Wins Second

• Top-seeded UCLA defeated second-seeded Iowa 96-45 to capture its second consecutive Big Ten Conference Tournament championship, marking the first time in program history the Bruins won back-to-back conference tournament titles. • The 51-point margin of victory set a new Big Ten Tournament Final record, surpassing Iowa's previous record of a 33-point victory over Ohio State in 2023. • UCLA finished the regular season with a perfect 18-0 conference record and undefeated home court record for the first time since 2016-17, becoming just the fourth team in Big Ten history to go undefeated in conference play.

• St. John's Red Storm won the Big East Tournament championship on March 15, claiming their second consecutive conference tournament title. • The victory grants St. John's an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and positions them as a strong contender heading into March Madness. • The achievement demonstrates the program's consistency and success under their current coaching staff.