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Duke Dominates; Colorado State Upsets Memphis in NCAA Madness

3/22/2025

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Duke Dominates Opponent

In a thrilling NCAA Tournament first round, top-seeded Duke crushed Mount St. Mary's 93-49, powered by Tyrese Proctor's impressive 19 points. Meanwhile, No. 12 Colorado State pulled off a stunning upset against No. 5 Memphis, winning 78-70 with Kyan Evans leading the charge with 23 points. Alabama and Maryland also secured solid victories, defeating Robert Morris 90-81 and Grand Canyon 81-49, respectively.

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South Carolina Shines

In a thrilling women's NCAA Tournament, top-seeded South Carolina crushed Tennessee Tech 108-48, with Joyce Edwards shining brightly, scoring 22 points. Columbia celebrated its inaugural tournament victory, edging out Washington 63-60. Meanwhile, Kentucky narrowly triumphed over Liberty 79-78, and Michigan secured an 80-74 win against Iowa State, highlighting a day filled with excitement and surprises.

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Historical Context

In the NCAA Tournament's storied history, upsets define the excitement. Duke's 93-49 win echoes their 1990 championship loss to UNLV, while Colorado State's 78-70 upset recalls their 1989 victory over a ranked UTEP. These moments showcase the tournament's unpredictability and thrilling surprises.

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Duke Dominates Opponent

In a thrilling NCAA Tournament first round, top-seeded Duke crushed Mount St. Mary's 93-49, powered by Tyrese Proctor's impressive 19 points. Meanwhile, No. 12 Colorado State pulled off a stunning upset against No. 5 Memphis, winning 78-70 with Kyan Evans leading the charge with 23 points. Alabama and Maryland also secured solid victories, defeating Robert Morris 90-81 and Grand Canyon 81-49, respectively.

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