1 ) Defense, anyone? For the second consecutive tournament game, Alabama's defense played with hustle and a physical edge that served it well. Texas Tech had just 12 points with 7:55 left in the first ...

INDIANAPOLIS - It was clear on March 13 what needed to happen. Illinois basketball blew two separate 15-point leads to Wisconsin. Giving up over 90 points to the Badgers, 69 of which came from just ...

PHILADELPHIA — Dan Hurley knew in the offseason what Connecticut needed to emphasize if it wanted to return to the level it was when the Huskies won back-to-back championships in March Madness, just ...

ST. LOUIS − Purdue basketball's offense can score with anybody. And the Boilermakers knew it. But the nation's No. 1 team in adjusted offensive efficiency wasn't going to make a March Madness run on ...

CHICAGO – Mick Cronin has delivered a message to his players about longevity in the postseason. “If you have to score 80 to win,” the UCLA basketball coach said late Thursday night, “you’re going to ...

CHICAGO -- Offense had stood out all season for Illinois, only for the defense to step up in March Madness. Arizona and Michigan have been part of college basketball's top tier all year with elite ...

Alabama basketball defeated Texas Tech 90-65 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. The Crimson Tide's defense and rebounding showed significant improvement in the tournament game. Multiple players ...

TAMPA − Alabama basketball roared through Texas Tech with ease on Sunday, March 22, winning 90-65 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide was hot from 3-point range ...