Wolfpack stun No 1 Villanova to reach Sweet 16
NC State rallied to beat Villanova 71 68 and advance to the Sweet 16 in Syracuse. Lacey Barber and BeeJay Anya led with 17 and 13 points respectively, while Malik Abu added 13 points 12 rebounds as the upset stunned the top seed and ended Villanova's 16 game win streak.
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Xavier Ends Georgia State Run to Reach Sweet 16
Xavier juniors Dee Davis and reserve scorers Jalen Reynolds and Myles Davis powered a 75-67 victory over Georgia State in Jacksonville. The Musketeers outshot 81 percent in the second half and pressed 22 of 25 from the line as Ron Hunter’s Panthers bowed out. Xavier advances to face Arizona in Los Angeles.
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Paige Leads UNC Past Arkansas into Sweet 16
UNC guard Marcus Paige scored 22 points 20 in the second half to lift No. 4 seed North Carolina over No. 5 Arkansas 87-78 in Jacksonville sending the Tar Heels to the NCAA tournament round of 16 for the first time in three years. Paige struggled early missing seven of eight shots before taking over late as Roy Williams praised his emotion and late free throws sealed the win.
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Utes Reach Sweet 16 With 75 64 Win Over Georgetown
Utah, the fifth seed, beat No. 4 Georgetown 75-64 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005 and 2009. Brandon Taylor and Delon Wright led Utah with 14 and 12 points respectively as L.J. Peak topped Georgetown with 18. The Utes will face the winner of Duke and San Diego State in Houston.
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Nash retires after storied Suns and Lakers career
Steve Nash, two time NBA MVP and catalyst for Mike D'Antoni’s Suns run, retires after injuries and a late Lakers stint. He led the league in assists five times, played for Phoenix and Dallas, and influenced Canadian basketball growth. He reflects on regrets, fan support, and family priorities.
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