Basketball NewsFriday, Mar 20, 2026

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 18, 12:20 PM ET

The madness of the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament officially lands at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia tomorrow night as the #16 seed Southern Jaguars battle the #16 seed Samford Bulldogs. With a ticket to the Round of 64 and a Friday showdown against the #1 overall seed South Carolina Gamecocks on the line, this First Four clash features two of the most resilient mid-major programs in the country. The Samford Bulldogs (19-13) arrive in Columbia as one of the hottest teams in the Southeast a...

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 18, 12:30 PM ET

The madness of the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament officially lands at the Moda Center in Portland tomorrow evening as the #11 seed Texas Longhorns battle the #6 seed BYU Cougars. Fresh off a thrilling 68-66 First Four victory over NC State in Dayton, the Longhorns have officially punched their ticket to the Round of 64 to face a BYU squad that has been one of the most explosive offensive forces in the country all season. The BYU Cougars (23-11) arrive in Portland as a formidable #6 seed, fueled b...

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 20, 2:54 AM ET

Just over a week after witnessing greatness, Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat found themselves on the receiving end of a high-scoring game. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Adebayo and the Heat were completely unable to stop superstar Luka Doncic from having his way. Doncic ended the game with 60 points, shooting 60% from the […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo can only laugh after Luka Doncic drops 60 on him appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 19, 6:16 AM ET

Disclosure: RealGM may receive a commission if you sign up for a service or purchase a product through the links in this article. These partnerships help support our independent sports coverage. The Moody Center in Austin prepares for a high-stakes Friday afternoon as the #1 seed Texas Longhorns host the #16 seed Missouri State Lady Bears in the First Round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament. To watch this matchup live, fans can tune in to the national broadcast on ESPN at 4:00 PM ET or secu...

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 19, 10:38 AM ET

The historic Williams Arena in Minneapolis, affectionately known as "The Barn," takes center stage this week as the #4 seed Minnesota Golden Gophers host the #13 seed Green Bay Phoenix . In this high-stakes 4-vs-13 matchup, the Gophers look to defend their home floor against a relentless Green Bay squad that has dominated the Horizon League all season long. The Minnesota Golden Gophers (22-8) enter the tournament as one of the Big Ten's most balanced units, led by the dynamic scoring duo of T...

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 18, 3:14 PM ET

The Enterprise Center in St. Louis hosts a monumental West Region clash this Friday as the #2 seed Purdue Boilermakers face off against the #15 seed Queens Royals. This game marks a historic milestone for Queens University of Charlotte, making their NCAA Division I Tournament debut in their very first year of eligibility. They face a Purdue squad that is firing on all cylinders after capturing the Big Ten Tournament title with a gritty win over Michigan. The Purdue Boilermakers (27-8) enter a...

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