Last updated: March 19, 2026, 2:30 AM ET
NCAA Tournament Upsets & First Four Action
The NCAA First Four provided immediate drama Wednesday night as Miami (Ohio) secured its first tournament victory in 27 years by defeating SMU 67-58, a result that the Red Hawks felt proved doubters wrong about their credentials. Adding to the night's upsets, Prairie View A&M continued its remarkable turnaround from a five-win season to capture its inaugural NCAA tournament win, triumphing 67-55 over Lehigh. Speculation surrounding the SMU loss involved guard B.J. Edwards, whose absence led coach Andy Enfield to state that Edwards did not feel “game ready” following a Friday announcement regarding his status.
Professional Sports Economics & High School Triumphs
In league economics, projections indicate the WNBA salary cap will surpass the $10 million threshold by the conclusion of the pending collective bargaining agreement, signaling substantial financial growth for the women’s professional circuit. Separately, off the professional stage, a Rhode Island high school hockey team managed an emotional state title victory Wednesday, capping a season shadowed by tragedy after a mass shooting in the stands the previous month, with player Colin Dorgan having lost three family members in the incident.