Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16. UConn advances to a true heavyweight clash in Sunday’s final of the East Region against top-seeded Duke.
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NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mysteryA red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to the USA Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategyAt Middle Creek, timing and distance shape a photo of migrating geeseThe World in PicturesUganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredientsAs demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still keyAI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbotsThe future of fish is looking a lot like meatTrump interrumpe reunión del gabinete sobre Irán y el aumento de precios para hablar de plumonesUConn forward Jayden Ross celebrates with forward Tarris Reed Jr. and forward Alex Karaban against Michigan State during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. Michigan State forward waves to fans after the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against UConn, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. rebounds over Michigan State center Carson Cooper during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. Michigan State center Carson Cooper and UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. vie for the ball during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Alex Karaban celebrates a three pointer against Michigan State during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Jayden Ross celebrates with forward Tarris Reed Jr. and forward Alex Karaban against Michigan State during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Jayden Ross celebrates with forward Tarris Reed Jr. and forward Alex Karaban against Michigan State during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. Michigan State forward waves to fans after the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against UConn, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. Michigan State forward waves to fans after the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against UConn, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. rebounds over Michigan State center Carson Cooper during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. rebounds over Michigan State center Carson Cooper during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington. Michigan State center Carson Cooper and UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. vie for the ball during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. Michigan State center Carson Cooper and UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. vie for the ball during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Alex Karaban celebrates a three pointer against Michigan State during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. UConn forward Alex Karaban celebrates a three pointer against Michigan State during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. WASHINGTON — Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the The Huskies led 63-62 when Karaban was fouled with 22.5 seconds remaining. He made both ends of a one-and-one to give UConn a three-point lead, and after Michigan State was unable to find a quick shot, Kur Teng’s 3-pointer missed. A foul was called on the Huskies on the rebound with 4.6 seconds remaining. Carson Cooper made the first for Michigan State. He missed the second — it did not appear to be intentional — and Reed rebounded. His two free throws effectively sealed the win.Michigan State overcame an early 19-point deficit but bowed out on a night the Spartans shot just 4 of 16 from 3-point range. The four teams that arrived in Washington this week have combined for 13 national titles, so it was no surprise that both games Friday were pulsating. Duke’s 80-75 win over St. John’s in the opener came down to the last few seconds. It looked at first like the second game wouldn’t. Malachi Smith, Solo Ball and Jaylin Stewart combined for four 3-pointers during a 15-1 run that put UConn up 25-6. The Spartans had to clamp down defensively over the final three minutes just to trail 35-27 at halftime. Michigan State scored the first seven points of the second, but the Huskies pushed back. After a steal and dunk by Reed put UConn back up by six, Huskies coach Dan Hurley began waving his arms wildly at the fans behind his bench, exhorting them to be louder. The Spartans didn’t waver. A three-point play by Jaxon Kohler with 10:06 to play put Michigan State up 45-44.A short scoring draught by the Spartans allowed UConn to take a 56-49 on a driving layup by Ball, but it stayed tight until the end. The Huskies led 58-57 when Karaban made a 3. Jeremy Fears Jr. answered from beyond the arc for Michigan State to cut the lead to one.Michigan State: Cooper and Kohler are both seniors, but coach Tom Izzo is showing little sign of slowing down at this stage of his career. UConn: The Huskies’ matchup with Duke might feel more like a Final Four game. In fact, they met in the 1999 title game, with UConn winning.Live updates: Iranian missile attack wounds 10 US troops at Saudi air base, AP sources say
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