By Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — In a dominant performance that showcased why they’ve been one of the nation’s toughest teams all year, the Houston Cougars advanced to the Final Four for the first time in four years and the seventh in school history with a 69-50 win over the Tennessee Volunteers. …
Read MoreBy Chris Schumerth | @ChrisSchumerth Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — It is not an exaggeration to say that if Milos Uzan had not shot 6-for-9 from the 3-point line against Purdue in the Sweet 16, the University of Houston men’s basketball team would probably be home by now, ready to watch the Elite Eight …
Read MoreBy Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — When Zakai Zeigler first arrived on the University of Tennessee campus in 2021, he was a lightly recruited, undersized combo guard that many believed would redshirt his freshman year. Even Rick Barnes and his staff initially thought the same. But two weeks into practice, Barnes knew …
Read MoreBy Chris Schumerth | @ChrisSchumerth Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — After Camden Heide’s 3-pointer tied the game and sent the Purdue fans in Lucas Oil Stadium into a frenzy with 35 seconds to go, it looked like the Houston Cougars, the Midwest Regional’s top seed, were in danger of losing in the Sweet 16 …
Read MoreBy Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The Tennessee Volunteers are headed back to the Elite Eight after a dominant 78–65 win over Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night. Fueled by a collective effort, defensive intensity, and a signature team-first mindset, the Volunteers proved they belong among college basketball’s elite. Led …
Read MoreBy Derek Harper | @RealDerekHarper Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – When Juwan Howard stopped this time in the handshake line, on his way to the Sweet 16 with his Michigan Wolverines, he comforted a crushed opponent the way he would hold his son. Tennessee freshman Kennedy Chandler, after the 76-68 Michigan victory that may …
Read MoreBy Derek Harper | @RealDerekHarper Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The third-seeded Tennessee Volunteers and No. 11 Michigan Wolverines will meet in a second-round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at 5:15 p.m. Saturday evening at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Michigan (18-14) will play for a spot in the South Region semifinals, which would be …
Read MoreBy Derek Harper | @RealDerekHarper Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Tennessee set several school NCAA tournament records in a 88-56 victory over Longwood at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The third-seeded Volunteers (27-7) advanced to a second-round meeting with Michigan on Saturday. Tennessee won for the 13th time in 14 games by making 60% of its shots, …
Read MoreBy Derek Harper | @RealDerekHarper Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The 15th seeded Longwood Lancers will make their first appearance in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament when they take on the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Thursday at 2:45 p.m. The Lancers finished the regular season with a 26-6 overall record …
Read MoreBy Caleb Lynn | @CalebLynn1 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 12-seeded Oregon State Beavers earned their first NCAA tournament victory since 1982, defeating the Tennessee Volunteers 70-56. Oregon State (18-12) quieted a pro-Tennessee crowd at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Beavers did it with the heart of seniors like Ethan Thompson and Roman …
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