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The first three rounds of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament featured their fair share of heartbreaking losses.
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The first three rounds of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament featured their fair share of heartbreaking losses.
HOUSTON — Alvaro Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska had only four defenders on the court, and ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal on Thursday night.
CHICAGO — The status of Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson's left ankle looms large over the No. 2 Cyclones' Round of 16 match-up with No. 6 Tennessee on Friday night.
Florida’s Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball, and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Gators ball.
Only 16 teams remain in the NCAA Tournament, as play resumes Thursday evening.
Sixteen teams left. Win or go home. Four wins separate contenders from history.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With potential job openings looming at college basketball blue bloods Kansas and North Carolina, Florida is looking to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years.
Fred Hoiberg carried the nickname "The Mayor" during his playing days at Iowa State, a reflection of his popularity in Ames, Iowa.