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With the regular season closing, the nation’s elite sharpened their postseason footing as Duke reclaimed the top spot in the AP poll. Maryland opened the Big Ten Tournament with a dominant 70-60 victory over Oregon, led by David Coit’s 17 points. These results set the stage for conference tournament pressure and seeding battles entering the final stretch before the NCAA selection.
Men’s College Basketball (AP Top 10)
| March 5 | No. 3 Michigan 82, Iowa 74 |
| March 5 | No. 8 Michigan State 79, Rutgers 65 |
| March 7 | No. 1 Duke 92, No. 19 North Carolina 85 |
| March 7 | No. 4 Florida 76, Kentucky 72 |
| March 7 | No. 15 Alabama 91, Auburn 88 |
| March 10 | Maryland 70, Oregon 60 (Big Ten Tournament) |
Women’s College Basketball (AP Top 10)
| March 6 | No. 1 UCLA 72, No. 5 Ohio State 62 |
| March 7 | No. 2 Iowa 59, No. 3 Michigan 42 |
| March 8 | No. 1 UCLA 96, No. 2 Iowa 45 (Big Ten Title) |
| March 10 | Gonzaga 76, Oregon State 66 (WCC Title) |
