Men’s Basketball

No. 1 Florida beat No. 4 Maryland 87-71 yesterday, making Maryland the first Big 10 team eliminated, while No. 2 Alabama made a record 25 3-pointers while defeating No. 6 BYU 113-88 in the early games of the men’s Sweet 16. (Florida Game, Alabama Game

In yesterday’s late games, Texas Tech edged past Arkansas 85-83 in overtime after overcoming a 16-point deficit, while Duke defeated Arizona 100-93 behind a standout performance from Cooper Kupp. He ended with 30 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three blocks. (Highlights)

The men’s Sweet 16 concludes tonight with No. 2 Michigan State facing No. 6 Ole Miss, No. 2 Tennessee taking on No. 3 Kentucky, No. 1 Auburn playing No. 5 Michigan, and No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Purdue.

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NCAA TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Sweet 16 Round

Thursday’s results

  • Alabama 113, BYU 88
  • Florida 87, Maryland 71
  • Duke 100, Arizona 93
  • Texas Tech 85, Arkansas 83 (OT)

Friday’s Games

  • Ole Miss vs. Michigan State, 6:09 p.m. (CBS)
  • Kentucky vs. Tennessee, 6:39 p.m. (TBS/truTV)
  • Michigan vs. Auburn, 8:39 p.m. (CBS)
  • Purdue vs. Houston, 9:09 p.m. (TBS/truTV)