NCAA TournamentMarch Madness was a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ for fans in PhiladelphiaDuring the second round of games, fans brought the madness with standout fits and school spirit to Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here are the highlights from the final night of the NCAA Tournament in Philly.Ariel Simpson Tennessee tops Virginia in a thriller to head from Philadelphia to the Sweet 16Jonathan Tannenwald Adem Bona, Andre Drummond, VJ Edgecombe among Sixers to watch UCLA-UConnGabriela Carroll and Gina Mizell March Madness was the start of a year when Philadelphia can show why it’s ‘special’Matt Breen UConn beats UCLA to reach the Sweet 16, in a game that lived up to the blueblood hypeJonathan Tannenwald AdvertisementFiery coaches collide in Philly when UCLA and UConn tip off Sunday in prime timeUCLA coach Mick Cronin and UConn’s Dan Hurley have only faced each other a few times, but they were at different schools and a chase for the NCAA men's basketball championship wasn't on the line. Gabriela Carroll Villanova’s time on the dance floor didn’t last long, but Denise Dillon and Co. are determined to be backThe Wildcats bowed out of the NCAA Tournament after a first-round loss to Texas Tech, but it provided valuable experience for the team.Maria McIlwain Kevin Willard said getting to the NCAA Tournament was a good ‘first step’ at Villanova. What’s next?Good first step? Sure. But the last two outings should show Willard and Villanova that there’s still plenty of work to be done to bring the program back to where they think it should be.Jeff Neiburg For UCLA’s Skyy Clark, the price of an NCAA tourney win was a lost tooth Clark lost his tooth after battling for a loose ball in the final minutes against Central Florida on Friday. A teammate retrieved his tooth, while Clark went back in the game to seal the win.Matt Breen Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas TechWildcats star guard Jasmine Bascoe scored a game-high 21 points, but Villanova never found an offensive rhythm in its 57-52 loss in Baton Rouge.Maria McIlwain Madness takes over Xfinity Mobile Arena in the NCAA men’s tournament. Here are the highlights.From Jacari White’s fan clubs to RedHawks war paint, college basketball fans from all over showed out in style for Friday’s first round of games.Ariel Simpson Kevin Willard says viral sideline interview was ‘a joke’ after Villanova’s NCAA Tournament lossWillard joked to TNT sideline reporter Lauren Shehadi that he was going to fire his staff after Utah State executed multiple baseline-out-of-bounds plays for easy baskets.Jeff Neiburg Wright State and Miami had Philly fans’ backing, but Virginia and Tennessee stopped their upset bidsWright State gave Virginia all it could handle before the favorites took control late. After that, Miami of Ohio ran out of magic and fell hard against Tennessee.Jonathan Tannenwald NCAA Tournament: Villanova melts down late in first-round loss to Utah StateUtah State guard duo Mason Falslev and MJ Collins Jr. combined for 42 points as Villanova struggled with turnovers in the second half. Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 25 points.Jeff Neiburg OpinionEven after a blowout loss, Penn’s Fran McCaffery has already won. And he can’t wait to get back to work.Penn fought as well as it could vs. Illinois, but reality struck quickly. All that was left was to find perspective, starting with the coach, who returned to his alma mater to complete the circle. David Murphy | Columnist Philly has hosted plenty of drama in the NCAA Tournament. We rank the top 10 games of all time here.Going back to the Spectrum and the Palestra, the city has hosted many iconic March Madness moments. It started with La Salle's Tom Gola in 1954.Owen Hewitt For these players, all roads led to Villanova. From there, it was back to the NCAA Tournament.Transfers Denae Carter, Ryanne Allen, Kylee Watson, and Kelsey Joens brought NCAA Tournament experience to the Main Line, and now the Wildcats are back in March Madness.Maria McIlwain The persistence of Tyler Perkins helped Villanova get back to the NCAA TournamentAfter averaging 6.3 points and being far removed from March Madness last season, Perkins emerged as a role player who has single-handedly won some Big East games for Villanova.Jeff Neiburg For Phil Martelli Jr. and Sr., an upset for the ages, and the agedWhether it was the greatest win in Martelli family history was a debate for another day. All that mattered was that Phil Martelli Jr. guided his VCU team to a remarkable upset over North Carolina.David Murphy Third-seeded Illinois ousts No. 14 Penn in first round of NCAA Tournament with a 105-70 routMichael Zanoni led Penn with 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting, while TJ Power finished with six points on 2-of-8 shooting in 30 minutes.Steve Reed, Associated Press See more storiesAdvertisement
