Duke and UConn survive scares while Wolverines and Vols roll. Here’s what to know as teams punch tickets to the Elite 8
Duke forward Cameron Boozer shoots over St. John's forward Bryce Hopkins during their Sweet Sixteen game on Friday. - Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Both NCAA tournaments are in full swing on Friday as Sweet 16 action heats up, with the men’s bracket finishing up the round with four games and the women’s tourney showcasing four games as well.
Here’s a look at who triumphed so far on Friday and moved one step closer to the Final Four: Duke squeaks past St. John’s The ACC and Big East champions clashed as No. 1 overall seeded Duke Blue Devils faced off against No.
5 seed St. John’s Red Storm in Washington, D. C.
Hoops fans were treated to a thrilling first half in the nation’s capital as the two conference champs traded haymakers in Friday’s opener. Duke jumped out to an early lead, but St. John’s battled back to take the advantage behind swarming pressure defense.
But foul trouble for two of the Johnnies biggest role players - Dillon Mitchell and Bryce Hopkins - gave Duke an opening. Duke's Dame Sarr dunks during the first half against St. John's.
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