FORT WORTH, (TXAN 24) — At the break, UConn holds the advantage over Notre Dame, leading 32-25 in this Elite Eight matchup with a trip to the Final Four on the line. UConn came out strong in the first quarter, setting the tone early and building a lead behind efficient shooting and confident ball movement. Notre Dame settled in during the second quarter and started to find some offense, but the early gap has kept them playing from behind. First Half Breakdown • UConn has bee

FORT WORTH, TX — At halftime, the Texas Longhorns are in complete control against Kentucky , holding a 22-point lead, 48‑26 , in this Sweet 16 matchup. Texas has been sharp on offense, moving the ball well and hitting shots at a high rate. The team is scoring from all over the floor and taking advantage of every fast-break opportunity. Kentucky has struggled to find rhythm, missing open shots and turning the ball over, which has allowed Texas to dictate the pace. Key Highli

FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — After a competitive start, UConn turned the game into a second-half rout, pulling away from North Carolina for a decisive 63–42 win to advance. The Tar Heels came out strong in the first quarter, even holding a slight edge early, but that momentum didn’t last long. UConn began to settle in during the second quarter, taking control before halftime and never looking back. The third quarter is where the game completely flipped. UConn dominated the p

FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — At halftime, Louisville and Michigan are locked in a tight, physical battle, with neither side able to take full control through two quarters. It’s been a game of runs so far. Each team has had moments where they’ve looked ready to separate, but quick answers on the other end have kept things close heading into the break. Defensively, both sides have made things difficult. Shots haven’t come easy, and possessions have often turned into battles la

FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — It came down to the final possessions at Dickies Arena, but Notre Dame did just enough to survive and advance, holding off Vanderbilt 67–64 in a gritty Sweet Sixteen showdown. Just like the first half hinted, this one turned into a full-on battle. Notre Dame leaned on the same formula that carried them early—defensive pressure and composure in key moments. Down the stretch, the Fighting Irish made the plays that mattered most, forcing tough Vande

FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — At the break, it’s been a high-level, back-and-forth battle between UConn and North Carolina, with both teams trading runs and showing exactly why they’re still dancing in March. North Carolina hasn’t backed down. The Tar Heels have set the tone with physical play and timely scoring, using their athleticism to push in transition and keep pressure on UConn’s defense. Every time it felt like UConn might pull away, UNC answered with a run of their o

At the halfway mark in Fort Worth, it’s been a gritty, physical battle between Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, with both teams feeling the weight

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