March Madness was a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ for fans in PhiladelphiaDuring the second round of games, fans brought the madness with standout fits and school spirit to Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here are the highlights from the final night of the NCAA Tournament in Philly.Ariel Simpson
March Madness was a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ for fans in PhiladelphiaDuring the second round of games, fans brought the madness with standout fits and school spirit to Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here are the highlights from the final night of the NCAA Tournament in Philly.Ariel Simpson
Adem Bona, Andre Drummond, VJ Edgecombe among Sixers to watch UCLA-UConnGabriela Carroll and Gina Mizell
Adem Bona, Andre Drummond, VJ Edgecombe among Sixers to watch UCLA-UConnGabriela Carroll and Gina Mizell
UConn beats UCLA to reach the Sweet 16, in a game that lived up to the blueblood hypeJonathan Tannenwald
UConn beats UCLA to reach the Sweet 16, in a game that lived up to the blueblood hypeJonathan Tannenwald
Fiery coaches collide in Philly when UCLA and UConn tip off Sunday in prime timeUCLA coach Mick Cronin and UConn’s Dan Hurley have only faced each other a few times, but they were at different schools and a chase for the NCAA men's basketball championship wasn't on the line. Gabriela Carroll
Fiery coaches collide in Philly when UCLA and UConn tip off Sunday in prime timeUCLA coach Mick Cronin and UConn’s Dan Hurley have only faced each other a few times, but they were at different schools and a chase for the NCAA men's basketball championship wasn't on the line. Gabriela Carroll
Villanova’s time on the dance floor didn’t last long, but Denise Dillon and Co. are determined to be backThe Wildcats bowed out of the NCAA Tournament after a first-round loss to Texas Tech, but it provided valuable experience for the team.Maria McIlwain
Villanova’s time on the dance floor didn’t last long, but Denise Dillon and Co. are determined to be backThe Wildcats bowed out of the NCAA Tournament after a first-round loss to Texas Tech, but it provided valuable experience for the team.Maria McIlwain
Kevin Willard said getting to the NCAA Tournament was a good ‘first step’ at Villanova. What’s next?Good first step? Sure. But the last two outings should show Willard and Villanova that there’s still plenty of work to be done to bring the program back to where they think it should be.Jeff Neiburg
Kevin Willard said getting to the NCAA Tournament was a good ‘first step’ at Villanova. What’s next?Good first step? Sure. But the last two outings should show Willard and Villanova that there’s still plenty of work to be done to bring the program back to where they think it should be.Jeff Neiburg
For UCLA’s Skyy Clark, the price of an NCAA tourney win was a lost tooth Clark lost his tooth after battling for a loose ball in the final minutes against Central Florida on Friday. A teammate retrieved his tooth, while Clark went back in the game to seal the win.Matt Breen
For UCLA’s Skyy Clark, the price of an NCAA tourney win was a lost tooth Clark lost his tooth after battling for a loose ball in the final minutes against Central Florida on Friday. A teammate retrieved his tooth, while Clark went back in the game to seal the win.Matt Breen
Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas TechWildcats star guard Jasmine Bascoe scored a game-high 21 points, but Villanova never found an offensive rhythm in its 57-52 loss in Baton Rouge.Maria McIlwain
Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas TechWildcats star guard Jasmine Bascoe scored a game-high 21 points, but Villanova never found an offensive rhythm in its 57-52 loss in Baton Rouge.Maria McIlwain
Madness takes over Xfinity Mobile Arena in the NCAA men’s tournament. Here are the highlights.From Jacari White’s fan clubs to RedHawks war paint, college basketball fans from all over showed out in style for Friday’s first round of games.Ariel Simpson
Madness takes over Xfinity Mobile Arena in the NCAA men’s tournament. Here are the highlights.From Jacari White’s fan clubs to RedHawks war paint, college basketball fans from all over showed out in style for Friday’s first round of games.Ariel Simpson
Kevin Willard says viral sideline interview was ‘a joke’ after Villanova’s NCAA Tournament lossWillard joked to TNT sideline reporter Lauren Shehadi that he was going to fire his staff after Utah State executed multiple baseline-out-of-bounds plays for easy baskets.Jeff Neiburg
