Women's March Madness 2026: Previews, live updates, analysis from Saturday's Sweet 16 - ESPN
The Sweet 16 is here! And after a thrilling start to the action on Friday, eight more teams are competing Saturday to seal their places in the next round.
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Tennessee upsets Iowa State for third straight Elite Eight trip - ESPN
CHICAGO — The Tennessee teams that reached the Elite Eight in 2024 and 2025 featured mainstays such as Zakai Zeigler. The current squad is made up of 11 newcomers, a new team with familiar goals.
UConn holds off Michigan State late to reach Elite Eight - ESPN
WASHINGTON — Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Yaxel Lendeborg takes over as Michigan tops Alabama in Sweet 16 - ESPN
CHICAGO — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament for the first time in five years.
Caleb Foster takes over in return as Duke halts St. John's for Elite 8 berth - ESPN
WASHINGTON — Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot and rescued Duke's national title hopes, helping the top-seeded Blue Devils rally from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat St. John's 80-75 on Friday night and advance to the Elite Eight.
Aden Holloway not with Alabama despite judge's OK to travel - ESPN
Aden Holloway will not be with his team Friday when Alabama faces Michigan in the Sweet 16 in Chicago, even after an Alabama judge granted his request to travel Friday, per a statement from the school.
Coaches react to Cori Close's comments on grind - ESPN
There's been plenty of reaction to UCLA coach Cori Close saying she doesn't know how much longer she can continue in the new NCAA environment.
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