Sam Fariss

Joined: Feb 26, 2024

Sam Fariss is a staff writer for our NCAA team. She attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Sam has covered college football and other collegiate sports for six years now. Her favorite teams are the Ducks (of course) and the Texas Longhorns because she was raised in Austin!

Emanuel Sharp, Ja'Vier Francis, Florida v Houston

The ‘Cruz Curse’ strikes again as Houston can’t hold huge lead in national championship game

L.J. Cryer, Florida v Houston

LJ Cryer and Emanuel Sharp turnovers spelled doom for Cougars' title hopes

Mar 24, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

Geno Auriemma lambasts the NCAA for ridiculous women's NCAA Tournament schedule

Mar 28, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Vanessa de Jesus (2) slips past North Carolina Tar Heels center Maria Gakdeng (5) for two points at Legacy Arena in the Sweet 16.

Lack of Maria Gakdeng's presence leads to UNC loss against Duke in Sweet 16

Flau'Jae Johnson, NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - First Round - Baton Rouge

NC State vs LSU women’s basketball how to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and prediction

Lexi Donarski, Reigan Richardson, North Carolina v Duke

Duke vs UNC women’s basketball how to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and prediction

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Derik Queen, Colorado State v Maryland

Colorado State fans go from elation to despair in 3.7 seconds

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson looks on against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena.

Houston HC Kelvin Sampson shows a moment of kindness after beating Gonzaga

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) dribbles the ball defended by New Mexico Lobos forward Filip Borovicanin (8).

Marquette stunned by early exit thanks to New Mexico Lobos

Jaylani Darden, Norfolk State v Florida

Norfolk State’s Jaylani Darden displaying more than just skill on this unreal play

T.J. Otzelberger, Lipscomb v Iowa State

T.J. Otzelberger gets a big pay day after Iowa State beats Lipscomb in First Round

Audi Crooks, Jordan Hobbs, Iowa State v Michigan

ISU Cyclone women bested by Michigan Wolverines in high-scoring First Round matchup

Amir Khan, McNeese State men's basketball manager

Amir Khan's banner season continues after McNeese upset Clemson

St. John's v Marquette

Shaka Smart puts his players in the coach's seat during in-game timeouts

Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; Alabama State Hornets head coach Tony Madlock reacts in the second half against the St. Francis (Pa) Red Flash at UD Arena.

Tony Madlock's speech will have fans of any team ready to run through a brick wall

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) is injured in the first half at Spectrum Center.

Duke fans breathe a sigh of relief after Cooper Flagg's x-ray results come in