Men’s College Basketball

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s second round featured notable upsets and thrilling finishes:

Arkansas 75, St. John’s 66: The 10th-seeded Razorbacks, under Coach John Calipari, ousted No. 2 seed St. John’s, marking another tournament victory over Coach Rick Pitino. citeturn0search8
BYU 91, Wisconsin 89: In a nail-biter, the Cougars edged past the Badgers, led by Richie Saunders’ 25 points. Despite a late surge from Wisconsin, BYU maintained composure to secure their Sweet 16 spot. citeturn0news16
Houston 81, Gonzaga 76: Top-seeded Houston held off a late comeback by Gonzaga to advance, showcasing resilience in the tournament. citeturn0news16

Women’s College Basketball

The women’s tournament showcased dominant performances and significant upsets:

Ole Miss 69, Baylor 63: The Rebels upset No. 4 seed Baylor on their home court, advancing to their second Sweet Sixteen in three years. Senior KK Deans was pivotal, sinking crucial free throws in the final minutes. citeturn0news17
UConn 103, Arkansas State 34: UConn’s Azzi Fudd delivered an impressive 27 points, leading the Huskies to a commanding first-round victory. citeturn0news15
LSU 103, San Diego State 48: Flau’jae Johnson’s 22 points propelled LSU to a dominant win, reflecting the team’s offensive prowess. citeturn0news15

NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

Penn State clinched its fourth consecutive NCAA team title and the 13th in program history. Five-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci led the Nittany Lions with a 4-1 victory over reigning champion Parker Keckeisen of Northern Iowa. Mitchell Mesenbrink also secured an individual title for Penn State, defeating Iowa’s Michael Caliendo 8-2. Notably, Biglerville High School graduate Levi Haines, who won the national title last year at 157 pounds, finished third this year after moving up two weight classes to 174 pounds. The team amassed a record-breaking 177 points in the tournament.

Other Notable Events

The New York University Violets, who defeated Gettysburg College in advancing to the Final Four, secured their second consecutive NCAA Division III women’s basketball championship, defeating Smith 77-49 and completing a perfect 31-0 season. citeturn0search12

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