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Texas Expected to Outpace Michigan in Women's NCAA Elite Eight
sports11 days ago

Texas Expected to Outpace Michigan in Women's NCAA Elite Eight

Detroit News writers Angelique S. Chengelis and Tony Paul predict Texas will beat Michigan in the Elite Eight of the Women's NCAA Tournament, with both pundits favoring the Longhorns (picks include 70–65 and 74–65). They cite Texas’s No. 1 seed status and SEC tournament title, plus a strong defense, while Michigan—though returning to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022—brings youth and a tough schedule to a matchup against Texas’s veteran, high-level execution.

Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke
sports12 days ago

Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke

Braylon Mullins hit a 35-foot game-winner with 0.4 seconds left to cap a dramatic Elite Eight comeback that toppled Duke and sent UConn to the Final Four, a moment many compared to the iconic Laettner shot. Down big early, the Huskies staged a late rally, with Mullins creating the decisive sequence after a Duke defensive miscue as Dan Hurley’s fiery leadership helped pull off one of the tournament’s most unforgettable finishes.

Arizona’s Figure-It-Out Rally Sends Wildcats to the Final Four
sports12 days ago

Arizona’s Figure-It-Out Rally Sends Wildcats to the Final Four

Arizona rode coach Tommy Lloyd’s “figure it out” approach to erase a halftime deficit and beat Purdue 79-64 in the West Region final, earning its first Final Four in a quarter century. A deep, versatile lineup—Brayden Burries, Koa Peat, Ivan Kharchenkov, Jaden Bradley, Motiejus Krivas, Anthony Dell’Orso and Tobe Awaka—took over in the second half, combining interior dominance, improved guard play and rebounding to seal the win and keep Arizona’s title potential alive.

Boozer's late turnover seals Duke's Elite Eight heartbreak against UConn
sports12 days ago

Boozer's late turnover seals Duke's Elite Eight heartbreak against UConn

Freshman Cayden Boozer said he ruined Duke’s season after a six-second turnover allowed UConn’s Braylon Mullins to hit a game-winning shot in the Elite Eight, capping Duke’s dramatic collapse from a 15-point halftime lead as Silas Demary Jr. tipped the pass to Mullins; Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer called the finish an unthinkable defeat for the No. 1 seed.

Elite Eight Matchups Set for Women’s NCAA Tournament TV Schedule
sports12 days ago

Elite Eight Matchups Set for Women’s NCAA Tournament TV Schedule

The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight features UConn vs. Notre Dame (Sun, 1 p.m. ET on ABC) and UCLA vs. Duke (Sun, 3 p.m. ET on ABC); on Monday Texas vs. Michigan (7 p.m. ET on ESPN) and South Carolina vs. TCU (9 p.m. ET on ESPN). Games are broadcast on ESPN/ABC, with venues at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Elite Eight Showdowns Set as March Madness Pushes Toward Final Four
sports13 days ago

Elite Eight Showdowns Set as March Madness Pushes Toward Final Four

The 2026 NCAA tournament Elite Eight games are scheduled for this weekend: Illinois vs Iowa (Sat 6:09 p.m. ET, TBS), Arizona vs Purdue (Sat 8:49 p.m. ET, TBS), Michigan vs Tennessee (Sun 2:15 p.m. ET, CBS), and Duke vs UConn (Sun 5:05 p.m. ET, CBS). A college basketball writer provides Sweet 16 recaps and ranks Elite Eight teams by championship chances, with discussion invited in comments.

Elite Eight Preview: UConn Aims to Extend Its Streak as Four Showdowns Loom
sports13 days ago

Elite Eight Preview: UConn Aims to Extend Its Streak as Four Showdowns Loom

Four Elite Eight games are set: UConn vs. Notre Dame, UCLA vs. Duke, Texas vs. Michigan, and South Carolina vs. TCU. UConn is the overall favorite across all four panels, while Notre Dame has surged since KK Bransford’s return but faces a Husky squad riding a 53-game win streak. UCLA is predicted to beat Duke by three of four analysts, Texas is favored over Michigan, and South Carolina is expected to advance past TCU. Predictions are split 3-1 in UCLA–Duke (UCLA favored) and Texas–Michigan (Texas favored), with unanimous picks for UConn and South Carolina reaching Phoenix.