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Best Photos: 2024 NCAA Fall Championships

Congratulations to all the teams that won and competed in an NCAA championship during the fall season. Check out some of the best photos from the fall championship season below to see what the accomplishments mean to student-athletes across all three divisions.

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VERONA, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 23: Runners compete during the Division I Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Wisconsin. (Photo by Aaron Gash/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

VERONA, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 23: Doris Lemngole #108 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts as she wins the Division I Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Wisconsin. (Photo by Aaron Gash/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

VERONA, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 23: Lexy Halladay-Lowry #146 and Taylor Lovell #149 of the Brigham Young Cougars react after winning first place as a team during the Division I Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Wisconsin. (Photo by Aaron Gash/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

VERONA, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 23: Graham Blanks #610 of the Harvard Crimson wins the Division I Men’s Cross Country Championship held at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Wisconsin. (Photo by Aaron Gash/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

VERONA, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 23: Habtom Samuel of the New Mexico Lobos and Graham Blanks of the Harvard Crimson pose after swapping jerseys during the Division I Men’s Cross Country Championship held at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Wisconsin. (Photo by Aaron Gash/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: Athletes compete during the Division II Men’s Cross Country Championship held at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course on November 23, 2024 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Don Feria/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: Athletes compete during the Division II Men’s Cross Country Championship held at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course on November 23, 2024 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Don Feria/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: William Amponsah of West Texas A&M Buffaloes reacts as he crosses the finish line during the Division II Men’s Cross Country Championship held at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course on November 23, 2024 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Don Feria/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: The Pittsburg State Gorillas huddle before the Division II Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course on November 23, 2024 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Don Feria/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: Mud and rain soaked athletes compete during the Division II Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course on November 23, 2024 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Don Feria/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Abigail Patterson #876 of the Washington University Bears competes alongside teammates during the Division III Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center on November 23, 2024 in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Faith Dunkin #564 of the Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers competes during the Division III Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center on November 23, 2024 in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)Faith Dunkin

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Athletes compete during the Division III Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center on November 23, 2024 in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)Evelyn Battleson-Gunkel

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Athletes compete during the Division III Men’s Cross Country Championship held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center on November 23, 2024 in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Christian Patzka #413 of the UW-Whitewater Warhawks reacts as he wins the Division III Men’s Cross Country Championship held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center on November 23, 2024 in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Derek Stanley of the Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles holds the championship trophy following the Division III Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center on November 23, 2024 in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)Derek Stanley

WACO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Dasha Vidmanova of the Georgia Bulldogs eyes the ball while competing against DJ Bennett of the Auburn Tigers during the Division I Women’s Tennis Championship held at The Hurd Tennis Center on November 24, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

WACO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: DJ Bennett of the Auburn Tigers is comforted by her teammate Ava Hrastar after her loss against Dasha Vidmanova of the Georgia Bulldogs during the Division I Women’s Tennis Championship held at The Hurd Tennis Center on November 24, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

WACO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Michael Zheng of the Columbia Lions serves against Ozan Baris of the Michigan State Spartans during the Division I Men’s Tennis Championship held at The Hurd Tennis Center on November 24, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

WACO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Benjamin Kittay and Gavin Young of the Michigan Wolverines high five while competing against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs during the Division I Men’s Tennis Championship held at The Hurd Tennis Center on November 24, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

WACO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Melodie Collard and Elaine Chervinsky of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrate their win over the UCLA Bruins during the Division I Women’s Tennis Championship held at The Hurd Tennis Center on November 24, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

