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Freshman Malachi Moreno hit a game-winning jumper as time expired to lift Kentucky past LSU 75-74 in Baton Rouge, completing a second-half rally led by Otega Oweh's 21 points and Denzel Aberdeen's 17. Kentucky trailed by double digits at halftime but surged back to grab its 11th win of the season (2-2 SEC) and will visit Tennessee next.
Baylor's men's basketball team, ranked No. 15, secured a thrilling 99-98 double-overtime victory against St. John's in the Baha Mar Championship semifinals, thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Jeremy Roach. Roach, a transfer from Duke, has made a significant impact on the team, showcasing his experience and skill. Baylor will face Tennessee in the championship game. Roach's performance has helped maintain Baylor's position in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings.
Minnesota State Mankato's men's basketball team clinched their first Division II national title with a thrilling 88-85 victory over Nova Southeastern, thanks to Kyreese Willingham's buzzer-beating three-pointer. This win, following the women's team's championship triumph, marks the first time a university has secured both the men's and women's D-II titles in the same year since 1984.
Houston narrowly escapes Texas A&M in a thrilling NCAA Tournament game, winning 100-95 in overtime after a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Texas A&M's Andersson Garcia forced the extra period. Despite four of their five starters fouling out, Houston held on for the win, with guard Emanuel Sharp leading the scoring with a career-high 30 points. The victory advances Houston to the Sweet 16, where they will face No. 4 seed Duke.
Kyrie Irving sinks a left-handed hook shot at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 107-105 win over the Denver Nuggets, impressing both teammates and opponents. This marks Irving's second game-winning buzzer-beater of his career, with the shot being the second-longest hook shot made by any player this season. The win puts the Mavericks in contention to avoid the play-in scenario as they continue to climb the Western Conference standings.
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Dallas Mavericks after Kyrie Irving made a miraculous buzzer-beater hook shot with his off hand, leaving the Nuggets in awe of his talent. Despite the loss, the Nuggets were content with their defensive efforts and recognized the statistical anomalies that contributed to the defeat. Nikola Jokic and his teammates acknowledged the beauty of basketball, emphasizing the resilience and unpredictability of the game.
Kyrie Irving hit a wild left-handed floater at the buzzer to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 107-105 win over the Denver Nuggets. Luka Dončić tied the game with a deep 3-pointer before Irving's game-winning shot. The Mavericks now hold a 39-29 record, placing them in seventh in the Western Conference standings.
Yale clinched the Ivy League title and secured a spot in the NCAA tournament with a thrilling 62-61 victory over Brown, as Matt Knowling hit a buzzer-beating jumper to seal the win. The Bulldogs overcame a late deficit, capping off the game with an 8-1 run. This marks Yale's seventh NCAA tournament appearance, while Brown's hopes for their first tournament berth since 1986 were dashed in a heartbreaking finish.
Yale Bulldogs defeated the Brown Bears 62-61 in the Ivy Championship with a buzzer-beating shot, ending Brown's dream run and NCAA tournament hopes. Brown had a late lead, but Yale rallied with eight points in the final 22 seconds, securing the win and a spot in the tournament. Despite Brown's unexpected season turnaround, they fell just short of the championship, leaving Yale to face the upcoming tournament while Brown reflects on their impressive performance.
NC State's men's basketball team secured a spot in the ACC Championship game for the first time since 2007 after a dramatic three-point buzzer beater forced overtime in their 73-65 victory over Virginia. Michael O'Connell's clutch shot in the dying seconds of regulation propelled the Wolfpack to the championship game, where they will face top-seeded North Carolina. A win in the championship game would mark NC State's first title since 1987, and they have the opportunity to secure the ACC's automatic bid for the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball tournament.
NC State continues its stunning run in the ACC tournament with a buzzer-beater to force overtime and ultimately defeat Virginia, securing their fourth win in four nights. The Wolfpack will face UNC in the final, aiming to become a full bid thief in the March Madness picture. Despite a challenging regular season, NC State's unexpected surge has positioned them as a formidable opponent for UNC in the upcoming final.
North Carolina State's Michael O'Connell hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force overtime and ultimately lead the Wolfpack to a 73-68 victory over Virginia in the ACC Tournament semifinals. N.C. State will face North Carolina for the tournament championship, seeking its first ACC title since 1987. The win keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, while Virginia's poor free throw shooting contributed to their defeat.
Kamilla Cardoso's first career 3-pointer in the last second saved South Carolina from their first loss of the season, securing a thrilling 74-73 win over Tennessee in the SEC tournament semifinals. The Brazilian center's unexpected shot, after not attempting a 3-pointer since the 2020-21 season, stunned the No. 5 Tennessee Vols and sent them to defeat despite a commendable comeback. South Carolina's legendary head coach Dawn Staley's last-second play call and Cardoso's family watching in the stands added to the surreal nature of the moment. With the win, South Carolina advances to the SEC championship game, aiming for their eighth title since 2015.
South Carolina women's basketball remains undefeated after an incredible buzzer-beater by Kamilla Cardoso secures a 74-73 victory over Tennessee, advancing them to the SEC tournament championship game. Despite a strong start, Tennessee staged a valiant comeback, but Cardoso's heroics ultimately sealed the win for South Carolina, who continue their unbeaten streak.
South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center, made her first career 3-pointer at the buzzer to secure a dramatic win over Tennessee in the SEC Tournament semifinals, keeping the Gamecocks undefeated. The stunning finish came after Tennessee mounted an impressive comeback from a 23-point deficit, only to be thwarted by Cardoso's clutch shot.