Social Media Is Convinced That NCAA Refs Blatantly “Rigged” Sweet 16 Game
One team's season ends with controversy.


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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After ninth-seeded Iowa upset Nebraska in the Sweet 16 Thursday night, the Hawkeyes are now the lowest ...

Houston bowed out of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday after losing to Illinois, 65-55, in the Sweet 16 at Toyota Center. Not even having a homecourt advantage helped the No. 2 Cougars, who shot only 34% from the field and were outrebounded, 43-34. They only had two free throws compared to the 21 attempts of […] The post Houston coach Kelvin Sampson’s cryptic answer will spark retirement buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sweet 16 matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines will tip off tonight in Chicago with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. Alabama enters tonight riding strong momentum after a dominating performance in the Round of 32 over Texas Tech, while Michigan has been a dominant force throughout […] The post Alabama vs Michigan Sweet 16 Preview, Odds, How to Watch appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Star guard Darius Acuff Jr. saw his heroics fizzle out as No. 1-seed Arizona outdueled Arkansas in the Sweet 16.

Tonight, we have a matchup between two teams that are reasonable title contenders as St. John's takes on Duke.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the 17th time in his career, extending the Spartans’ streak of 27 consecutive tournament appearances. With two more victories standing between his program and a ninth Final Four, the veteran coach faced renewed scrutiny over his intense, demanding sideline … The post Tom Izzo defiantly defends coaching style: ‘Don’t give a damn’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

St. John's is in the Sweet 16 because Rick Pitino came to Queens. It is because of the most unique road any coach has ever traveled.

Gerry McNamara has returned to his college basketball roots, and Carmelo Anthony is all for it. McNamara has been named by the Syracuse Orange as the program’s new head coach after firing Adrian Autry, who lasted just three seasons on the job. Fresh off leading the Siena Saints to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, McNamara doesn’t … The post Carmelo Anthony addresses his son’s future after Syracuse’s Gerry McNamara hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals East Region Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson St. John’s vs. Duke — CBS/Paramount+, 7:10 p.m. UConn vs. Michigan State — CBS/Paramount+, approximately 9:45 p.m. Midwest Region United Center, Chicago, IL Announcers: Andrew Catalon/Steve Lappas//Evan Washburn Alabama vs. Michigan — TBS/truTV/HBO Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16 appeared first on Awful Announcing.

What channel is Duke vs. St. John's on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Sweet 16 sportingnews.com

In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston. Nebraska held the lead for much of the contest but saw Iowa seize momentum late. Bennett Stirtz drained a three-pointer with 2:10 remaining to give Iowa its first advantage, and Tate Sage … The post Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Darius Acuff Jr. played 37 minutes in the loss, scoring 28 points while shooting 8 of 19 from the field.

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari was seen shouting on top of his longs as his team lost to Arizona in Sweet 16 matchup.

UConn face No. 4 North Carolina the Sweet Sixteen encounter of the NCAA Tournament.

The greatest season in Nebraska men’s basketball history has come to an end. Following an unfathomable century-plus without an NCAA Tournament victory, head coach Fred Hoiberg guided the Cornhuskers to the Sweet Sixteen. They spent almost two months straight in the AP’s top-10 rankings and earned a program-best 28 wins. Defense and grit defined this […] The post Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coach Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars possess the rare advantage of playing at home against coach Brad Underwood's Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 of the South Region of this year's national tournament.

Duke will look to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament when it takes on St. John’s at Capital One Arena on Friday. With Cameron Boozer playing at a high level, the No.1 Blue Devils are favored to win against the No. 5 Red Storm. Boozer’s dad, Carlos Boozer, also had a storied […] The post Carlos Boozer clears air on pressuring Cameron Boozer to choose Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fred Hoiberg’s late-game blunder left Nebraska with only four men on the court, gifting Iowa an Elite Eight appearance.

With the Sweet 16 clash coming up for No. 5 seed St. John's against the top-seeded Duke, the anticipation is at an all-time high. However, the headlines leading into the game aren't just about the plays on the hardwood. St. John’s recently offered coach Rick Pitino a lucrative extension that would ...

For as long as Hannah Hidalgo continues to shine on the court, the Notre Dame star will remain committed to her pre-match routine, especially if the Irish continue to progress in the NCAA Tournament

Arkansas coach John Calipari did not need four minutes to clap back, albeit in a subtle way, at Kentucky coach Mark Pope. Pope recently went on a four-minute monologue on his radio show to stress how the No. 7 Wildcats have improved since he replaced Calipari. They were eliminated in the second round of the […] The post Arkansas’ John Calipari takes subtle recruiting dig at Kentucky in response to Mark Pope appeared first on ClutchPoints.

During her most recent media availability ahead of her team's upcoming Sweet 16 game in the current national postseason, Duke Blue Devils coach Kara Lawson dismisses a question about LSU Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson, who she is facing the said game.
