The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team overcame a first-set loss to defeat Georgia Tech 3-1, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. Key performances included Sarah Franklin's double-double with 20 kills and 10 digs, and Anna Smrek's near double-double with 13 kills and 9 blocks. Despite Georgia Tech's strong defense, Wisconsin's improved hitting and blocking secured their victory.
#1 Purdue and #5 Gonzaga are set to face off in the Sweet Sixteen, with Purdue aiming for an Elite 8 spot. This will be the third meeting in two seasons between the two teams, with Purdue emerging victorious in both previous encounters. The game is scheduled to take place in Detroit, Michigan, and will be broadcast on TBS/TruTV. Fans are encouraged to join the open thread discussion and brace themselves for an intense matchup.
Indiana women's basketball team is embracing their underdog status as they prepare to face No. 1-seed South Carolina in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. Despite the daunting challenge, the Hoosiers are focused on enjoying the moment and playing with joy while recognizing the opportunity they have earned. With a mix of gratitude, preparation, and motivation, they aim to compete with South Carolina's powerhouse offense and leverage their underdog status as they play with "house money" and nothing to lose.
Illinois will face off against the Iowa State Cyclones in the Sweet Sixteen, pitting the best offense against the best defense. Iowa State's aggressive defense generates turnovers and transition scoring opportunities, while their offense has been inconsistent. Key players for Iowa State include Tamin Lipsey, Keshon Gilbert, Curtis Jones, and Milan Momcilovic. To win, Illinois needs to move the ball quickly, take care of the ball, and knock down contested shots. The matchup promises to be a thrilling clash between offense and defense, with the potential to be one of the best games of the tournament.
The Oregon volleyball team has made history by advancing to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season. After sweeping Purdue in the Sweet Sixteen, the Ducks will face the top-seeded Wisconsin Badgers in the Elite Eight. Oregon has won all three of its tournament matches so far and looks to continue their winning streak.
Nicki Minaj revealed that Diddy may not have been happy with her when she showed up late to his son Justin Combs' sweet sixteen birthday party, where she was his date. Minaj admitted feeling that Diddy and his ex, Misa Hylton, were mad at her for being tardy. Despite the delay, Minaj had a great time at the party and reflected on the experience. It is unclear where Minaj's relationship with Diddy currently stands, especially after her recent Twitter feud with his girlfriend Yung Miami.
Police found 89 shell casings and evidence of four types of handguns at the crime scene of a deadly shooting at a Sweet Sixteen party in Dadeville, Alabama. Six people have been charged with reckless murder, with five admitting to firing guns. The shooting resulted in the deaths of four young people and dozens of injuries. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, and investigators have not discussed it.
At least 89 shots were fired during a Sweet Sixteen party in Alabama, leaving four people dead and dozens injured. Seven guns have been tied to the shooting, with at least one handgun altered for rapid firing. Three adults have been charged with reckless murder, while separate hearings were held for three juvenile suspects. The motive for the shooting is unknown, but witnesses alleged that one of the slain partygoers started the shooting.
Two teenagers have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that killed four young people at a Sweet Sixteen birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama. The suspects, Ty Reik McCullough, 17, and Travis McCullough, 16, both of Tuskegee, will be tried as adults. Families were left planning funerals instead of graduation celebrations. Another 32 people were wounded, and four are still in critical condition. The shooting was the 16th mass killing of the year in the United States.
LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey arrived for the Sweet Sixteen game against Utah wearing a green and pink floral jacket with pink frills on the arms, while other members of the LSU staff were also wearing pink. Mulkey is known for her fashion choices on game day and has developed a reputation for it. LSU and Utah were set to tip off at 4 p.m. on Friday with the winner taking on the victor of Villanova-Miami in the Elite Eight on Sunday.
Arkansas Razorbacks lost to UConn Huskies 88-65 in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament, ending their season. UConn dominated the game with a 57.4% field goal percentage, 45% from three, and 15 more assists and 12 more rebounds than the Razorbacks. Twitter users shared their thoughts on the game.
The Arkansas-UConn Sweet Sixteen basketball game will take place on Thursday, March 23 at 6:15 C.T. in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena and will be aired on CBS. UConn beat Saint Mary’s 70-55 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen, while Arkansas defeated No. 1 seeded Kansas 72-71 to earn their spot in the game.
No. 4-seed Tennessee will face No. 9-seed Florida Atlantic in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. Florida Atlantic is arguably the best mid-major team in the country this season, setting several program records and winning its first ever Conference USA Regular Season Championship and Conference USA Tournament. The Owls have experience playing SEC teams this season, beating the Gators and losing to Ole Miss. Sophomore guard Johnell Davis leads the team in scoring, while fellow sophomore guard Alijah Martin scored 30 points in the C-USA Championship Game. FAU is one of the best rebounding and sharing teams in the country, and knocked off No. 8-seed Memphis in the first round of the tournament.
Florida Atlantic, ranked No. 21 overall in the KenPom.com ratings, will face off against No. 20 Tennessee in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. FAU has a balanced offense and a 37th-ranked defense, while Tennessee is ranked No. 6 overall per KenPom, with a strong defense and a 60th-ranked offense. FAU has six guards who have attempted 100 or more 3-point shots on the year, while Tennessee has four players with 100-plus attempts. The winner will play the winner of No. 3 Kansas State and No. 7 Michigan State.
Florida Atlantic men's basketball defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70 to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in program history. The Owls denied the tournament underdog a second-half rally and will now face No. 4 seed Tennessee on Thursday in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Prior to FAU's win over Memphis in Columbus, FDU became just the second No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed with a 63-58 win over Purdue.
