Top-ranked UCLA (37-1) dismantled equally top-ranked South Carolina (36-4), 79-51, in a women's basketball showdown that was billed as a coin flip and turned into a statement. The Bruins didn't just win — they controlled every minute, holding the Gamecocks to 51 points and announcing that the road to a national title runs through Westwood.
On the diamond, #5 North Carolina (54-14-1) overwhelmed Oklahoma (43-23) 13-2, putting up a crooked number and never looking back. The Tar Heels' lineup was relentless, and their pitching made a tough Sooners offense disappear.
In men's volleyball, #2 Hawai'i (28-5) handled UC Irvine (20-8) in four sets, 3-1, defending home court the way only the Rainbow Warriors can — with an entire island behind them.
And circle this: the football slate is loading up. Season openers include North Carolina at TCU, NC State at Virginia, Hawai'i at Stanford, and USC hosting San José State. The wait is almost over.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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