http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 04:11:20 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 15:25:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/13/toledo-bgsu-baseball-face-postseason-stakes-in-regular-season-finales/stories/20260513081 With the Mid-American Conference baseball tournament looming, Toledo and Bowling Green State University find themselves in two different, yet seasonally important situations heading into the final regular season series. Toledo coach Rob Reinstetle ahead of a college baseball game between the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo at UM’s Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 25. Bowling Green’s Jackson Miller throws a pitch during a Mid-American Conference college baseball game between Bowling Green State University and Ohio University at BGSU’s Steller Field in Bowling Green on March 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/07/march-madness-tournaments-expand-76-teams-each-starting-next-season/stories/20260507113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/07/march-madness-tournaments-expand-76-teams-each-starting-next-season/stories/20260507113#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 22:12:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/07/march-madness-tournaments-expand-76-teams-each-starting-next-season/stories/20260507113 The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form. March Madness logo sis displayed at center court during the opening rounds of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Pittsburgh in 2024. FILE - Southern California forward Evan Mobley (4) fights for the opening tipoff with Oregon guard LJ Figueroa (12) during the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in 2021, in Indianapolis. A basketball goes throw the net before an Elite Eight game between Iowa and Illinois in the NCAA college basketball tournament on March 28 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/07/briggs-jim-tressel-desmond-howard-water-under-bridge/stories/20260507103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/07/briggs-jim-tressel-desmond-howard-water-under-bridge/stories/20260507103#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 21:07:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/05/07/briggs-jim-tressel-desmond-howard-water-under-bridge/stories/20260507103 Call it water under the High Level Bridge. An Evening with Jim Tressel and Desmond Howard on Wednesday night at the Glass City Center. An Evening with Jim Tressel and Desmond Howard was held on Wednesday night at the Glass City Center. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/28/ncaa-remains-on-track-expand-76-team-march-madness-bracket/stories/20260428103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/28/ncaa-remains-on-track-expand-76-team-march-madness-bracket/stories/20260428103#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:26:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/28/ncaa-remains-on-track-expand-76-team-march-madness-bracket/stories/20260428103 The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years. Michigan celebrates after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four on April 6 in Indianapolis. Members of Michigan celebrate after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four on April 6 in Indianapolis. 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.