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Otega Oweh’s Half-Court Heave Saves Kentucky in Overtime Thriller
I wrote about this because it was pure March madness. Kentucky was seconds from an early exit until Otega Oweh’s 40-foot prayer banked in at the buzzer to force OT. Watching him drop a career-high 35 points to spark an 89-84 escape was the ultimate "don't count them out" moment.
SLU Blitzes Bulldogs in Historic Round of 64 Record-Setter Showdown in Buffalo
I chose to cover this game story because it was a total masterclass. Watching the Billikens absolutely bully an SEC team in the paint and rip off a 23–0 run was wild to see in person. Plus, witnessing them set a school record with their 29th win made it a piece of history.
Michigan Dominates Arizona: A Final Four Showdown in Indy
I chose to cover this story because there's nothing quite like the energy of a "win or go home" moment where everything just clicks. Seeing that shift from a close battle to total dominance in a place like Indy captures the raw, underdog spirit and the pure joy of the game that reminds us why we fall in love with sports in the first place.
UConn Stuns Duke in Instant Classic Miracle in D.C.
I chose to cover this game to capture the narrative of an improbable 19-point comeback capped by Braylon Mullins’ iconic buzzer-beater, marking it as a historic moment in March Madness history.
Men’s Soccer Hopes for NCAA Success in 2025
This feature story was written through an in-depth sit-down interview with Coach Wassermann. I explored his coaching philosophy, his four-pillar player development system (technical, tactical, physical, mental), and how he approaches recruiting both domestic and international talent. The piece highlights the program's academic success as well as the men's soccer team posted the highest GPA among all men's teams at SIUE during his tenure.
Pallante and Urías Lead Cardinals to Shutout Win Over Mets
After a tough loss the night before, the Cardinals bounced back with a dominant 3-0 shutout fueled by Andre Pallante’s sparkling season debut. Powered by a two-run double from Iván Herrera and a solo blast from Ramón Urías, St. Louis stifled the New York offense to move their record to 3-2 on the season.
Cardinals Rally Late to Secure Opening Day Thriller Over Rays
St. Louis erased a deep six-run deficit with a historic eight-run explosion in the sixth inning to stun Tampa Bay. Alec Burleson’s two-run blast capped the rally, securing a 9-7 victory in the hottest home opener in Busch Stadium history.