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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.
Coach Fred Hoiberg's twin sons celebrated their birthday with a Sweet 16 berth as the Iowa State Cyclones advanced. Sam Hoiberg, a walk-on turned leader, played a key role in the team's success. The coach joked that the win was his sons' birthday present.
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.
