In the past, schools received no financial reward other than the NCAA covering the cost of a team’s expenses to play in the tournament. Women’s basketball teams in the NCAA Tournament for the first time will be getting an individual share of the March Madness revenue pie. Women’s teams will earn financial incentives, known as … Read more
Coach Steve Perez balances leading the Patriots basketball team with being a dedicated father of seven daughters. SAN ANTONIO — I joked on our way to the park across the street in their family neighborhood that I could see him counting while pointing his finger at kiddo. One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! He … Read more
With its first NCAA Tournament victory, McNeese earned a second-round matchup on Saturday with fourth-seeded Purdue. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson 69-67 on Friday in the first bracket buster of the NCAA … Read more
Texas A&M looks to move into the Round of 32, but the Ivy League champs provide an interesting challenge for the Aggies. DENVER, Colorado — As the 2025 NCAA Tournament gets underway, Texas A&M (22-10) and Yale (22-7) gear up for a compelling first-round showdown at Ball Arena in Denver. The matchup is headlined by … Read more
The Houston Cougars are going for their seventh straight first-round win in the NCAA Tournament. WICHITA, Kan. — Houston is taking on SIU-Edwardsville in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. It will be the first matchup of the season between the two teams. The Houston Cougars have gone 22-1 against Big 12 opponents, with … Read more
The Houston Cougars advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the seventh consecutive time. WICHITA, Kan. — Milos Uzan scored 16 points, LJ Cryer added 15 and No. 1 seed Houston was able to rest up for the rest of the NCAA Tournament while romping past No. 16 seed SIU Edwardsville 78-40 … Read more
For some people, the madness is barely registering. WASHINGTON — In East Lansing, Michigan, college sports often dominate conversations — especially in March, when everyone seems to be filling out their NCAA brackets. Jessica Caruss would know; she has lived in the area for most of her life. She loves sports, and she’s a Michigan … Read more