WACO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Pedro Vives and Lui Maxted of the Texas Christian Horned Frogs celebrate their win over the Michigan Wolverines during the Division I Men’s Tennis Championship held at The Hurd Tennis Center on November 24, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 24: The Middlebury Panthers huddle prior to the Division III Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Turf Field on November 24, 2024 in Lexington, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 24: Katherine Lantzy #21 of the Middlebury Panthers reacts in the first half of the Division III Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Turf Field on November 24, 2024 in Lexington, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 24: Grace Keefe #26 of the Middlebury Panthers handles the ball against the Tufts Jumbos during the Division III Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Turf Field on November 24, 2024 in Lexington, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 24: Megan Fuqua #22 of the Middlebury Panthers and Katarina Villa #14 of the Tufts Jumbos compete for the ball in the first half of the Division III Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Turf Field on November 24, 2024 in Lexington, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 24: The Middlebury Panthers celebrate after defeating the Tufts Jumbos in the Division III Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Turf Field on November 24, 2024 in Lexington, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 24: Marlee Fetrow #25 of the Kutztown Golden Bears passes the ball against the St. Anselm Hawks during the Division II Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Saints Field on November 24, 2024 in Gaffney, South Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 24: Millie Forster #10 of the St. Anselm Hawks passes the ball against the Kutztown Golden Bears during the Division II Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Saints Field on November 24, 2024 in Gaffney, South Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 24: Maddie Davis #1 of the St. Anselm Hawks celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Kutztown Golden Bears during the Division II Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at Saints Field on November 24, 2024 in Gaffney, South Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 24: The St. Anselm Hawks celebrate after winning the Division II Women’s Field Hockey Championship against the Kutztown Golden Bears at Saints Field on November 24, 2024 in Gaffney, South Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Ilse Tromp #9 of the Northwestern Wildcats shoots against the Saint Joseph's Hawks during the Division I Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at the Phyllis Ocker Field Hockey Complex on November 24, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Tim Fuller/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Maddie Zimmer #8 of the Northwestern Wildcats shoots against the Saint Joseph's Hawks during the Division I Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at the Phyllis Ocker Field Hockey Complex on November 24, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Tim Fuller/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Lauren Wadas #2 of the Northwestern Wildcats tears up while holding the trophy after defeating the Saint Joseph's Hawks during the Division I Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at the Phyllis Ocker Field Hockey Complex on November 24, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Tim Fuller/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: The Northwestern Wildcats celebrate after defeating the Saint Joseph's Hawks during the Division I Women’s Field Hockey Championship held at the Phyllis Ocker Field Hockey Complex on November 24, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Tim Fuller/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 7: Obed Opoku #24 of the Amherst Mammoths and Dylan Hoke #5 of the Connecticut College Camels react after colliding during the Division III Men’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 7, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 7: Goaltender Peter Silvester #1 of the Connecticut College Camels gives up the game-winning penalty kick to Simon Kalinauskas #33 of the Amherst Mammoths during the Division III Men’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 7, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 7: The Amherst Mammoths celebrate their 4-3 shootout win against the Connecticut College Camels during the Division III Men’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 7, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 7: Head coach Justin Serpone of the Amherst Mammoths is lifted by his team as they celebrate their win over the Connecticut College Camels in the Division III Men’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 7, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SALEM, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 7: Abbie Dix #23 of the Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks hits against the block of Mackenzie Coley #5 of the Juniata Eagles during the Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the Cregger Center on December 7, 2024 in Salem, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SALEM, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 7: The Juniata Eagles celebrate their win over the Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks in the Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the Cregger Center on December 7, 2024 in Salem, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SALEM, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 7: The Juniata Eagles raise the trophy after defeating the Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks in the Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the Cregger Center on December 7, 2024 in Salem, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SALEM, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 7: Kiona Sky Rousset-Hernandez #7 of the Juniata Eagles celebrates after defeating the Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks in the Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the Cregger Center on December 7, 2024 in Salem, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SALEM, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 7: The Juniata Eagles celebrate by cutting the net after their victory against the Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks in the Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the Cregger Center on December 7, 2024 in Salem, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 8: Nell Dwyer #23 of the William Smith Herons and Olivia Clemons #9 of the Washington University Bears race after the ball in the first half of the Division III Women’s Soccer Championship between the Washington University Bears and the William Smith Herons held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 8: Ella Koleno #11 and Olivia Clemons #9 of the Washington University Bears celebrate Clemons’ goal against the William Smith Herons in the second half of the Division III Women’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 8: Sidney Conner #33 of the Washington University Bears makes a save against the William Smith Herons during the Division III