Arizona nearly squandered a lead but managed to hold it and advanced their way into the second weekend of March Madness.
Creighton defeated Oregon in a second overtime game to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, with Steven Ashworth making a crucial 3-pointer in the second overtime that helped put away Oregon. Ryan Kalkbrenner also scored a rare 3-pointer in the second overtime game.
The last time North Carolina had actually come back from a double-digit NCAA Tournament deficit and won? Over a decade ago, but Hubert Davis' top-seeded team managed to do just that against Michigan State. Trailing by as many as 12 early on, the Tar Heels scored 20 points while only allowing three over the next seven minutes and 43 seconds.
The Sweet 16 of the men's NCAA Tournament is starting to take shape. Arizona nearly squandered a lead but managed to hold it and advanced their way into the second weekend of March Madness.
Creighton defeated Oregon in a second overtime game to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, with Steven Ashworth making a crucial 3-pointer in the second overtime that helped put away Oregon. Ryan Kalkbrenner also scored a rare 3-pointer in the second overtime game.
The last time North Carolina had actually come back from a double-digit NCAA Tournament deficit and won? Over a decade ago, but Hubert Davis' top-seeded team managed to do just that against Michigan State. Trailing by as many as 12 early on, the Tar Heels scored 20 points while only allowing three over the next seven minutes and 43 seconds.
The Sweet 16 will run from Thursday, March 28 to Friday, March 29 with the Final Four participants being determined in the Elite Eight from Saturday, March 30 to Sunday, March 31. The Final Four takes place on Saturday, April 6 followed by the title game on Monday, April 8.
Creighton defeated Oregon in a second overtime game to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament
Steven Ashworth made a crucial 3-pointer in the second overtime that helped put away Oregon
Ryan Kalkbrenner also scored a rare 3-pointer in the second overtime game
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Creighton outlasted Oregon in a close game when it was actually an overtime contest. Secondly, the article quotes Dana Altman as saying he had no idea what was transpiring on court during second OT which contradicts his own statement earlier in the article where he says 'We were both in disbelief about what was transpiring'. Thirdly, there is a lack of context provided regarding Oregon's performance and Creighton's strategy. The article only mentions that Couisnard poured 32 points on Saturday but does not provide any information on how he did this or why it was effective against Oregon.
There is a lack of context provided regarding Oregon's performance and Creighton's strategy. The article only mentions that Couisnard poured 32 points on Saturday but does not provide any information on how he did this or why it was effective against Oregon. This is deceptive because readers are left with an incomplete understanding of the game.
The article quotes Dana Altman as saying he had no idea what was transpiring on court during second OT which contradicts his own statement earlier in the article where he says 'We were both in disbelief about what was transpiring'. This is deceptive because it creates a false sense of uncertainty and confusion for readers.
The author claims that Creighton outlasted Oregon in a close game when it was actually an overtime contest. This is deceptive because the article clearly states that the game went to second OT and therefore cannot be considered 'close'.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it mentions that Creighton is a mid-major power and a menace inside the brackets. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Oregon's one-two punch of Jermaine Couisnard and N'Faly Dante as devastating, which could be seen as an exaggeration.
]The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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The article contains a clear example of monetary bias. The author mentions that Creighton is the third-seeded Bluejays (25-9) and that they will make their third Sweet 16 appearance in four years when they face No. 2 seed Tennessee on Friday in the Midwest Regional in Detroit.
The article contains a clear example of monetary bias. The author mentions that Creighton is the third-seeded Bluejays (25-9) and that they will make their third Sweet 16 appearance in four years when they face No. 2 seed Tennessee on Friday in the Midwest Regional in Detroit.
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in this article. The author has a financial stake in Creighton University as he is an alumnus and donor to the school.
The author mentions his time at Creighton University and how it influenced him during the game.
The game was between North Carolina and Michigan State in the NCAA Men's Tournament
North Carolina trailed by as many as 12 early on, its season very much on the brink
Davis silently stewed, pacing in his Carolina blue blazer. Five players sat, the rest huddled around them, awaiting Davis' direction.
The last time the Tar Heels had actually come back from a double-digit NCAA Tournament deficit and won? Over a decade ago
Davis didn't use profanity but he challenged his bigs Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram whom he said couldn't stop Michigan State's forwards.
The single-game swings you look back on as turning points in a title run. If this Tar Heel team, which ultimately won 85-69 to advance to the Sweet 16, does keep dancing? Then that timeout will be a key reason why
Over the next seven minutes and 43 seconds North Carolina scored 20 points while only allowing three.
