The New York Times – Sports:
On Friday, Louisville and South Carolina face off in a matchup of No. 1 seeds, followed by No. 2 Connecticut against No. 1 Stanford. The women’s national championship game is Sunday.
Category: Basketball (College)
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In New Orleans, the Final Four Is All About the Blues
The New York Times – Sports:
Each team in the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball Final Four — North Carolina, Duke, Kansas and Villanova — uses a shade of blue as a primary color. And each will tell you its blue is the most true.
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Final Fours in the Same City? Not Anytime Soon.
The New York Times – Sports:
An idea that has bounced around college sports for years will not be used for at least another decade.
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After Record-Setting Run With St. Peter’s, Shaheen Holloway Leaves for Seton Hall
The New York Times – Sports:
Just days after his team became the first No. 15 seed to play in the round of 8, Holloway is returning to the university where he once starred in the backcourt.
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Women’s Final Four: South Carolina, Stanford, Louisville, and UConn Remain
The New York Times – Sports:
The Final Four features three No. 1 seeds, South Carolina, Stanford and Louisville, and the blue blood Connecticut. But it hasn’t been an easy tournament for favorites.
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For UConn, a Rougher Path Than Usual Still Leads to the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
After injuries, losses to unranked teams and a scare in the second round of the tournament, the Huskies advanced to their 14th straight Final Four by beating No. 1-seeded North Carolina State.
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Final Four Snaps College Basketball Back to Reality
The New York Times – Sports:
No more upstarts — only big-time programs are left in the running for the men’s national championship.