UConn's title hopes end with Florida's victory

The NCAA basketball tournament saw dramatic moments on Sunday. The University of Connecticut, defending champion, lost to the University of Florida. The final score was 77-75. This loss means UConn cannot repeat as champions. UConn's coach, Dan Hurley, expressed disappointment after the game. He acknowledged the need for changes in the offseason due to the pressure of past successes. Florida's win was significant, as they were the last team to repeat as champions before UConn's victories in 2023 and 2024. With UConn's defeat, the men's tournament will have a new champion this year. They were the only remaining team from the Big East Conference after the second round. The SEC is now the strongest conference, with seven teams still in the tournament. In women's basketball, defending champion South Carolina moved on to the Sweet 16. They defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 64-53. USC head coach Dawn Staley pointed out that the game wasn't perfect but winning was all that mattered. Meanwhile, Colorado State faced disappointment in the men's bracket. They narrowly lost to Maryland, who scored a dramatic buzzer-beater shot. Colorado State's coach, Niko Medved, reflected on the highs and lows of coaching after the game. The women's bracket continues with top seeds mostly winning easily. USC will play the winner of the upcoming Alabama versus Maryland game.