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Clarifications on the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship

Broadcast As in previous years, there is no requirement to produce coverage of or provide live commentary in the first and second rounds of the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship - this year in partnership with the NCAA, ESPN...

Committed student-athletes make committed nurses

As the need for health care workers continues to grow, student-athletes find their calling in nursing with the support of their coaches and athletics departments.

National Student Athlete Day 2021

Today, National Student-Athlete Day, offers the opportunity to celebrate the resiliency of those students participating in college sports during a year of upheaval. The past 12 months have been challenging for all those involved in NCAA...

NCAA reminds fans to follow health and safety measures at Final Fours

With semifinal games tipping off Friday in San Antonio and Saturday in Indianapolis, the NCAA is reminding fans to follow health and safety protocols in place for the Women’s and Men’s Final Fours. Developed in coordination with local...

Fan cutouts bring out the passion behind college sports

For this year’s championships, the NCAA launched a fan cutout program that allows college basketball fans the opportunity to be “there” once again.

Limited tickets still available for Women’s and Men’s Final Fours

Limited tickets remain available for the 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s and Men’s Championships.

Emmert praises student-athletes, addresses key issues in college sports

NCAA President Mark Emmert spoke with media via videoconference for the second time in as many days today, praising student-athletes for their dedication to compete safely during a pandemic and emphasizing the historic nature of the issues currently surrounding college athletics.

Statement from the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Committee

The NCAA and the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Committee have been informed that, due to a positive COVID-19 test result and contact tracing, Temple has chosen to withdraw from the team competition of the 2021 National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships Salt Lake City regional.

NCAA recognizes 8 individuals as Legacy Award recipients

The NCAA has honored eight individuals as 2021 Legacy Award recipients for their community outreach, local activism and commitment to inclusive excellence.

Statement from the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Committee

The NCAA and the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Committee are disappointed that, due to COVID-19 protocols, Auburn will be unable to participate in the 2021 National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships to which they had earned an opportunity.

Emmert speaks on gender equity, antitrust case

NCAA President Mark Emmert today addressed the media via videoconference from the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship in San Antonio.

NCAA statement on U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments

We are grateful to the Court for the opportunity to present our case. Today, we believe we demonstrated why, under antitrust laws, the NCAA should have ample latitude to ensure college sports are played by student-athletes and not paid professionals.

Rutgers’ Cassidy elected DI SAAC chair

Ryan Cassidy was voted chair of the Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in its executive board election earlier this month. Brynn Carlson and Bryce Choate will serve as vice chairs.

Statement from the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee

The NCAA and the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee regret that, because of COVID-19 protocols, Michigan’s student-athletes and coaching staff will not be able to compete in a tournament in which they earned the right to participate.

Bids sought to host preliminary rounds of FCS playoff

The Division I Football Oversight Committee approved a recommendation that up to 16 potential preliminary-round host sites for the 2020-21 Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoff be identified by April 6.

NCAA statement on loss of Oscar Frayer

“We join the Grand Canyon University community in mourning the tragic loss of Oscar Frayer. While still a young man, he had already accomplished so much and was a light to many. Sports fans everywhere were fortunate to watch him play the...

External equity review of all championships announced

“The NCAA will continue to aggressively address material and impactful differences between the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. While many of the operational issues identified have been resolved, we must continue to...

Statement from the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee

“The NCAA and the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee regret that, because of COVID-19 protocols, Notre Dame’s student-athletes and coaching staff will not be able to play in a tournament in which they earned the right to participate...

Entire DI men’s and women’s soccer tournaments to be held in North Carolina

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee on Wednesday approved a proposal that would consolidate the Division I Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships by having all 48 women’s teams and all 36 men’s teams compete in Cary, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas.

DI Council approves limited eligibility waiver

The Division I Council provided a waiver allowing college athletes to participate in limited competition with other collegiate opponents without using a season of eligibility if their schools and/or conferences cancel or suspend spring sport seasons.

Statement from Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has declared the VCU-Oregon game scheduled for Saturday night at Indiana Farmers Coliseum a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols.

NCAA testing protocols for basketball championships

Based upon the recommendations of the NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group and their collaboration with the CDC, the NCAA established standard testing requirements for all championships. Local medical authorities at each location help the...

Holzman, NCAA leaders address weight room, other amenities in San Antonio

Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice president for women’s basketball, opened Friday morning’s Division I Women’s Basketball Championship media briefing acknowledging the wave of recent concerns about some of the amenities provided to student-athletes participating in this year’s tournament.

Holzman shares updates, excitement for Division I Women's Basketball Championship

NCAA Vice President of Women’s Basketball Lynn Holzman provided updates and answered questions regarding the Division I Women's Basketball Championship during Thursday morning’s media briefing.

8 positive COVID cases out of 9,100 tests as March Madness starts in Indy

As of Thursday morning, eight positive COVID-19 cases have been identified out of more than 9,100 tests so far for Tier 1, 2 and 3 individuals at the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in Indiana. This includes only one additional positive since testing numbers were shared Wednesday.