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The Duke Blue Devils delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Baylor Bears 69-46 to advance to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Delaney Thomas and freshman Markayla Robertson led the charge for Duke, showcasing strong offense and clutch play. This marks Duke's third straight trip to the Sweet 16.
The LSU Tigers dominated Texas Tech in the Round of 32, securing a commanding victory to advance to their fourth straight Sweet 16. Senior F.J. Johnson delivered an emotional performance in her final home game, while the Tigers showcased their potent offense and stifling defense.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005 after a thrilling NCAA Tournament victory over Ole Miss. Key performances from Destiny Battle and clutch three-pointers, especially from Mara Braun, propelled the Gophers to the upset win.
The North Carolina Tar Heels secured a hard-fought 74-66 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32. Arie Salo and Addy Mack were standout performers in a game that lived up to its classic ACC rivalry billing.
Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans have reached the Sweet 16 for the 17th time in his storied career. Despite a less-than-perfect second-round performance, Izzo expressed pride in his team's development and acknowledged the tough competition ahead in the tournament.
Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg celebrates a historic Sweet Sixteen berth after a nail-biting win over Vanderbilt. The Cornhuskers survived a last-second shot and are now making program history with a record 28 wins.
Michigan and Michigan State advance in March Madness, while LeBron James makes history in the NBA. The World Baseball Classic also saw record crowds but raised questions about player insurance and scheduling.
Freshman Siara Parchment led the charge with 19 points, including crucial three-pointers, as the young Illinois Fighting Illini edged out the Colorado Buffaloes 70-67 in a thrilling NCAA Tournament Round of 64 matchup. The back-and-forth contest saw clutch shots from both sides, but Illinois' poise and freshman talent ultimately secured their advancement to the second round.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls defeated the Princeton Tigers 82-68 in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64. Achel Akott was a dominant force in the paint, leading the Cowgirls to their first tournament win in five years. Ashley Chia closed out the scoring for Princeton, ending their season.
Michaela Blakes set a new single-season scoring record as the Vanderbilt Commodores dominated the High Point Panthers in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64. The Commodores' relentless offense and stifling defense secured a commanding victory, sending them to the second round.
