Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and basketball analyst Isis ‘Ice’ Young react to the Blue Devils’ 89-66 victory over the Bears in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
Michigan State seeks next step in March Madness second round vs. N.C. State
Michigan State players embrace a good challenge and that’s bound to be what the Spartans encounter as they attempt to keep their season going. Seeking to advance past the NCAA Tournament’s second round for the first time since 2009, the Spartans take on N.C. State in Monday’s game. “The opportunity in front of us, I think that’s what you’re always working for is opportunities and creating new opportunities,” Michigan State coach Robyn Fralick said.
Proctor, Flagg help No. 1 seed Duke roll past Baylor 89-66 to reach Sweet 16 of March Madness
Proctor had career highs of seven 3-pointers and 25 points to continue his recent tear, helping Duke beat Baylor 89-66 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Freshman star Cooper Flagg had 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Blue Devils (33-3), the East Region headliners who faced little drama in two home-state wins to secure a spot in the Sweet 16. “For us to win by this margin, I think this speaks to the level of killer instinct that our guys have, the competitiveness and the connectivity,” coach Jon Scheyer said.
Duke rolls through Baylor and into Sweet 16
The No. 1-seed Blue Devils took control of a second-round game with two big runs before halftime and closed out 9-seed Baylor, 89-66, to advance in the NCAA tournament. Duke (33-3) will face the winner of Sunday night’s latest game, between 5-seed Oregon and 4-seed Arizona, in the Sweet 16 on Thursday in Newark, N.J. In 15 trips to the NCAA tournament as a 1-seed, Duke has never failed to reach the Sweet 16.
NCAA tournament: No. 1 Duke cruises past No. 9 Baylor thanks to late first-half flurry
Tyrese Proctor was 7-of-8 from behind the 3-point line in the 89-66 win.
Temira Poindexter’s 3-pointer in OT gives Kansas State 80-79 win over Kentucky in March Madness
Fifth-seeded Kansas State dodged four misses by No. 4 seed Kentucky in the closing seconds to beat the host Wildcats 80-79 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Kentucky vs. Kansas State: Mind-boggling OT shootout ends women’s March Madness banger
No. 5 Kansas State pulled off a big win over No. 4 Kentucky in overtime. The Wildcats ended regulation knotted at 69-69.
March Madness 2025: Kansas State defeats Kentucky in Lexington behind Temira Poindexter’s sharpshooting
Poindexter hit seven 3-pointers, leading K-State to victory in the battle of the Wildcats in a second-round NCAA tournament matchup at Rupp Arena.
Dan Hurley on UConn’s run ending: It was always going to be emotional
The Connecticut coach spoke following the Huskies’ 77-75 loss to Florida in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament that ended his team’s quest for three straight national championships.
UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley sounds off on refereeing in Florida second round loss
Look: UConn coach Dan Hurley expresses disappointment about no calls in loss to Florida in NCAA Tournament second round.
Texas fires coach Rodney Terry after Longhorns make another quick exit from NCAA Tournament
The University of Texas fired basketball coach Rodney Terry on Sunday after a disappointing first season in the Southeastern Conference and another quick exit from the NCAA Tournament.
NC State officially announces hiring of McNeese’s Will Wade as new Wolfpack men’s basketball coach
N.C. State has made it official: McNeese’s Will Wade is the Wolfpack’s new men’s basketball coach.
Texas fires basketball coach Rodney Terry after another quick exit from NCAA Tournament
Texas fires basketball coach Rodney Terry after another quick exit from NCAA Tournament.
Michigan basketball celebrates after beating Texas A&M in NCAA tournament
The Michigan Wolverines celebrated with fans after knocking off Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAAs on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Denver.
Florida fends off UConn, ends Huskies’ 3-peat bid
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and basketball analyst Isis ‘Ice’ Young react to the Gators’ 77-75 win over the Huskies in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.