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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 2025

Page

12

UConn Faces Final Four Quest With Star-Studded Hopes

UConns path to the Final Four gathers momentum as Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd lead a veteran Huskies squad. Coach Geno Auriemma braces for tough tests including UCLA and South Carolina and aims to end a title drought since 2016 with a championship in Tampa and Hartford celebrations.

Auriemma Huskies Uconn Paige Bueckers Bueckers Azzi Fudd Hartford Dawn Staley South Carolina Texas Rory Harmon Breanna Stewart

Houston Cougars defend to reach Final Four in March Madness

Houston traps opponents with a relentless defense to reach the Final Four for the first time since 2021. Emanuel Sharp notes their tone is set on the defensive end after a 69 50 win over Tennessee. They aim to derail Duke as they chase first NCAA title, riding a 34 4 record and a 17 game win streak while allowing 56.5 points per NCAA tournament game.

Indianapolis Houston Cougars Kelvin Sampson Emanuel Sharp Tennessee Cougars Baylor Indiana Duke San Antonio Sampson Houston Purdue Vols Gonzaga

Final Four matchups and Vols defense clash in Houston era

Florida and Auburn reach a Saturday semifinal at the Alamodome with Texas Houston and Duke in the other semifinal. Tennessee struggles from deep and shoots 28.8 percent while Houston posts a tough defense as coach Sampson explains frontline adjustments and baseline plays.

Becht Leads ISU In Offseason Growth And Leadership

Wesley Chapel native Becht has stepped up in the offseason developing as a technician and leader for Iowa State. He accounted for 16 total touchdowns last year with eight rushing TDs, while working to elevate transfers Xavier Townsend and Chase Sowell and connect with top tight ends Gabe Burkle and Ben Brahmer. Teammates praise his work ethic and leadership as he aims for bigger gains this season.

Becht Wesley Chapel Fla Noel Jayden Higgins Rocco ISU Taylor Mouser Miami Xavier Townsend Chase Sowell Gabe Burkle Ben Brahmer Townsend Tampa Cyclones Jake Waters

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