Elite 8 preview: No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 1 Duke

Most times there’s a “first time in program history” stat with Duke’s men’s basketball program, it’s notable. Like this one: For the first time, the Blue Devils have shot at least 60% from the field, 50% from 3-point range, and 80% at the free-throw line in back-to-back games. “I know we've had teams that have been in great rhythm,” coach Jon Scheyer said on Friday.

MiLaysia Fulwiley helps defending champion South Carolina outlast Maryland 71-67 in March Madness

South Carolina did just enough to keep its national title defense alive, thanks in large part to MiLaysia Fulwiley. The sophomore guard scored 23 points, including a go-ahead layup with 2:22 left, and Chloe Kitts added 15 points and 11 rebounds to help the No. 1 seed Gamecocks beat fourth-seeded Maryland 71-67 on Friday in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament. Staley added that playing in the tough Southeastern Conference gave her team “confidence to be able to be in a tightknit game and find a way to win because that’s what it’s about at this stage of the game."