Women’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 8: The Washington University Bears celebrate their win over the the William Smith Herons in the Division III Women’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 8: The Washington University Bears celebrate their win over the the William Smith Herons in the Division III Women’s Soccer Championship held at Peter Johann Memorial Field on December 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 8: An unidentified player handles the ball before the game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins during the Division I Men’s Water Polo Championship held at the Avery Aquatic Center on December 8, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 8: Robert López Duart #9 of USC Trojans looks to shoot against the UCLA Bruins during the Division I Men’s Water Polo Championship held at the Avery Aquatic Center on December 8, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 8: Jack Larsen #10 of UCLA Bruins looks to shoot around Zach Bettino #28 of the USC Trojans during the Division I Men’s Water Polo Championship held at the Avery Aquatic Center on December 8, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 8: The UCLA Bruins take on the USC Trojans during the Division I Men’s Water Polo Championship held at the Avery Aquatic Center on December 8, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 8: Aaron Voggenthaler #7 and Jack Larsen #10 of UCLA Bruins celebrate after defeating the USC Trojans in the Division I Men’s Water Polo Championship held at the Avery Aquatic Center on December 8, 2024 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 9: The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons take the pitch for their match during the Division I Women’s Soccer Championship held at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 9, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 9: The Wake Forest Demon Deacons huddle before their match against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Division I Women’s Soccer Championship held at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 9, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 9: Caiya Hanks #9 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Aven Alvarez #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels compete for the ball during the Division I Women’s Soccer Championship held at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 9, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 9: Aria Nagai #19 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after Olivia Thomas #33 scored against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Division I Women’s Soccer Championship held at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 9, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 09: The North Carolina Tar Heels douse head coach Damon Nahas in a Powerade bath after defeating the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the 2024 Division I Women's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 09, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 1-0. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 09: The North Carolina Tar Heels celebrate their win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the 2024 Division I Women's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 09, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 1-0. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Jan Rohrling #20 of the Lynn Fighting Knights and Caio Moraes #8 of the Charleston Golden Eagles compete for the ball during the second half of the Division II Men’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 14, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Tristen Rose #31 of the Charleston Golden Eagles passes against the Lynn Fighting Knights in the second half of the Division II Men’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 14, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: The Lynn Fighting Knights celebrate their win against the Charleston Golden Eagles during the Division II Men’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 14, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Fabio Menzel #23 of the Lynn Fighting Knights celebrates after defeating the Charleston Golden Eagles during the Division II Men’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 14, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Max Lambertz #4 and Fabian Vyhnalek #7 of the Lynn Fighting Knights celebrate after defeating the Charleston Golden Eagles, 3-2, in the Division II Men’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 14, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - DECEMBER 14: Kimberly DeBoer #12 and Katie Parker #23 of the San Francisco State Gators block a hit by Fabia Gonzalez Stanton #7 of the Lynn Fighting Knights during the Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Sanford Pentagon on December 14, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - DECEMBER 14: Ula Gorjup #3 of the Lynn Fighting Knights sets against the San Francisco State Gators during the Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Sanford Pentagon on December 14, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - DECEMBER 14: The San Francisco State Gators celebrate a point against the Lynn Fighting Knights during the Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Sanford Pentagon on December 14, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - DECEMBER 14: The Lynn Fighting Knights celebrate their win over the San Francisco State Gators during the Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Sanford Pentagon on December 14, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - DECEMBER 14: Maria Cecilia Pinho #21 of the Lynn Fighting Knights celebrates after defeating the San Francisco State Gators during the Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Sanford Pentagon on December 14, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: The Minnesota St. Mankato Mavericks huddle with teammates in the stands before taking on the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos in the Division II Women’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 15, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. The 41 members of the Minnesota St. Mankato Mavericks were split for the match as NCAA rules only permit 24 players to be on an active roster. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Maclayne Menzel #36 of the Minnesota St. Mankato Mavericks moves the ball against Chloe Green #15 of the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos during the Division II Women’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 15, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Giselle Samayoa #12 of the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos and Avery Korsching #25 of the Minnesota St. Mankato Mavericks go for a header during the Division II Women’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 15, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MATTHEWS, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Alexis Macias #13 of the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos hugs a teammate after defeating the Minnesota St. Mankato Mavericks in the Division II Women’s Soccer Championship held at the Sportsplex at Matthews on December 15, 2024 in Matthews, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Tarik Pannholzer #9 of the Marshall Thundering Herd reacts after scoring a goal against the Vermont Catamounts during the 2024 Division I Men's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 16, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: The Vermont Catamounts celebrate after their win against the Marshall Thundering Herd during the 2024 Division I Men's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 16, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. Vermont won 1-0 in overtime. