-portal-opens-scramble-for-2027/stories/20260407104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/07/michigan-championship-transfer-portal-opens-scramble-for-2027/stories/20260407104#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:56:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/07/michigan-championship-transfer-portal-opens-scramble-for-2027/stories/20260407104 INDIANAPOLIS — The blue-and-maize confetti was still flying around the stadium when a new tradition in college basketball kicked off without much fanfare. Members of Michigan celebrate after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game April 6 in Indianapolis. Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg is pressured by UConn guard Braylon Mullins, rear, and forward Tarris Reed Jr., right, during the first half of the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game April 6 in Indianapolis. Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game. Michigan head coach Dusty May, center, celebrates with his team after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/05/ucla-storms-past-south-carolina-claim-1st-ncaa-womens-basketball-title/stories/20260405135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/05/ucla-storms-past-south-carolina-claim-1st-ncaa-womens-basketball-title/stories/20260405135#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:41:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/05/ucla-storms-past-south-carolina-claim-1st-ncaa-womens-basketball-title/stories/20260405135 PHOENIX — It’s mission accomplished for UCLA. UCLA players celebrate after defeating South Carolina. UCLA players celebrate after defeating South Carolina. UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez (11) grabs a rebound over South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson (5). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/04/freshmen-braylon-mullins-and-keaton-wagler-shine-others-struggle-uconns/stories/20260404126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/04/freshmen-braylon-mullins-and-keaton-wagler-shine-others-struggle-uconns/stories/20260404126#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:37:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/04/freshmen-braylon-mullins-and-keaton-wagler-shine-others-struggle-uconns/stories/20260404126 INDIANAPOLIS — The horn sounded, signaling UConn's return to the national championship game for the third time in four seasons. And freshman Braylon Mullins raised his arms in triumph, a huge smile on his face as he trotted over to join his celebrating Huskies teammates. UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) rebounds against Illinois. UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) celebrates a basket against Illinois. Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives against UConn. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/03/south-carolina-smothers-uconn-62-48-advance-ncaa-title-game-snaps-huskies/stories/20260403127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/03/south-carolina-smothers-uconn-62-48-advance-ncaa-title-game-snaps-huskies/stories/20260403127#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:53:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/03/south-carolina-smothers-uconn-62-48-advance-ncaa-title-game-snaps-huskies/stories/20260403127 PHOENIX — Dawn Staley and South Carolina are back in the NCAA Tournament title game after knocking off unbeaten UConn and Geno Auriemma in a physical contest that ended with a heated exchange between the game’s most recognizable coaches. South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue. South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson, right, and South Carolina guard Agot Makeer (44) celebrate after defeating UConn. South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson (00) and South Carolina guard Agot Makeer (44) go for a rebound against UConn. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/30/edwards-makeer-power-south-carolina-past-tcu-78-52-to-reach-the-final-four/stories/20260330117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/30/edwards-makeer-power-south-carolina-past-tcu-78-52-to-reach-the-final-four/stories/20260330117#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:31:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/30/edwards-makeer-power-south-carolina-past-tcu-78-52-to-reach-the-final-four/stories/20260330117 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and Agot Makeer added 18 to help South Carolina beat TCU 78-52 on Monday night to advance to the Final Four in the women's NCAA Tournament. TCU guard Olivia Miles (5) drives to the basket with South Carolina forwards Joyce Edwards (8) and Maryam Dauda, left, defending during the first half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 30 in Sacramento, Calif. South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) shoots over TCU forward Marta Suárez (7) during the first half. South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts to a play during the first half. TCU guard Olivia Miles lies on the court after being fouled during the first half. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/30/michigan-coach-dusty-may-leads-wolverines-into-program-s-first-final-four-2018/stories/20260330081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/30/michigan-coach-dusty-may-leads-wolverines-into-program-s-first-final-four-2018/stories/20260330081#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:41:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/30/michigan-coach-dusty-may-leads-wolverines-into-program-s-first-final-four-2018/stories/20260330081 CHICAGO — Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989. He also recalls the cultural effect of the Fab Five on college basketball. Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 29 in Chicago. Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 29 in Chicago. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 29 in Chicago. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg celebrates with the trophy after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 29 in Chicago. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/27/hannah-hidalgos-triple-double-tops-mikayla-blakes-notre-dame-march-madness/stories/20260327127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/27/hannah-hidalgos-triple-double-tops-mikayla-blakes-notre-dame-march-madness/stories/20260327127#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:56:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/27/hannah-hidalgos-triple-double-tops-mikayla-blakes-notre-dame-march-madness/stories/20260327127 FORT WORTH, Texas — Hannah Hidalgo already had her unusual triple-double and the NCAA single-season record for steals when she made the play that ultimately sent Notre Dame to the Elite Eight of March Madness. Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, top, and teammates celebrate the teams win against Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) takes a shot as Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo (3) and Iyana Moore (23) defend. Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) shoots after getting past Vanderbilt guard Aubrey Galvan, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/25/briggs-toledo-bg-game-returning-to-a-frozen-weeknight-is-a-travesty/stories/20260325098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/25/briggs-toledo-bg-game-returning-to-a-frozen-weeknight-is-a-travesty/stories/20260325098#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:32:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/25/briggs-toledo-bg-game-returning-to-a-frozen-weeknight-is-a-travesty/stories/20260325098 Call it the myth of MACtion. It's a packed Glass Bowl as the University of Toledo plays Bowling Green State University during their football game in Toledo Oct. 15, 2016. