Last updated: March 19, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
NCAA Tournament & College Recruiting
Prairie View A&M's dramatic turnaround culminated in their first NCAA tournament win, defeating Lehigh 67-55 during Wednesday night's First Four action, a stark contrast to last year's five-win campaign; meanwhile, the highly anticipated matchup between Miami (OH) and SMU provided the other opening-round contest as the field narrowed. In recruiting news, the USC Trojans secured their third commitment from a top-five senior in the 2026 class, landing McDonald's All American Christian Collins, signaling a major influx of elite talent heading to Southern California.
Legal & Personal Milestones
A former member of the Cal State Bakersfield basketball staff, Kevin Mays will now face trial after a California judge determined there was sufficient evidence on charges including pimping and other alleged offenses. Separately, in an emotional moment capping a difficult season, the Rhode Island high school hockey team that endured a tragic shooting in the stands last month claimed the state championship on Wednesday, with player Colin Dorgan competing after losing three family members in the incident.
International Football
In international soccer news, England's World Cup-winning captain, Zoe Stratford, announced she is expecting her first child, taking a break from the pitch following the team's championship run.