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The 11th-seeded Texas Longhorns pulled off March Madness magic, defeating powerhouse Gonzaga 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16. A clutch corner three-pointer with 14 seconds left sealed one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
Gonzaga claimed its 14th West Coast Conference tournament championship in dominant fashion, proving that teamwork and defensive intensity can overcome any setback. The Bulldogs' 79-68 victory over Santa Clara showed how embracing a new identity turned challenge into triumph.
Portland's head coach tore his Achilles during practice while filling in for injured players, then rolled the sideline on a knee caddy to guide his team to a stunning upset over No. 6 Gonzaga. The 87-80 victory ended a 30-game losing streak against top-10 teams and proved that dedication comes in all forms.
An 11th-seeded team that barely made the NCAA Tournament just pulled off one of college basketball's most impressive runs. Texas beat Gonzaga 74-68 on Saturday, becoming the first team in five years to advance from the First Four to the Sweet 16.
Kennedie Shuler matched a school record untouched since 1983 with 10 steals in one game, nearly adding a triple-double as Oregon State beat Gonzaga 92-87 in overtime. The thrilling Pacific Northwest rivalry game delivered drama until the final buzzer.
The Texas Longhorns just made March Madness history, becoming only the sixth team ever to reach the Sweet 16 after starting in the First Four play-in games. A team that entered the tournament on a three-game losing streak is now one of college basketball's best Cinderella stories.
After 25 years turning Saint Mary's into a basketball powerhouse, Randy Bennett finally said yes to his hometown team. A sudden health crisis sent him to the hospital for 10 days, but now he's building Arizona State's comeback story.
A high school senior working at KFC thought she was running a simple errand—instead, she walked into a life-changing surprise. Krystal Salmeron just became one of only 11 KFC employees nationwide to win the company's top scholarship award.
The Michigan Wolverines captured their first national championship in 37 years, defeating UConn 69-63 in a game that showcased heart, teamwork, and an unwavering belief in their identity. Transfer guard Elliot Cadeau earned Most Outstanding Player honors after a redemptive season.
When an audience member collapsed from cardiac arrest during Drew Lynch's comedy set, strangers jumped in with CPR for five minutes until his heart restarted. The comedian and the man he calls his "foster grandfather" built a friendship that reminds us what community really means.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced nine new inductees who will be honored in August, including coaching legend Doc Rivers, WNBA star Candace Parker, and the groundbreaking 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's team. The diverse class celebrates excellence across every level of the game.
The Michigan Wolverines have dominated college basketball with a unique lineup of three centers playing together, reaching the top ranking in the nation. Their unconventional approach is proving that bigger really can be better.
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks just became only the fourth college basketball team in 35 years to start a season 30-0, joining elite company with a nail-biting 74-72 victory. The small Ohio school is now the last undefeated team in Division I basketball and has inspired their entire community with the best season in school history.
The Michigan Wolverines just captured their first NCAA championship since 1989 by building a team around freedom, fun, and believing in players other programs overlooked. Their 69-63 victory over UConn proved that trust and joy can beat even the biggest budgets in college basketball.