Ten-seed Virginia stunned No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in double overtime, led by Kymora Johnson's 28 points, to reach the Sweet 16 and set up a regional semifinal date with third-seed TCU after a grueling five-day stretch.
Virginia, the No. 10 seed, erased a 9-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat second-seeded Iowa 83-75 in double overtime and advance to the Sweet 16 to face TCU; Kymora Johnson scored 28 for Virginia, while Ava Heiden led Iowa with 26, but the Hawkeyes’ cold 3-point shooting and late miscues doomed their comeback.
Jalen Brunson scored 42 with 9 assists to lift the New York Knicks to a 134-127 double-overtime win over the Denver Nuggets, as Jamal Murray totaled 39 in a thriller marked by Nikola Jokic playing beyond his minutes restriction and Nuggets squandered late chances in both extra periods.
Indiana outlasted UCLA 98-97 in a double-overtime thriller, sparked by Nick Dorn's 26 points as he led a second-half surge; Reed Bailey and Lamar Wilkerson added 24 apiece, and Trent Sisley iced the win with a free throw after a baseline inbound with 1.5 seconds left in the second OT, as IU overcome an early scoring funk and held on on the road to set up a next game vs. USC.
Virginia Tech's thrilling 42-34 double overtime victory over Cal exemplifies the chaotic and charming spirit of college football, showcasing its unpredictable, passionate, and unique nature that keeps fans hooked despite a challenging season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a double-overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals, amidst league-wide issues including an FBI investigation into illegal betting.
The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their season opener with a ring ceremony and banner unveiling, then narrowly defeated Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets 125-124 in double overtime, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring the winning free throws in the final seconds. Durant, booed throughout, scored 23 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points. The game featured a rare double overtime and a controversial no-call on a timeout attempt by Durant.
No. 6 Oregon upset No. 3 Penn State 30-24 in double overtime at Beaver Stadium, showcasing Oregon's resilience and strong performance on the road, and prompting national praise and analysis of their potential and Penn State's struggles in big games.
Penn State, ranked No. 3, lost to No. 6 Oregon 30-24 in double overtime, with coach James Franklin praising Oregon's performance, reflecting on missed opportunities, and emphasizing the need to learn and improve from the loss.
No. 6 Oregon upset No. 3 Penn State 30-24 in a double-overtime thriller, with Oregon coach Dan Lanning praising the team's resilience and growth, highlighting the game as possibly the best he's been part of and emphasizing the importance of attacking flaws and team development.
In a dramatic double-overtime game, PWHL Boston defeated Minnesota 1-0 to force a decisive Game 5 in the Finals. Boston's Aerin Frankel delivered a 33-save shutout, while a potential game-winning goal for Minnesota was overturned due to goalie interference. The series will conclude with a winner-take-all game in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Los Angeles Lakers staged a remarkable 19-point comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks, ultimately winning 128-124 in double overtime. Anthony Davis played a career-high 52 minutes despite battling a sore knee, finishing with 34 points, 23 rebounds, and four blocks. Austin Reaves redeemed himself with a go-ahead 3-pointer and recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Lakers' winning streak reached four games, positioning them at 40-32 for the season and just two games behind the Phoenix Suns for eighth place in the Western Conference.
The Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks in double overtime, with Anthony Davis playing a career-high 52 minutes and 51 seconds and putting up 34 points and 23 rebounds. Despite missing LeBron James, the Lakers secured their fourth win in a row, positioning themselves two games behind the Phoenix Suns for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. The victory will need to be validated in their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies, as Lakers coach Darvin Ham emphasized the need to maintain their competitive edge.
The Lakers staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 19-point deficit to win in double overtime against the Bucks, with Anthony Davis delivering a dominant performance and Austin Reaves notching a triple-double. Despite the absence of LeBron James, the Lakers displayed resilience and secured a crucial victory on the road, but their celebration will be short-lived as they face the Memphis Grizzlies in less than 24 hours.
No. 11 seed Oregon's 87-73 double-overtime loss to No. 3 seed Creighton in the NCAA Tournament's second round sparked national and local reactions, with discussions focusing on the game's intensity and the disappointment felt by Oregon fans and players.