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Aggies' season comes to an end in second round of Big Dance

Aggies' season comes to an end in second round of Big Dance

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted March 22 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Making it to the Sweet 16 will have to wait for the Aggies.
Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men's March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men's March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 10:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Well, that's that.
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat.
Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alvaro Folgueiras told Bennett Stirtz he'd be ready for the ball, and he delivered in the clutch.
Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

together.
Kansas' Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether to continue his Hall of Fame coaching career

Kansas' Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether to continue his Hall of Fame coaching career

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether he will continue his Hall of Fame coaching career after the Kansas Jayhawks' season ended with a heartbreaking loss to St. John's in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16

Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16

Jim Vertuno, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament, sending the Longhorns back to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year.
Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired for his only bucket of the game, and St. John's blew a 13-point lead in the final minutes before advancing to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas. Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins scored 18 points apiece for the fifth-seeded Red Storm (30-6), who have roared back to college basketball prominence in just three seasons under coach Rick Pitino. Darling coolly won it after Kansas erased its 58-45 deficit with 7 1/2 minutes to play, making a furious 20-7 run capped by Darryn Peterson's two free throws to tie it with 13.1 seconds left.
No. 2 seed Iowa State turns up the defense, shuts down No. 7 Kentucky in 82-63 NCAA tourney victory

No. 2 seed Iowa State turns up the defense, shuts down No. 7 Kentucky in 82-63 NCAA tourney victory

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tamin Lipsey knew he had to step up for Iowa State with All-America forward Joshua Jefferson sitting on the bench, his sprained left ankle still encased in a boot, as the Cyclones played Kentucky on Sunday for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Battle's last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi in women's NCAA Tournament

Battle's last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi in women's NCAA Tournament

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota made sure the opening weekend of women's March Madness was blocked off at its home court months before the NCAA Tournament began.
Battle's winner for Minnesota gives women's March Madness a shining moment in closest game yet

Battle's winner for Minnesota gives women's March Madness a shining moment in closest game yet

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

has long daydreamed about.
Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69

Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69

Jeff Latzke, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 2 seed Purdue beat Miami 79-69 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third straight time and seventh in the last nine years.
Nearly the greatest buzzer-beater ever? Half-court heave from Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner rims out

Nearly the greatest buzzer-beater ever? Half-court heave from Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner rims out

Cliff Brunt, Associated Press  |  Updated March 21 - 11:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Tanner was inches away from March Madness immortality.
Aggies execute winning details in NCAA Tournament despite poor 3-point shooting

Aggies execute winning details in NCAA Tournament despite poor 3-point shooting

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State relied on paint play and clutch plays down the stretch to knock off Villanova.
March Madness shuts out mid-majors as none reach 2nd round of women's NCAA Tournament for 1st time

March Madness shuts out mid-majors as none reach 2nd round of women's NCAA Tournament for 1st time

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

March Madness wasn't for mid-majors this year.
Perfect brackets fall into the single digits after Texas upsets Gonzaga and Nebraska tops Vandy

Perfect brackets fall into the single digits after Texas upsets Gonzaga and Nebraska tops Vandy

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 21 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forty games into the NCAA Tournament, fans hoping to fill out a perfect bracket were a respectable 2 for 26,587,885.
Avery Neff wins all-around as Red Rocks claim back-to-back Big 12 gymnastics titles

Avery Neff wins all-around as Red Rocks claim back-to-back Big 12 gymnastics titles

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been a season defined by adversity — including Saturday night during the Big 12 championship meet — but for the second consecutive season, the Red Rocks hoisted the trophy as champions again.
Texas goes from First Four to Sweet 16, beating Gonzaga 74-68 in March Madness

Texas goes from First Four to Sweet 16, beating Gonzaga 74-68 in March Madness

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Updated March 21 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jordan Pope and Matas Vokietaitis each scored 17 points, Camden Heide hit a game-sealing 3-pointer and Texas became the first team in five years to go from the NCAA Tournament's First Four to the Sweet 16, beating Gonzaga 74-68 on Saturday.
Meet the 'kind of insane' coach at High Point who got his start at Southern Utah

Meet the 'kind of insane' coach at High Point who got his start at Southern Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the biggest surprises from the first round of the NCAA Tournament is a 37-year-old first-time head coach at High Point who got his start in Cedar City.
Boozer, No. 1 overall seed Duke get rolling after halftime to beat TCU 81-58 and reach Sweet 16

Boozer, No. 1 overall seed Duke get rolling after halftime to beat TCU 81-58 and reach Sweet 16

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Updated March 21 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Duke got two tests to open its run as the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness. The Blue Devils responded both times, the latter coming when they got their defense and star freshman Cameron Boozer rolling after halftime.