Illinois Ends Iowa's Cinderella Run in Elite 8
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For the first time in over a decade, Northside boys basketball made the trip to Lake Charles entering the next chapter of its Cinderella story. After earning the No. 12 seed in the 2026 LHSAA Select Division II bracket, the Vikings kept surviving and advancing
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Washington nears Cinderella run in 62-59 OT loss to TCU
The Washington Huskies had the TCU Horned Frogs on the ropes on Sunday, but came short in overtime in the NCAA Tournament.
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Cinderella run from Castle ends with loss to New Albany
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WEHT) — The Castle Knights fall in the regional championship to the New Albany Bulldogs 80-44. The Knights finish their season at 9-17.
Cinderella was notably absent from the NCAA Tournament last year, but these six teams are strong candidates to capture the hearts of America in March Madness.
A magical run can elevate everything for a men’s basketball program: conference, money and expectations. It can also make sustaining success far more difficult.