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Last updated: March 28, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NCAA Women's Tournament Shocks & Elite Eight Set

The women's NCAA tournament delivered high drama as seeding proved largely irrelevant in Friday night's regional action, setting up a tense Elite Eight slate. Third-seeded Duke secured an 87-85 victory over No. 2 seed LSU after Ashlon Jackson connected on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to punch their ticket. Meanwhile, second-seeded UConn survived a tight contest, with Tarris Reed Jr.'s 20 points and Alex Karaban's 17 fueling a 67-63 win over third-seeded Michigan State, sealed by clutch late-game free throws. These results contrast with the men's bracket where the Tennessee Volunteers advanced to their third consecutive Elite Eight by overwhelming second-seeded Iowa State 76-62, largely due to a dominant rebounding effort and a strong second-half surge that sealed the upset.

International Figure Skating & Boxing Previews

In international competition, Japanese skater Kaori Sakamoto concluded her career with a triumphant performance, capturing her fourth world gold medal and stating she could "say goodbye with this performance" following her final event sends her off on a high note. Shifting focus to the professional ring, heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma detailed the sacrifices made over his 13-fight career, asserting that his upcoming bout against Jermaine Franklin represents his most significant challenge to date, implying that quick knockouts alone will not suffice for his long-term development in the division.

Regional Security & Sports Trivia

Anticipating potential unrest surrounding the upcoming Final Four matchup, officials in Champaign, Illinois implemented an emergency order limiting alcohol sales on Saturday night to mitigate possible property damage arising from excessive celebrations should the Fighting Illini advance past their regional final. Separately, the focus for many fans on off-days remains rooted in trivia, as evidenced by the persistent challenge posed by quizzes attempting to name the top 20 run-scorers in IPL history. The regional finals picture is shaping up to be somewhat chalky, according to analysts, with the No. 9 seed Iowa team remaining in contention among the final eight contenders in the men's bracket.