WACO, Texas — A Baylor program that produced the likes of Michael Johnson and Jeremy Wariner enjoyed what coach Todd Harbour called one of its “best days ever” Saturday, combining for 30 NCAA regional qualifying marks.

AUSTIN, Texas — They’ve lost six of their last seven. They were swept for the first time at home by a conference opponent last weekend. Right now, the postseason is no guarantee. But the No. 20 Longhorns are far from rock bottom.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — To some, lacrosse is a game of speed, agility and finesse. Others know it as a hard-fought and physical contest, much like football. While a number of sports feature different rules for indoor and outdoor playing conditions, few sports other than lacrosse are governed by significantly different rules depending on athletes’ gender.

LAWRENCE, Kan. — What was becoming an in-state rivalry is on the verge of turning into an in-state monopoly.

MINNEAPOLIS — It seems odd for a golf team to worry about its win-loss record, but thanks to a rule implemented last summer by the NCAA, that’s exactly what the Minnesota men’s golf team has to do. The much-debated .500 rule was implemented last August, and requires that teams have an overall win-loss record above .500 to qualify for NCAA postseason play.

DURHAM, N.C. — To succeed in match play, a golfer must stay positive, adapt on the fly and recover quickly from disappointment — skills that also come in handy when you’re at a new school in a new country, following the greatest player in program history and then you discover a frightening circulatory condition. Fortunately, Alison Whitaker is good at match play.