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In a thrilling weekend of college basketball, some of the sport’s biggest stars shined on the court, with Zach Edey and Dalton Knecht leading the way. Edey and Knecht, the top two vote-getters on the men’s AP All-America team, faced off in a regional final matchup between Purdue and Tennessee. The game was a rematch of a close contest four months ago, where Edey’s dominant performance helped Purdue secure a victory.

Meanwhile, in the women’s NCAA Tournament, South Carolina continued their quest for an undefeated season as they advanced to face Oregon State. The Beavers, facing South Carolina for the fourth time in the tournament’s history, knew they had a tough challenge ahead of them.

In the world of men’s swimming and diving, Leon Marchand made history by setting NCAA records in the 200 yard breaststroke and the 400 yards freestyle relay, leading Arizona State to their first ever national championship in the sport. Marchand’s impressive performance, along with his teammates, secured the team title for the Sun Devils.

Lastly, in a historic moment for Alabama basketball, Grant Nelson’s standout performance against North Carolina propelled the Crimson Tide to the West Regional final against Clemson. Nelson’s performance, reminiscent of UCLA’s Kevin Love in 2008, showcased his all-around skills with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocked shots.

As the college basketball season reaches its peak, fans can expect more thrilling matchups and standout performances from the sport’s brightest stars.