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Underdogs Michael McDowell and AJ Allmendinger face off in the first round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge, with the winner having a chance for a Cinderella run in the tournament, highlighting their strengths on drafting and road courses, respectively.
The NC State Wolfpack, seeded No. 11, continued their Cinderella run by upsetting No. 4 Duke to reach the Final Four for the first time since 1983. Led by DJ Burns Jr. and DJ Horne, NC State outscored Duke in the second half to secure a 76-64 victory. They will face No. 1-seeded Purdue in the next round.
Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team, known for their Cinderella run in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, is back in the tournament with a new-look team. Latrell Reid, the sole remaining player from the legendary run, reminisces about the team's past success and aims to lead the current team to a similar feat. Despite significant changes in the team and coaching staff, there is a sense of motivation and determination to create another memorable tournament run.
North Carolina State, the 10th seed in the ACC Tournament, pulled off a miraculous run to win the conference title, defeating top-seeded UNC in the final. Their impressive victories included upsets against Louisville, Syracuse, Duke, and Virginia, securing their spot in the upcoming March Madness tournament. Led by standout performances from DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr., the Wolfpack's Cinderella run has captured the attention of college basketball fans.
The Hartford Wolf Pack are one win away from eliminating the Providence Bruins and continuing their Cinderella run to the AHL's Calder Cup. The team, which hadn't made the playoffs since 2014-15, has been boosted by key players added by Rangers management near the trade deadline. Captain Jonny Brodzinski is confident in the team's ability to go deep in the playoffs. If they make it to the West, the Calgary Wranglers could be a tough obstacle, but it would still be a fantastic experience for the Rangers' prospects.
The second round of the NCAA Tournament saw Fairleigh Dickinson's Cinderella run come to an end as they lost to Florida Atlantic, while Gonzaga survived a scare from TCU to move on to the Sweet 16. Other surprises included No. 7 seed Michigan State beating No. 2 seed Marquette and No. 6 seed Creighton handling Baylor. FDU's upset of No. 1 seed Purdue will go down in history, while Gonzaga's Drew Timme put the team on his back with 28 points to guide them to the next round.