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Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019
Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they reached the Elite Eight in 2019.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
March Madness: Kentucky beats Illinois to return to Sweet 16 for first time since 2019
Kentucky's back in the Sweet 16 behind a big game from Koby Brea and will join John Calipari in the NCAA tournament's second weekend.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Turnovers end Illinois’ season in an 84-75 loss to Kentucky in the 2nd round of the men’s NCAA Tournament
MILWAUKEE — Kentucky guard Koby Brea dribbled past teammate Brandon Garrison, losing Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis in the process. Suddenly, Brea’s view of the basket at Fiserv Forum was wide ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Kentucky used a little 'Chicago' and lots of 'LaMarch' to punch first Sweet 16 ticket since 2019
Inside the play and the player — remember Lamont Butler? — that has Kentucky packing its bags for the Sweet 16.CBS Sports - 5d -
Injured Butler wills UK 'underdogs' to Sweet 16
Lamont Butler battled through multiple injuries Sunday to help Kentucky reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 and in Mark Pope's first season as coach.ESPN - 5d -
Top overall seed Auburn reaches first Sweet 16 since 2019, turning away Creighton 82-70
Bruce Pearl’s team was upset in the first round last year and he had not taken Auburn past the second round since it reached its only Final Four in 2019.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Betts and Rice lead No. 1 seed UCLA over Richmond 84-67 to reach Sweet 16 in March Madness
Lauren Betts had 30 points and 14 rebounds and overall No. 1 seed UCLA beat Richmond 84-67 on Sunday night to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins (32-2) broke open a close game ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
With John Calipari leading Arkansas to Sweet 16, pressure's now on Mark Pope to get Kentucky there as well
If the Wildcats don't beat Illinois on Sunday, Calipari will be the winner of his breakup with UK for nowCBS Sports - 6d -
Should Tennessee basketball root for Kentucky or Illinois as Sweet 16 opponent? | Adams
After Tennessee proved it could win at Rupp Arena, it might have to prove it can beat Rupp Arena's home team.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Bryant scores 17, leads No. 8 Illinois to first March Madness win in 25 years over No. 9 Creighton
Illinois came into the NCAA Tournament on a four-game losing skid and hadn’t won a game since Feb. 16.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Sweet 16: Calipari guides Arkansas past Pitino, St. John's 75-66 for 16th trip to regional semifinal
John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, and this one could be the sweetest of all. Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks beat longtime nemesis Rick Pitino and No. 2 seed St. John’s ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope averts possible crisis with Sweet 16 appearance in pocket
Given a pair of notable results Saturday, Sunday became a must-win for Kentucky coach Mark Pope. His players delivered him to the Sweet 16 in Year 1.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Tate Another loss to Kentucky in March presents some similar issues for Illini
Mar. 25—On the courts that count, Kentucky still owns Illinois. And this will be the lasting memory — an 84-75 March Madness giveaway in Milwaukee on Sunday evening — of a 2024-25 Illini men's ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Legend' Calipari leads Razorbacks into Sweet 16
John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and second-seeded St. John's 75-66 to bring his fourth school to the NCAA tournament's ...ESPN - 5d -
When was the last time Kentucky basketball made the Sweet 16 in men's March Madness?
When was the last time Kentucky basketball appeared in the Sweet 16 of March Madness? Here's what to know as the Wildcats punched their ticket on Sunday:Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Kentucky basketball routed by Tennessee in March Madness as run ends in NCAA Sweet 16
Kentucky basketball lost to Tennessee in 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 of March Madness bracket, ending UK basketball's first season under Mark Pope.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Kentucky basketball routed by Tennessee in March Madness as run ends in NCAA Sweet 16
Kentucky basketball lost to Tennessee in 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 of March Madness bracket, ending UK basketball's first season under Mark Pope.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Tip times set for Kentucky-Tennessee, NCAA tournament Sweet 16 games
Kentucky and Tennessee will meet in an NCAA tournament game for the first time ever.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Calipari bests Pitino in March Madness and leads Arkansas to sweetest Sweet 16 appearance yet
John Calipari is heading back to the Sweet 16 after sending a second straight Hall of Famer home from the NCAA Tournament’s “Region of Coaches.”ABC News - 6d -
Calipari bests Pitino in March Madness and leads Arkansas to sweetest Sweet 16 appearance yet
John Calipari is heading back to the Sweet 16 after sending a second straight Hall of Famer home from the NCAA Tournament’s “Region of Coaches.” One game after knocking out good friend Bill Self ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
March Moment: Temira Poindexter bounces back to lead K-State to Sweet 16
Before Kansas State’s NCAA Tournament Second Round game against Kentucky, head coach Jeff Mittie spoke about needing their secondary players to step up. As he saw it, the Wildcats wouldn’t beat ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
March Madness Saturday recap: John Calipari's Sweet 16 redemption, Big Ten's perfect start ends, is JuJu OK?
