NEWARK, N.J. (WNCN) — The matchup between No. 1 Duke and No. 2 Alabama in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament was a highly-anticipated one, but the Blue Devils proved to be too much for the Crimson Tide. Duke (35-3) soundly defeated Alabama (28-9) by a score of 85-65 to win the East Region portion of the bracket in Newark, N.J. Saturday night, earning a spot in the Final Four … [Read more...] about No. 1 Duke too much for No. 2 Alabama as Blue Devils win Elite 8 game, earn trip to Final Four
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A battle of the Carolinas Sunday in the Elite 8 between Duke, South Carolina for Final Four spot
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WNCN) — More powerhouse programs go head-to-head this weekend during March Madness on Sunday afternoon. The Duke Blue Devils face the South Carolina Gamecocks in an Elite 8 matchup that has turned into a battle of the Carolinas. Duke is seeded at No. 2, South Carolina at No. 1, in the Birmingham regional final of the women's NCAA national tournament. In … [Read more...] about A battle of the Carolinas Sunday in the Elite 8 between Duke, South Carolina for Final Four spot
North Dakota guard Treysen Eaglestaff has comitted to South Carolina
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ North Dakota transfer Treysen Eaglestaff is on his way to the SEC to play for South Carolina. The 6-foot-6 guard’s move was announced on Sunday after a visit to South Carolina over the weekend. All glory to God. https://t.co/7fZz9Y5S6V— treysen eaglestaff (@TreysenE) March 30, 2025 Eaglestaff was a top-50 scorer in the country this season, … [Read more...] about North Dakota guard Treysen Eaglestaff has comitted to South Carolina
Tracking the transfers associated with NC State early on
Brett Davis-Imagn Images Will Wade’s task in sifting through the portal is not one I envy, seeing as he’s got almost an entire roster to construct. It’s possible some McNeese players could jump in the portal and join him at NC State, which would help a bit, though that hasn’t happened yet. Here are some of the names that NC State has shown interest in so far: Jalil … [Read more...] about Tracking the transfers associated with NC State early on
Live scoreboard: No. 2 NC State, No. 3 LSU clash in Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament
SPOKANE, Wa. (WNCN) — On Friday night, the NC State women's basketball team will face its toughest competition yet in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The No. 2 Wolfpack (28-6) and No. 3 LSU Tigers (30-5) are set to play in the Sweet 16 in Spokane, Wa. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The two teams played earlier this season. LSU won that matchup on Nov. 27, defeating NC State … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 2 NC State, No. 3 LSU clash in Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament