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• Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in Indianapolis on April 7, 2026, securing their first NCAA men's basketball championship since 1989. • UConn placed second, with Arizona, Duke, and Illinois rounding out the top five in the final standings. • No. 15 seed Michigan's triumph marks a historic upset and program resurgence.

• The top-20 ranked University of San Diego men's tennis team heads to the NCAA championships, captained by senior Oliver Tarvet who recently competed at Wimbledon. • Tarvet's leadership positions USD as a contender in the national tournament. • This marks a significant milestone for the program's season performance.

• UCLA defeated the opponent to claim their first NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament title on April 5, 2026, marking a historic achievement for the program. • The victory came amid the men's tournament finale scheduled for the same evening, highlighting a dominant weekend for college hoops. • This win solidifies UCLA's resurgence and boosts their profile heading into next season's recruitment and scheduling.

• CMU track and field athlete Megan Hodges set an NCAA Division II Championship provisional qualifying time in the 5,000-meter run at the Mavericks' home meet on April 2. • Augustine Hancock won the women's weight throw event as part of a strong performance by the CMU women's team. • The Mavericks posted nine new top-10 marks on the first day of competition at their home meet, demonstrating strong performance across multiple events.

• UConn defeated top-seeded Duke 73-72 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Braylon Mullins' desperation 3-pointer at 0.4 seconds left, rallying from a 19-point first-half deficit to advance to the Final Four. • Silas Demary Jr. made one of two free throws with 10 seconds remaining to tie the game at three points down before Mullins' shot; Duke led by three entering the final moments. • This marks the second straight season Duke suffers a huge collapse in the tournament as the top overall seed, while UConn now boasts a 54-game winning streak heading into the Final Four.

• The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight matchup between Michigan and Texas is scheduled for Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN from Fort Worth, Texas. • This Elite Eight game is one of four remaining contests determining which teams advance to the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4 and 6. • The women's tournament began with selections on March 15 and features the most competitive field of elite teams competing for the national championship.

• Top-seeded Arizona defeated Arkansas 109-88 in the Sweet 16 on March 27, shooting nearly 64% from the field to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015. • Freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat each scored 21 points, while Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. led his team with 28 points. • The win extends Arizona's winning streak to 12 games, positioning them one victory from their first Final Four in 25 years.