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UConn, Texas, and March Madness Updates: Sweet 16 Highlights and Coaching Changes

UConn's championship run ends, while Arkansas advances; Texas fires Rodney Terry after poor performance; Duke and South Carolina showcase dominance in March Madness.

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But the Nuggets are dealing with some serious injury issues entering this game.
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Hurley’s intensity and blunt nature is one of his calling cards, and he never comes without an explanation.
UConn coach Dan Hurley gives explicit warning to Baylor about refs following loss to Florida
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The sad part is, Hurley isn’t the caricature that social media often makes him out to be.
Dan Hurley must change. There's no better time with UConn out of March Madness spotlight
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There is little doubt it will all take a while to sink in.
Anger, frustration, sadness and pride: Dan Hurley full of emotion after UConn's three-peat bid ends
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UConn came up two points short in Raleigh, losing to the Florida Gators 77-75 in a physical game.
‘They F**ked Us!’ UConn Coach Caught Flipping Out On Camera After NCAA Elimination
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The Huskies played inspired defense to nearly pull off the upset, forcing Florida into 12 turnovers.
No. 1 seed Florida makes late comeback to survive against eighth-seeded UConn
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The trouble with the team, historically, has perhaps been a mental one.
Is March Madness All Luck?
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But the victory over his longtime rival was especially sweet for Calipari, who brought the Razorbacks (22-13) back to the tournament in his first season in Fayetteville despite early-season injuries that left them 0-5 to start the Southeastern Conference schedule.
No. 2 St. John's knocked out of NCAA Tournament by No. 10 Arkansas
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Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks beat longtime nemesis Rick Pitino and No 2 seed St John’s 75-66 on Saturday, sending their itinerant coach to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament with his fourth school.
Arkansas upset second-seeded St John’s to reach Sweet 16 in March Madness stunner
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Updated: Mar 23rd, 2025, 7:45 PM ET

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In a thrilling NCAA Tournament, Arkansas secured their place in the Sweet 16 with a 75-66 victory over St. John's. UConn's bid for a third consecutive national title ended in heartbreak, as they lost 77-75 to Florida. Emotions ran high for UConn's Dan Hurley, expressing anger over officiating and pride for his team's journey. Meanwhile, Texas parted ways with head coach Rodney Terry after a disappointing season following their loss to Xavier. In women's basketball, top seeds like South Carolina advanced, with no lower-seeded teams making it through. The tournament sparks excitement as teams gear up for the next round.

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The NCAA tournament has featured thrilling upsets and surprising performances, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement of March Madness, particularly in recent women's matchups.
In the women's NCAA Tournament, for the first time since 1994, no team seeded 11 or worse advanced to the second round, indicating a departure from historic unpredictability and highlighting the dominance of higher seeds.

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