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Last updated: March 28, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NCAA Tournament Regional Finals Set

The Tennessee Volunteers advanced to their third consecutive Elite Eight after dispatching second-seeded Iowa State with a decisive 76-62 victory, driven by a dominant rebounding effort and a superior second-half performance. In the men's bracket, second-seeded UConn managed to hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63, relying on clutch late-game free throws from Tarris Reed Jr.—who finished with 20 points—and Alex Karaban, who contributed 17 points. the remaining field in the men's tournament, which surprisingly includes a 9-seed Iowa, prompts a re-evaluation of the top eight remaining teams heading into the regional finals.

Women's Bracket Shocker & Softball News

The women's NCAA Sweet 16 concluded with a dramatic upset as third-seeded Duke stunned No. 2 LSU with an 87-85 final score, sealed by Ashlon Jackson’s game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. Meanwhile, off the court, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League issued its inaugural 'golden ticket', an honor presented by Kim Ng and Patrick Mahomes to standout player NiJaree Canady. Separately, anticipation for the men's Final Four has prompted local authorities in Champaign to enact an emergency order limiting alcohol sales campus-wide on Saturday, aiming to mitigate potential property damage following the Illinois game.