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Zach Barrett #28 of the Vermont Catamounts moves the ball against Haruhi Taneda #18 of the Marshall Thundering Herd during the 2024 Division I Men's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 16, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Maximilian Kissel #9 of the Vermont Catamounts beats Aleksa Janjic #33 of the Marshall Thundering Herd to score the game-winning goal in overtime during the 2024 Division I Men's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 16, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. Vermont won 1-0 in overtime. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Rob Dow and Maximilian Kissel #9 of the Vermont Catamounts celebrate after their win against the Marshall Thundering Herd during the 2024 Division I Men's Soccer Championship at WakeMed Soccer Park on December 16, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. Kissel scored the game-winning goal in overtime. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: NCAA President Charlie Baker chats with Santa Claus before the Division II Football Championship between the Ferris State Bulldogs and the Valdosta State Blazers held at McKinney ISD Stadium on December 21, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Fred Norman #78 of the Valdosta State Blazers prays before the game against the Ferris State Bulldogs during the Division II Football Championship held at McKinney ISD Stadium on December 21, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Diego Bremer #10 of the Valdosta State Blazers of the Valdosta State Blazers celebrates a touchdown reception against the Ferris State Bulldogs during the Division II Football Championship held at McKinney ISD Stadium on December 21, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Trinidad Chambliss #4 of the Ferris State Bulldogs rushes for a touchdown against the Valdosta State Blazers during the Division II Football Championship held at McKinney ISD Stadium on December 21, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Trinidad Chambliss #4 of the Ferris State Bulldogs celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Valdosta State Blazers during the Division II Football Championship held at McKinney ISD Stadium on December 21, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Tyrone Flower #11 of the Ferris State Bulldogs tackles a Valdosta State Blazers athlete during the Division II Football Championship held at McKinney ISD Stadium on December 21, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: The Ferris State Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the Valdosta State Blazers to win the Division II Football Championship held at McKinney ISD Stadium on December 21, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - DECEMBER 22: Cara Cresse #13 of the Louisville Cardinals arrives at the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship against the Penn St. Nittany Lions held at the KFC YUM! Center on December 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - DECEMBER 22: The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Louisville Cardinals shake hands before the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the KFC YUM! Center on December 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - DECEMBER 22: Charitie Luper #4 of the Louisville Cardinals passes against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the KFC YUM! Center on December 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - DECEMBER 22: Charitie Luper #4 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates a point with teammates against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the KFC YUM! Center on December 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - DECEMBER 22: The Penn State Nittany Lions celebrate their win over the Louisville Cardinals in the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the KFC YUM! Center on December 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - DECEMBER 22: Ava Falduto #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals in the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the KFC YUM! Center on December 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - DECEMBER 22: Head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals in the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship held at the KFC YUM! Center on December 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Schumacher-Cawley is the first female head coach to win the championship. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TEXAS - JANUARY 5: Joe Sacco #24 of the North Central Cardinals leaps over Luka Soric #95 of the Mount Union Purple Raiders during the first half of the Division III Football Championship held at Shell Energy Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TEXAS - JANUARY 5: Luke Lehnen #5 of the North Central Cardinals runs for a touchdown against the Mount Union Purple Raiders during the first half of the Division III Football Championship held at Shell Energy Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TEXAS - JANUARY 5: Matt Anderson #81 of the Mount Union Purple Raiders catches a pass against the North Central Cardinals during the first half of the Division III Football Championship held at Shell Energy Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TEXAS - JANUARY 5: Jerry Cooper Jr. #17 of the Mount Union Purple Raiders runs for a touchdown against the North Central Cardinals during the second half of the Division III Football Championship held at Shell Energy Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TEXAS - JANUARY 5: Luke Lehnen #5 and Rahmareon Roby #2 of the North Central Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Mount Union Purple Raiders in the Division III Football Championship held at Shell Energy Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

FRISCO, TEXAS - JANUARY 6: The Montana State Bobcats take on the North Dakota State Bison during the Division I FCS Football Championship held at Toyota Stadium on January 6, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

FRISCO, TEXAS - JANUARY 6: Cam Miller #7 of the North Dakota State Bison runs for a touchdown against the Montana State Bobcats during the first half of the Division I FCS Football Championship held at Toyota Stadium on January 6, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

FRISCO, TEXAS - JANUARY 6: Bryce Lance #5 of the North Dakota State Bison catches a touchdown pass against the Montana State Bobcats during the Division I FCS Football Championship held at Toyota Stadium on January 6, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

FRISCO, TEXAS - JANUARY 6: Braylon Henderson #1 of the North Dakota State Bison celebrates a touchdown against the Montana State Bobcats during the Division I FCS Football Championship held at Toyota Stadium on January 6, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)