North Carolina found the fight and set play to beat Michigan State
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by describing Hubert Davis' outburst as an 'outburst', 'pent-up frustration', and a 'single-game swings'. Secondly, the author implies that North Carolina was struggling to keep up with Michigan State when they were actually trailing by 12 early on. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning UNC's comeback in the second half of the game and not their struggles earlier on. Lastly, there is no evidence provided that supports any claims made about North Carolina's performance or Michigan State's play.
The article implies that North Carolina was struggling to keep up with Michigan State when they were actually trailing by 12 early on.
The article uses selective reporting by only mentioning UNC's comeback in the second half of the game and not their struggles earlier on.
The author describes Hubert Davis' outburst as an 'outburst', 'pent-up frustration', and a 'single-game swings'.
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The article contains an example of a fallacy known as 'appeals to authority'. The author uses the statement from Hubert Davis, who is presented as an expert on basketball and his team's performance. However, this does not necessarily make him infallible or reliable in all aspects of basketball strategy.
Hubert Davis was furious.
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The author of the article is The Athletic and they are known for their bias towards college basketball. In this specific article, the author uses language that dehumanizes Michigan State's players by referring to them as 'forwards'. This is an example of using language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable.
Kansas got the No. 1 transfer in the portal, Hunter Dickinson, but had a disappointing season with an 8-9 record and second-round exit in NCAA Tournament.
Gonzaga's offense was unstoppable when it went on a remarkable run to open the second half against Kansas, outscoring them 46-24 and finishing with impressive stats.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the Kansas Jayhawks as a national title favorite when they were not. Secondly, it implies that injuries and poor play caused their downfall when there was no mention of any other factors such as coaching or team chemistry issues. Thirdly, the article uses sensationalism by describing Gonzaga's second half performance against Kansas as 'unstoppable', which is an exaggeration. Lastly, the article presents Rick Barnes and Tennessee's victory over Texas State as a potential upset when it was not.
The result? One of Bill Self's worst seasons coaching the Jayhawks.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Kansas was expected to be a national title favorite and the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports preseason coaches poll based on Hunter Dickinson's transfer. However, this does not necessarily mean that they were actually good enough to win a championship or even make it past the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Kansas looked far from the team it was expected to be when its downfall began in late January and that there were some games where they knew they wouldn't win before tip-off. Additionally, the article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by stating that North Carolina State is still alive after beating Oakland in overtime while Texas lost to Tennessee.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Kansas was expected to be a national title favorite and the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports preseason coaches poll based on Hunter Dickinson's transfer.
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The article contains a clear example of monetary bias. The author mentions that the team was expected to be a national title favorite and was rightfully ranked as such in preseason polls. However, it is also mentioned that injuries and poor play resulted in an 8-9 record for the season, which led to their elimination from the tournament. This suggests that money played a role in expectations for the team's performance.
The team was expected to be a national title favorite and was rightfully ranked as such in preseason polls.
The Sweet 16 of the men's NCAA Tournament is starting to take shape.
Arizona nearly squandered a lead but managed to hold it and advanced their way into the second weekend of March Madness.
Creighton defeated Oregon in a second overtime game to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament
The last time North Carolina had actually come back from a double-digit NCAA Tournament deficit and won? Over a decade ago
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The article is highly deceptive because it does not accurately report the facts of the Sweet 16 matchups and locations. It uses emotional manipulation by using phrases like 'March Madness' and 'Sweet 16', which imply excitement and anticipation, but do not reflect the reality of a tournament that is still ongoing. The article also omits important details such as the dates, times, and venues of the games, making it seem more exciting than it actually is. Additionally, the article does not disclose any sources for its information or quotes from anyone involved in or knowledgeable about the tournament.
The Sweet 16 is starting to take shape. The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats became the first team to advance to the Sweet 16 of the 2024 men's NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the NCAA Tournament is a prestigious event and that it has been around for many years. This statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning behind why the tournament should be considered prestigious or important, but rather relies on the reader's assumption of its value. Additionally, there are several instances where dichotomous depictions are used to describe teams in terms of their performance (e.g.,
The Wildcats nearly squandered a 17-point lead against the Flyers
UNC is one of the top seeds in the West region and has been dominant so far
Baylor vs Clemson matchup will decide who advances to Sweet 16 from Midwest region
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The article contains multiple examples of religious bias. The author uses phrases such as 'No. 1 UNC (West)' and 'No. 2 Arizona (West)', which implies that the teams are being judged based on their geographical location rather than solely on their performance in the tournament.
The No. 1 UNC Tar Heels
The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats
UNC is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Arizona State University is a public research university located in Tempe, Arizona.
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There are multiple conflicts of interest found in this article.
The author is a reporter for NBC San Diego which has financial ties to the NCAA. The NCAA owns and operates the March Madness tournament that these teams are participating in.