In his first season post breakup, John Calipari is back in the Sweet 16. Kentucky will look to match him there on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
John Calipari's not done yet: Sweet 16 run after besting Rick Pitino adds new chapter to complicated career
Arkansas is in the Sweet 16 and, after his shocking leave at Kentucky a year ago, Calipari is once again finding ways to prove a lot of people wrongCBS Sports - 6d -
Can New Mexico reach the Sweet 16 for the first time? An imposing Michigan State stands in the way
Mar. 22—CLEVELAND — If it were easy, they would have done it by now. The long-awaited first Sweet 16 for the University of New Mexico is a mere 40 minutes away. And all that sits between the No. 10 ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Michigan basketball pounces on Purdue for first Big Ten semifinal appearance since 2021
Michigan basketball score: The Wolverines surged in the second half to beat Purdue and return to the Big Ten semifinals first time since 2021.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Pistons beat East-leading Cavaliers 133-122 and lock down 1st winning season since 2016
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since ...ABC News - 4h -
Texas women's hoops is heading to the Sweet 16 with win over Illinois, 65-48
The Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16. The Longhorns rallied past Illinois.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jeffersontown boys basketball shocks top-ranked St. Xavier in Sweet 16 first round
Cam McDaniels scored Jeffersontown's final eight points, leading the Chargers to victory over top-ranked St. Xavier in a Sweet 16 first-round matchup.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019
The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Duke holds off Arizona, wins Sweet 16
Duke built a big lead and held on for a 100-93 victory against Arizona in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at Prudential Center. The Blue Devils made a move to control the game late in the first ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Duke holds off Arizona, wins Sweet 16
Duke built a big lead and held on for a 100-93 victory against Arizona in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at Prudential Center. The Blue Devils made a move to control the game late in the first ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
KHSAA Sweet 16 girls basketball tournament results, highlights from 2nd day at Rupp Arena
Here are results and highlights from Thursday's first round of the KHSAA Sweet 16 girls basketball tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
No. 5 seed Kansas State survives Kentucky in OT, advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 23 years
Temira Poindexter hit a corner 3-pointer with 56 seconds left in overtime — her eighth 3 of the game — and fifth-seeded Kansas State dodged four misses by No. 4 seed Kentucky in the closing seconds ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
First bets for the men's Sweet 16
Our experts explain the first bets they are making on the men's NCAA tournament for the Sweet 16.ESPN - 3d -
KHSAA Sweet 16 2025 schedule set: Kentucky high school boys basketball state tournament
The schedule is set for the UK Healthcare Boys Sweet 16 to be played March 26-29 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Otega Oweh scores last shot again as No. 15 Kentucky sends Oklahoma home from 1st SEC Tourney
Otega Oweh made a baseline jumper with 0.5 seconds left after No. 15 Kentucky had blown a late lead in the final minutes, and the Wildcats beat Oklahoma 85-84 on Thursday night to advance to the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Arkansas upset second-seeded St John’s to reach Sweet 16 in March Madness stunner
No 10 Arkansas beat No 2 St John’s 75-66 in second round Purdue end McNeese’s run 76-62 to get back to Sweet 16 Cheat sheet: highlights and how to win your bracket John Calipari is heading to ...The Guardian - 6d -
BYU fans celebrate Sweet 16 bid with Cougars
PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – Hours after BYU pulled out a 91-89 thriller over Wisconsin to advance to its first Sweet 16 since 2011, hundred of diehard BYU fans showed up at Provo Airport at 1:30 in ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Booker and No. 1 Texas dispatch No. 8 Illinois 65-48 to send the Longhorns back to the Sweet 16
Madison Booker scored 20 points and No. 1-seed Texas used a smothering defense to earn a 65-48 victory over No. 8 Illinois on Monday, sending the Longhorns to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Leon Goretzka grabs the glory in first Germany appearance since 2023
Leon Goretzka marked his return to international soccer by scoring what could prove to be a crucial goal for Germany’s Nations League chances. Making his first Germany appearance since November ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20