Kevin Willard says viral sideline interview was ‘a joke’ after Villanova’s NCAA Tournament lossWillard joked to TNT sideline reporter Lauren Shehadi that he was going to fire his staff after Utah State executed multiple baseline-out-of-bounds plays for easy baskets.Jeff Neiburg
Wright State and Miami had Philly fans’ backing, but Virginia and Tennessee stopped their upset bidsWright State gave Virginia all it could handle before the favorites took control late. After that, Miami of Ohio ran out of magic and fell hard against Tennessee.Jonathan Tannenwald
Wright State and Miami had Philly fans’ backing, but Virginia and Tennessee stopped their upset bidsWright State gave Virginia all it could handle before the favorites took control late. After that, Miami of Ohio ran out of magic and fell hard against Tennessee.Jonathan Tannenwald
NCAA Tournament: Villanova melts down late in first-round loss to Utah StateUtah State guard duo Mason Falslev and MJ Collins Jr. combined for 42 points as Villanova struggled with turnovers in the second half. Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 25 points.Jeff Neiburg
NCAA Tournament: Villanova melts down late in first-round loss to Utah StateUtah State guard duo Mason Falslev and MJ Collins Jr. combined for 42 points as Villanova struggled with turnovers in the second half. Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 25 points.Jeff Neiburg
OpinionEven after a blowout loss, Penn’s Fran McCaffery has already won. And he can’t wait to get back to work.Penn fought as well as it could vs. Illinois, but reality struck quickly. All that was left was to find perspective, starting with the coach, who returned to his alma mater to complete the circle. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionEven after a blowout loss, Penn’s Fran McCaffery has already won. And he can’t wait to get back to work.Penn fought as well as it could vs. Illinois, but reality struck quickly. All that was left was to find perspective, starting with the coach, who returned to his alma mater to complete the circle. David Murphy | Columnist
Philly has hosted plenty of drama in the NCAA Tournament. We rank the top 10 games of all time here.Going back to the Spectrum and the Palestra, the city has hosted many iconic March Madness moments. It started with La Salle's Tom Gola in 1954.Owen Hewitt
Philly has hosted plenty of drama in the NCAA Tournament. We rank the top 10 games of all time here.Going back to the Spectrum and the Palestra, the city has hosted many iconic March Madness moments. It started with La Salle's Tom Gola in 1954.Owen Hewitt
For these players, all roads led to Villanova. From there, it was back to the NCAA Tournament.Transfers Denae Carter, Ryanne Allen, Kylee Watson, and Kelsey Joens brought NCAA Tournament experience to the Main Line, and now the Wildcats are back in March Madness.Maria McIlwain
For these players, all roads led to Villanova. From there, it was back to the NCAA Tournament.Transfers Denae Carter, Ryanne Allen, Kylee Watson, and Kelsey Joens brought NCAA Tournament experience to the Main Line, and now the Wildcats are back in March Madness.Maria McIlwain
The persistence of Tyler Perkins helped Villanova get back to the NCAA TournamentAfter averaging 6.3 points and being far removed from March Madness last season, Perkins emerged as a role player who has single-handedly won some Big East games for Villanova.Jeff Neiburg
The persistence of Tyler Perkins helped Villanova get back to the NCAA TournamentAfter averaging 6.3 points and being far removed from March Madness last season, Perkins emerged as a role player who has single-handedly won some Big East games for Villanova.Jeff Neiburg
For Phil Martelli Jr. and Sr., an upset for the ages, and the agedWhether it was the greatest win in Martelli family history was a debate for another day. All that mattered was that Phil Martelli Jr. guided his VCU team to a remarkable upset over North Carolina.David Murphy
For Phil Martelli Jr. and Sr., an upset for the ages, and the agedWhether it was the greatest win in Martelli family history was a debate for another day. All that mattered was that Phil Martelli Jr. guided his VCU team to a remarkable upset over North Carolina.David Murphy
Third-seeded Illinois ousts No. 14 Penn in first round of NCAA Tournament with a 105-70 routMichael Zanoni led Penn with 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting, while TJ Power finished with six points on 2-of-8 shooting in 30 minutes.Steve Reed, Associated Press
Third-seeded Illinois ousts No. 14 Penn in first round of NCAA Tournament with a 105-70 routMichael Zanoni led Penn with 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting, while TJ Power finished with six points on 2-of-8 shooting in 30 minutes.Steve Reed, Associated Press
