Former Nevada star Darrion Williams led Texas Tech to a thrilling Elite 8 victory with a game-winning shot in overtime. The Sacramento native scored 20 points and hit the game-tying 3-pointer that sent the game to overtime. Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland praised Williams for his resilience and heart, with the team set to face top-seeded Florida on Saturday for a spot in the Final Four.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will make his debut at the American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe this summer, joining a star-studded field that includes Travis Kelce, Alex Rodriguez, and Annika Sorenstam. Kittle, a fan favorite, recently finished his eighth season in the NFL with impressive career stats.
In softball, the Nevada Wolf Pack edged out San Diego State, 1-0, in a low-scoring game with Aaliyah Jenkins delivering the game-winning RBI triple in the sixth inning. Hailey McLean pitched a shutout, allowing just two hits, to secure the win. The Wolf Pack, now 25-8 overall and 3-1 in the MW, will continue their series against SDSU with games on Friday and Saturday.
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