They have now won their four NCAA tournament games by a combined 94 points, and after a big game from Tyrese Proctor against Arizona, it was the freshman trio of Cooper Flagg (16 points, 9 rebounds), Kon Knueppel (21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) and Khaman Maluach (14 points, 9 rebounds) that led the way in the Elite Eight.

The No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (28-8) and the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils (34-3) will meet on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8.

Nothing like a conference rivalry matchup to instantly turn up the heat in the Sweet 16. Duke and UNC split their two games this season, each winning at home. The Tar Heels’ victory was a low-scoring overtime affair, 53-46, as only two of the 20 total players reached double figures.

The Crimson Tide come off a convincing 113-88 victory over a No. 6-seeded BYU team. Senior guard Mark Sears spearheaded the effort with 34 points, eight assists and three rebounds. Sophomore Aden Holloway contributed 23 points, three assists, and two rebounds.

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma holds his team to a high standard, especially star guard Paige Buckers. During the first half of Saturday’s NCAA Tournament matchup against the No. 3-seeded Oklahoma Sooners,

The 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament continues with the final round of the Sweet 16 on Saturday. [Read more: 2025 Women's March Madness Schedule: Dates, locations, channels, how to watch]

Kennedy Smith scores 19 as USC beats Kansas State 67-61 without injured star JuJu Watkins to reach the Elite Eight and sets up a UConn rematch.