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UCLA withstands Texas' late charge, reaches first national championship game with grinding 51-44 win

Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas for a 51-44 win to reach the women’s NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time

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South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak

Ta’Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat UConn 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game

The Independent UK

Sophomore Slump? Not for Michigan’s Band of Young Stars

Dek: Olivia Olson, Syla Swords and Mila Holloway have been the Wolverines’ ragtag trio of guards. But they’re not the only second-year players powering this team’s NCAA tournament run.

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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Who could surprise as the tournament nears its halfway point?

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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

We’ve got some educated guesses for how Thursday and Friday will play out.

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Men’s NCAA Tournament Regional Breakdowns Heading Into the Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 is set to deliver some absolutely fantastic basketball.

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Syracuse Women’s Hoops Coach Calls Having to Face UConn in NCAA Tournament a ‘Personal Attack’

Syracuse got demolished by UConn in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Monday.

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NCAA Tournament Broadcasting Notes and Thoughts

A rising star, notable absences and a legend’s legendary performance have highlighted CBS and Turner’s coverage.

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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Round of 32

The second round of the NCAA tournament has arrived. Who will punch their tickets to the Sweet 16?

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ACC Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The ACC hasn’t gotten off to the best start in the Big Dance.

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March Madness: Chase Johnston’s Only Two-Point Shot Becomes High Point Legend

Known only for his range, Johnston saved his lone two-pointer to upset Wisconsin to already give the men’s NCAA tournament a memorable moment.

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Listen to Nebraska’s Priceless Radio Call After First-Ever Win at NCAA Tournament

What a special moment for the longtime announcer.

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March Madness: VCU fight back from 19 down to oust UNC in first-round stunner

Terrence Hill Jr’s late three capped VCU’s comeback from 19 points down to beat North Carolina in overtime as High Point, Duke and Nebraska also advanced

The Guardian - US

Men’s March Madness Expert Predictions: Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds, Title Winner

What will we see over the three weeks of the NCAA tournament? Here are Sports Illustrated’s picks for player of the year, best mid-major team to watch and Final Four projections.

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Top Five Cinderella Candidates for the Women’s NCAA Tournament

A look around the bracket in hopes of finding the next Cinderella school.

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‘Everyone in Nashville is a Vandy fan’: how Shea Ralph sparked a women’s basketball revival in Music City

Shaped by two coaching legends in Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma, Ralph has Vanderbilt poised to make an NCAA Tournament run

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What Would an Expanded Men’s March Madness 76-Team Bracket Look Like?

NCAA tournament expansion feels inevitable, so Sports Illustrated examined what this year’s field would be beyond the 68 teams that will play.

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Women’s March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels and Full NCAA Tournament Schedule

Here is the full television schedule for the women’s NCAA tournament, with March Madness tipping off next week.

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March Madness: Four Teams With the Clearest Path to the Men’s Final Four

Plus, here are the lower seeds in each region that could make a run in the NCAA tournament.

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Key Injuries to Remember When Filling Out Your Men’s March Madness Bracket

A number of contenders are dealing with crucial injuries on their rosters heading in the NCAA tournament.

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Shorthanded and Flawed Duke Survives ACC Quarterfinal Scare. Will It Affect NCAA Tournament Hopes?

The Blue Devils’ combination of reliable defense with an offense that can be devastatingly effective floundered at times, but at their highest level, it’s a Final Four recipe.

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Women’s March Madness 2026 Schedule and Key NCAA Tournament Dates

Here is a comprehensive, round-by-round schedule of the women's NCAA tournament.

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Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: UCLA, TCU, Georgia Get Massive NCAA Tournament Boosts

Watch for March Madness bid stealers this weekend in the Missouri Valley tournament, while BYU desperately needs to stop its spiral.

SuperWest Sports

Battle for Big West NCAA Tournament Bid Remains Tight

The Big West should receive just one NCAA Tournament bid, but three teams are currently within a game of each other at the top of the standings.

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Former NFL Player Will Step in for Ernie Johnson As Studio Host at Start of NCAA Tournament

Johnson is taking a step back from March Madness coverage as ‘Inside the NBA’ ramps up on ESPN.

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