Stanford 76, Notre Dame 75: Stanford Rallies to Overtake Notre Dame for Final Four Spot

A last-second blocked shot by Erica McCall clinched the win for the second-seeded Cardinal over the top-seeded Irish.

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In College Basketball, Taking a Seat Means Not Just Any Seat

There are strategies and idiosyncrasies in where players and coaches are placed on the bench, and it can say a lot about a team.

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Sports of The Times: Old Man on the Ducks: Dylan Ennis Takes the Long Way to the Final Four

One of the oldest players in N.C.A.A tournament history helped Oregon advance to the national semifinals for the first time in 78 years.

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On College Basketball: In a Twist, It’s Saniya Chong Powering UConn Women’s Basketball

“I trust her. Never thought I’d say that, but I trust her,” Coach Geno Auriemma says about his senior guard after an 86-71 victory over U.C.L.A.

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Gonzaga 83, Xavier 59: Gonzaga Marches Into Its First Final Four by Routing Xavier

Gonzaga, the top seed in the West Regional, will face either Florida or South Carolina in a national semifinal next Saturday.

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N.C.A.A. Tournament: Oregon Women Stun Maryland to Make the Round of 8

The 10th-seeded Ducks, who start three freshmen, were led by Sabrina Ionescu’s 21 points. The Terrapins, the No. 3 seed, turned the ball over 21 times.

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Connecticut 86, U.C.L.A. 71: After an Uncharacteristic Early Stumble, UConn Breezes

The Huskies won their 110th game in a row to advance to the regional final as they try to win their fifth consecutive national championship.

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