The New York Times – Sports:
The Gamecocks were considered a heavy favorite to repeat as champions. But Clark and the Hawkeyes delivered, all the way to the championship game against Louisiana State.
Category: Basketball (College)
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San Diego State Gets a Second Shot at the Top
The New York Times – Sports:
San Diego State was poised for a top seed in the 2020 N.C.A.A. tournament before the pandemic led to its cancellation. This year’s team, with three key holdovers, has made a run to the Final Four.
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The Beach Boys Making a Final Four Run
The New York Times – Sports:
Florida Atlantic has seemingly come out of nowhere to make a deep run in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament. The university’s ambitions are relatively young, too.
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L.S.U. Rallies Against Virginia Tech to Make N.C.A.A. Championship Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Angel Reese had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers took control of the game in the last period.
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From Flip-Flops to the Final Four, Georgia Amoore Commands the Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The junior guard is leading the Virginia Tech Hokies to their first Final Four appearance in program history. But basketball wasn’t always a given.
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They’re Playing in the Tournament Too, but From the Stands
The New York Times – Sports:
Pep bands follow their schools’ teams around the country, providing the soundtrack to games on their instruments.
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As Women’s Basketball Grows, Equity Is Trying to Catch Up
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. has begun putting in place recommendations from a report on the disparities between men’s and women’s basketball. But there are differing assessments for a path forward.
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UConn’s Adama Sanogo Is Fasting for Ramadan and Leading His Team
The New York Times – Sports:
Sanogo, a 6-foot-9 forward, couldn’t eat before either of Connecticut’s last two N.C.A.A. tournament games, but against Gonzaga, he powered up at halftime.
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Final Four Is New Ground for South Carolina’s Challengers
The New York Times – Sports:
Virginia Tech is in its first Final Four, while Iowa last went in 1993, and L.S.U. in 2008. South Carolina, the reigning champion, knows what to expect.