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Mar 22nd, 2025, 11:01 PM ET·Misc

UConn, Texas, and March Madness Updates: Sweet 16 Highlights and Coaching Changes

UConn's championship run ends, while Arkansas advances; Texas fires Rodney Terry after poor performance; Duke and South Carolina showcase dominance in March Madness.


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In a thrilling NCAA Tournament, Arkansas secured their place in the Sweet 16 with a 75-66 victory over St. John's. UConn's bid for a third consecutive national title ended in heartbreak, as they lost 77-75 to Florida. Emotions ran high for UConn's Dan Hurley, expressing anger over officiating and pride for his team's journey. Meanwhile, Texas parted ways with head coach Rodney Terry after a disappointing season following their loss to Xavier. In women's basketball, top seeds like South Carolina advanced, with no lower-seeded teams making it through. The tournament sparks excitement as teams gear up for the next round.

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  • The beauty of March Madness is that anything can happen, producing both good and weird basketball, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
  • Despite this year’s tournament initially seeming short on upsets, significant games have still showcased shocking performances, such as McNeese State's stunning win over Clemson.
Is March Madness All Luck?
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"…The trouble with the team, historically, has perhaps been a mental one."

Arkansas upset second-seeded St John’s to reach Sweet 16 in March Madness stunner
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"…Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks beat longtime nemesis Rick Pitino and No 2 seed St John’s 75-66 on Saturday, sending their itinerant coach to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament with his fourth school."

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