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/20/blaze-brothers-fall-ncaa-wrestling-semifinals/stories/20260320129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/20/blaze-brothers-fall-ncaa-wrestling-semifinals/stories/20260320129#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:24:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/20/blaze-brothers-fall-ncaa-wrestling-semifinals/stories/20260320129 CLEVELAND — Perrysburg natives Joey and Marcus Blaze both dropped their semifinal matches at the NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championships at Rocket Arena on Friday. Joey Blaze is pictured competing in the 2023 OHSAA state wrestling tournament for Perrysburg in Columbus. Blaze and his brother Marcus were in action on Saturday at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland competing for Purdue and Penn State, respectively. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/18/The-Associated-Press-2025-26-women-s-college-basketball-All-America-teams/stories/20260318140 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/18/The-Associated-Press-2025-26-women-s-college-basketball-All-America-teams/stories/20260318140#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:13:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/18/The-Associated-Press-2025-26-women-s-college-basketball-All-America-teams/stories/20260318140 The Associated Press 2025-26 All-America women’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments: UConn guard Blanca Quinonez (4) celebrates with UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Nov. 16, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/cluckin-madness-quest-for-the-best-local-chicken-wings/stories/20260311108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/cluckin-madness-quest-for-the-best-local-chicken-wings/stories/20260311108#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/cluckin-madness-quest-for-the-best-local-chicken-wings/stories/20260311108 Drums, flats, and fierce competition. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/ncaa-women-unbeaten-uconn-joined-ucla-texas-south-carolina-no-1-seeds/stories/20260315150 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/ncaa-women-unbeaten-uconn-joined-ucla-texas-south-carolina-no-1-seeds/stories/20260315150#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:53:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/ncaa-women-unbeaten-uconn-joined-ucla-texas-south-carolina-no-1-seeds/stories/20260315150 UConn edged UCLA as the No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament when the bracket was announced Sunday night, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma, center, instructs his team from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's on March 1 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/duke-arizona-michigan-florida-get-top-seeding-for-march-madness-miami-ohio-gets/stories/20260315149 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/duke-arizona-michigan-florida-get-top-seeding-for-march-madness-miami-ohio-gets/stories/20260315149#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:51:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/duke-arizona-michigan-florida-get-top-seeding-for-march-madness-miami-ohio-gets/stories/20260315149 The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona — and fewer losses than any team at all — is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth. Duke's Cameron Boozer (12) handles the ball as Syracuse's William Kyle III, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., on Feb. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/briggs-ncaa-selection-committee-clearly-wanted-snub-miami-ohio/stories/20260315142 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/briggs-ncaa-selection-committee-clearly-wanted-snub-miami-ohio/stories/20260315142#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:25:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/15/briggs-ncaa-selection-committee-clearly-wanted-snub-miami-ohio/stories/20260315142 All right, before my bracket self-destructs, a few quick takeaways from Selection Sunday … Miami (Ohio) guard Luke Skaljac reacts toward Ohio fans after an NCAA college basketball game on March 6 in Athens, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/11/women-s-mac-tournament-miami-ohio-slips-past-kent-state/stories/20260311111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/11/women-s-mac-tournament-miami-ohio-slips-past-kent-state/stories/20260311111#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:15:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/11/women-s-mac-tournament-miami-ohio-slips-past-kent-state/stories/20260311111 CLEVELAND — Top-seeded Miami (Ohio) got a bit of a scare from Kent State in the opening game of the Mid-American Conference women’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, but the RedHawks hung on for a 65-58 victory at Rocket Arena. A banner is hung during the MAC basketball tournament at Rocket Arena on March 14, 2025 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/11/toledo-bgsu-men-s-basketball-players-earn-all-mac-honors/stories/20260311096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/11/toledo-bgsu-men-s-basketball-players-earn-all-mac-honors/stories/20260311096#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:38:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/11/toledo-bgsu-men-s-basketball-players-earn-all-mac-honors/stories/20260311096 A trio of guards represented the Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo men’s basketball programs on the Mid-American Conference all-conference teams on Wednesday. The crowd reacts to Leroy Blyden Jr., making the game-winning 3-point shot during the Battle of I-75 at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo, on Jan. 24. Toledo defeated Bowling Green, 73-72. Toledo’s Sonny Wilson looks to shoot the ball as Bowling Green’s Javontae Campbell guards him during a men’s college basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Feb. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/10/michigan-wins-three-of-the-top-four-ap-all-big-ten-honors/stories/20260310098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/10/michigan-wins-three-of-the-top-four-ap-all-big-ten-honors/stories/20260310098#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:07:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/03/10/michigan-wins-three-of-the-top-four-ap-all-big-ten-honors/stories/20260310098 ROSEMONT, Ill. — Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg has been selected as the Big Ten player of the year by the conference’s coaches and media members. Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg celebrates after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa on March 5 in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan head coach Dusty May directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa on March 5 in Iowa City, Iowa. Illinois' Keaton Wagler advances the ball as Oregon's Drew Carter pursues during an NCAA college basketball game March 3 in Champaign, Ill. Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) looks to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue on Feb. 26 in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) goes to the basket in front of forward Amare Bynum, left, center Ivan Njegovan, center, and guard John Mobley Jr., right, half of an NCAA college basketball game March 1 in Columbus.