ACC and Big Ten Tournaments Deliver Thrilling Upsets and Key Wins

Top seeds NC State and Michigan State secure victories, while Iowa and Washington stun higher-ranked opponents in conference tournaments.

NC State narrowly defeated Georgia Tech 73-72 in the ACC quarterfinals, advancing to face North Carolina in the semifinals after Aziaha James' clutch free throws sealed the win.
North Carolina overcame Florida State 60-56 to reach its first ACC semifinals since 2014, led by Alyssa Ustby’s 18 rebounds and strong late-game performances by Reniya Kelly and Lanie Grant.
Michigan State clinched the Big Ten regular-season title with a 91-84 comeback win over Iowa, fueled by Jase Richardson’s 22 points and a dominant second-half performance.
Iowa women upset Michigan State 74-61 in the Big Ten tournament, with Lucy Olsen leading the Hawkeyes with 21 points and nine assists to advance to the quarterfinals.
Washington eliminated Minnesota 79-65 in their first Big Ten tournament appearance, extending their winning streak to six games behind Elle Ladine’s 21-point effort.