The New York Times – Sports:
Stanford, a No. 1 seed, took one of its three losses this season in November against Texas, but it bested the Longhorns on Sunday to reach the national semifinals.
Category: Basketball (College)
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Stopping Creighton’s Charge, South Carolina Heads to the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
The Bluejays had become the rare No. 10 seed to reach the round of 8, but top-seeded South Carolina proved too tough and advanced to its fourth national semifinal under Coach Dawn Staley.
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North Carolina Ends St. Peter’s Dream Season
The New York Times – Sports:
The Tar Heels advanced to play Duke in a Final Four matchup. It will be the first N.C.A.A. tournament showdown between the two Tobacco Road rivals.
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For St. Peter’s and U.N.C. Coaches, Outcome Doesn’t Alter Rosy Futures
The New York Times – Sports:
Hubert Davis stayed on track to become the first first-year coach to win the N.C.A.A. tournament, and Shaheen Holloway was still in a position to earn a huge payday.
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Kansas Coasts Past Miami to the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
After trailing at halftime, the Jayhawks dominated the second half in Chicago to set up a matchup against Villanova.
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Villanova Knocks Off Houston to Reach Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
The Wildcats outlasted a Cougars team that looked very much like a mirror image.
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N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament: N.C. State Somehow Escapes Notre Dame
The New York Times – Sports:
Notre Dame led for much of the game. Then Raina Perez of North Carolina State drove in for a layup.
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March Madness Schedule, Tip Times and Analysis for Women’s Sweet 16
The New York Times – Sports:
Connecticut, despite its off year, is pushing to play for another championship. North Carolina State, after disappointment last year, is fighting for redemption.
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March Madness Elite 8 Schedule, Tip Times and Analysis
The New York Times – Sports:
After upsetting the No. 1 seeds Gonzaga and Arizona, Arkansas and Houston are looking for more. Duke and Villanova stand in their way.