Tag: NCAA Tournament

UConn Stun Duke on Mullins Buzzer-Beater to Reach Final Four

UConn
March 2026

UConn beat Duke 73-72 on a last-second three from Braylon Mullins, overturning a 19-point first-half deficit to reach the Final Four. The Huskies produced one of the tournament’s biggest comebacks and ended Duke’s season in dramatic fashion. Mullins hit a 35-footer with 0.4 seconds left after a deflected Duke pass gave UConn one final chance. Tarris Reed Jr. led the Huskies with 26 points, while Duke wasted a strong night from Cameron Boozer and suffered another crushing late tournament collapse.

Michigan Crush Tennessee to Reach Final Four Behind Lendeborg

Michigan
March 2026

Michigan rolled past Tennessee 95-62 to reach its first Final Four since 2018, with Yaxel Lendeborg scoring 27 points in another dominant display. The Wolverines used their size, balance and a huge first-half run to take control and never let Tennessee recover. Michigan blew the game open with a 21-0 run in the first half and finished with six players scoring at least 11 points. Reuters and AP both noted that Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists, while Tennessee struggled badly from the field and again fell short of a Final Four under Rick Barnes.

Arizona Break Through to Elite Eight With 109-88 Rout of Arkansas

Arizona
March 2026

Arizona reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015 after overwhelming Arkansas 109-88 in a high-scoring Sweet 16 win. The Wildcats tied a school record for wins in a season and finally moved past a stage that had repeatedly stopped Tommy Lloyd. Brayden Burries led the charge with 23 points, while Arizona placed six players on 14 points or more to produce a historic balanced scoring display. Arkansas stayed close for a period, but the Wildcats’ offensive efficiency, depth and second-half control turned the game decisively.

Illinois Power Past VCU to Reach Sweet 16 Again Under Underwood

Illinois
March 2026

Illinois beat VCU 76-55 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under Brad Underwood. The Illini used their size advantage, rebounding edge and disciplined defence to control the game after VCU lost Nyk Lewis to injury almost immediately. Andrej Stojakovic led Illinois with 21 points, while Tomislav Ivisic added a double-double and Keaton Wagler chipped in valuable support. Illinois held VCU to 35 percent shooting, dominated the glass 45-29 and now move on to face Houston in the South Region.

Miami Ohio Ends 27-Year NCAA Tournament Wait With First Four Win Over SMU

Miami Ohio
March 2026

Miami Ohio claimed its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years by beating SMU 89-79 in the First Four. The RedHawks advanced after another dominant shooting display, continuing a remarkable season in which they remained unbeaten through the regular campaign. Eian Elmer scored 23 points and hit six three-pointers, while Brant Byers and Luke Skaljac added key support as Miami finished 16-for-41 from deep. The win sends the 11th-seeded RedHawks into a Midwest Region meeting with sixth-seeded Tennessee.

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