Plenty of surprises today, as the last round of Sweet 16 berths were earned
Upsets:
South Dakota State took down Syracuse, 75-64.
UCLA toppled Maryland, 85-80Â to reach their fourth straight round of 16.
Missouri State stopped Iowa State, 69-60, for their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2001.
Escaped:
Oregon State surged past Gonzaga late, 76-70.
More tickets:
Notre Dame routed Michigan State, 91-63.
NC State beat Kentucky, 72-57.
Baylor overwhelmed Cal, 102-63.
Team news:
Graduation rates for athletes on Tournament teams are exceptional.
Iowa proved they can defend, too.
Player news:
Sabrina Ionescu scolded ESPN for their lack of women’s Tourney coverage.
Jenna Allen led the way as Michigan State achieved goals.
Non-Tournament news:
Central Michigan has serious questions to answer for next season.
Northern Kentucky player allege emotional abuse by their head coach.
High school news:
Fran Belibi dazzled with four dunks at the Powerade Jam fest today. She has a higher calling.