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Mullins Madness! Freshman's 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot
2+ week, 3+ day ago (596+ words) The Blue Devils (35-3) led by three before UConn's Silas Demary Jr. made one of two free throws with 10 seconds left. With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer's pass near midcourt was deflected by Demary, and…...
The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
2+ week, 3+ day ago (964+ words) All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And somebody has to be play the part of the unheralded "little guy." At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois....
Yaxel Lendeborg scores 27 points as Michigan rolls into the Final Four, beating Tennessee 95-62
2+ week, 3+ day ago (583+ words) Morez Johnson Jr. added 12 points for top-seeded Michigan, which posted its 11th victory this season by at least 30 points. Aday Mara had 11 points and blocked two shots in the Midwest Region final. Making the most of its size and athleticism on…...
UCLA storms back from a rare halftime deficit behind Betts to beat Duke and reach women's Final Four
2+ week, 3+ day ago (468+ words) The top-seeded Bruins will play either Texas or Michigan in Phoenix on Friday in the national semifinals. UCLA is two wins away from the program's first NCAA title. Third-seeded Duke tested UCLA (35-1) like few teams had done this season. The…...
UConn and Geno Auriemma beat Notre Dame 70-52 to secure 25th women's Final Four appearance
2+ week, 3+ day ago (403+ words) The Huskies (38-0), who have won 54 games in a row, clinched the first spot for the Final Four in Phoenix. They will be going for their 13th national championship. Azzi Fudd, UConn's other first-team AP All-America pick, added 13 points and four assists....
From Tipperary to SEC: Irish rugby player with no football experience commits to South Carolina
2+ week, 4+ day ago (859+ words) The 20-year-old Irishman who has never played American football committed on Sunday to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman. Giwa, who is also Nigerian, has come a long way " from Tipperary " in a short amount of time. Just…...
Archdeacon: As March Madness plays on, Jim Jabir embraces life's final chapter with grace
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1951+ words) March Madness always has had special meaning to Jim Jabir, but never more so than this year. For the beloved former Dayton Flyers women's basketball coach, it's about more than just winning games now, it's about holding onto an ever-fading…...
Arkansas State plays Cleveland State in NIT matchup
2+ week, 4+ day ago (260+ words) Cleveland State Vikings (26-9, 14-8 Horizon) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (26-9, 15-5 Sun Belt) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Monday, 8 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State and Cleveland State play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Red Wolves are 15-5 against Sun Belt opponents and 11-4 in non-conference play....
Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue
2+ week, 4+ day ago (804+ words) Lloyd and the Wildcats are back in the Final Four for the first time since Lute Olson's heyday 25 years ago as Arizona once again looks like a threat to win it all. Freshman Koa Peat scored 20 points with his strength…...
Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
2+ week, 4+ day ago (290+ words) This will be the sixth trip to the Final Four for Illinois, which has never won a national title. The Fighting Illini will face either Duke or UConn next weekend in Indianapolis. The much taller Illini (28-8) outrebounded Iowa 38-21 in the…...