Tim Washe re-directed a shot from Brian Kramer past UMass goaltender Michael Hrabal (25 saves) for the go-ahead tally at 2:47 of the third period.

UMAss erased a 3-1 deficit in the third period and went on to knock off No. 5 Minnesota in overtime, 5-4, on Thursday night in NCAA first-round action at Scheels Arena.

One of the first spots in the NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four will be determined on Saturday in Fargo as the Western Michigan Broncos take on the The first game in Fargo featured an intriguing matchup.

Down 10 with the season on the line. A discombobulated start on the offensive end with breakdowns on the other side of the court. This has become a familiar opening act for Michigan State, which somehow keeps scripting the predictable finish of a Hallmark Christmas movie.

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Michigan Wolverines vs. Auburn Tigers on Friday in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament

Michigan is trying to blend the loose, nothing-to-lose spirit of an underdog with the talent and confidence of a power-conference program.

Jase Richardson scores 24 points and the second-seeded Spartans surge past the Rebels in the second half for a 73-70 victory and a spot in the South Region title game.

The Spartans rallied in the second half to beat Mississippi and earn their first trip to the Elite Eight trip since 2019.

The Auburn Tigers beat the Michigan Wolverines in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 28, 2025 (3/28/2025) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Auburn will face Michigan State in the Elite 8 on Sunday at State Farm Arena.