College Sports
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Worth the wait: Final Four trip should silence all Underwood doubtersApr 02, 2026 8:53 pm - This trip to the Final Four should end any complaints about Illinois coach Brad Underwood, a basketball lifer who finally hit the big time.
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Rusty in crunch time, women’s Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowoutsApr 02, 2026 8:17 pm - PHOENIX — This year's Final Four at the women's NCAA Tournament features a quartet of powerhouse programs, teams that have overwhelmed almost all of their opponents with ...
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Illinois State learned its lesson well enough to reach NIT semifinalsApr 01, 2026 4:29 pm - Illinois State’s men’s basketball team will play in the NIT semifinals Thursday night against Auburn with two suburban natives leading the way on the court.
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Geno Auriemma taking an undefeated UConn team to Final Four for 9th time
Apr 01, 2026 3:28 pm - Geno Auriemma is taking an undefeated UConn team into the women’s Final Four for the ninth time. This group, while extremely talented like the rest, is a bit different th...
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Berube brings experience as new Northwestern women’s basketball coachMar 31, 2026 5:30 pm - Everything Northwestern was looking for in its new women’s basketball head coach, they found in Carla Berube, who was introduced as the leader of the Wildcats’ program at a news conference Tuesday morning.
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O’Donnell: Vegas suggests Illini Final Four hopes boosted by Duke’s foldMar 31, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about Illinois’ matchup against Connecticut on Saturday in the Final Four.
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Spring weather cooperating with prep sports (for now)Mar 30, 2026 10:55 pm - This edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter highlights a variety of recent stories.
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Edwards, Makeer power South Carolina past TCU 78-52 to reach the Final Four
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Eyes of Texas on women's Final Four again after Longhorns beat Michigan in regional final
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Mullins Madness! Freshman's 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot