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The Warriors' trio of stars proved ineffective against the unavoidable outcome in their defeat.

  In Sacramento, as the final buzzer echoed and the Warriors faced defeat, there was no outburst of frustration, no defiant gestures, no disrespect towards their victorious opponents. Instead, there was a symbolic acknowledgment of the Sacramento Kings' triumph and a sober recognition of the inevitable reality that unfolded in a decisive 118-94 loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center. "We've been incredibly fortunate here with exceptional players, multiple championships, and appearances in the Finals," remarked coach Steve Kerr. "We've experienced the pinnacle of success. And now, this is the other side of the coin. This is life. This is the way things unfold. You can't remain at the top indefinitely." The illustrious recent history of the Golden State Warriors offered no advantage against the youthful, more determined Sacramento Kings in this play-in matchup. The Warriors found themselves powerless as memories of their...
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The NCAA acknowledges an error regarding the three-point line as No. 3 NC State defeats No. 1 Texas in the Women's Elite Eight.




No. 3 North Carolina State secured a 76-66 victory over No. 1 Texas, propelling them to the women's Final Four, despite the discrepancy in the distance of the three-point lines at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

In a statement provided to CNN on Sunday, the NCAA acknowledged that the three-point lines on the court were not uniform in distance from the basket. Both head coaches were informed of this discrepancy but opted to proceed with the game on the existing court layout rather than correcting it and causing a delay. The NCAA assured that the court would be rectified before the next game in Portland.

Following Sunday's events, the NCAA announced plans to measure all court lines and markings at Moda Center to ensure accuracy for future games. They also expressed intent to investigate the cause of the error and ensure the precision of all court markings moving forward.

Aziaha James led the scoring for NC State with an impressive 27 points. Despite the irregular distances, James demonstrated exceptional accuracy from beyond the arc, shooting 7-of-9 from three-point range.

Following the game, when questioned about the discrepancy in the three-point line, Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer stated that they were not aware of the issue. He explained that correcting the court would have caused at least an hour's delay, and they didn't want to risk losing their broadcast window on ABC.

Schaefer, who has been coaching at Texas for four years, mentioned that he couldn't recall which side was accurate due to the passage of time and emotional moments post-game. He suggested that anyone could observe the difference by going to the stands and visually examining it.

While Schaefer expressed his belief that it ultimately didn't impact the game's outcome, he remarked that it highlights the current situation in women's basketball.

Schaefer praised his team, referring to them as "great Longhorns" and emphasizing their remarkable competitiveness and ethical approach. Despite the defeat, he expressed pride in their efforts, acknowledging the challenges they faced to reach that point.

NC State's standout player, James, confirmed that the players were unaware of the three-point line discrepancy, emphasizing their focus on playing their game. She mentioned that the issue didn't affect her performance on the court.

Wolfpack head coach Wes Moore admitted that he would have preferred not to know about the problem but emphasized the need to concentrate on the game, especially with a Final Four spot at stake. He expressed relief that the game proceeded without delay and believed that the issue did not significantly impact the outcome, as both teams played on the same court for the duration of the match.

"If the game had gone into overtime, perhaps there would have been cause for complaint. However, considering the circumstances, it was fair for both teams. These players have dealt with various challenges throughout the year, so they handled it well."

The Wolfpack are set to face No. 1 South Carolina in the Final Four on Friday, following the Gamecocks' victory over No. 3 Oregon State on Sunday. South Carolina secured their Final Four berth with a 70-58 win against the Beavers. Center Kamilla Cardoso once again excelled for the Gamecocks, contributing 12 points and nine rebounds.

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley expressed gratitude for her team's resilience and competitive spirit, which propelled them to another Final Four appearance. The Moda Center will host another Elite Eight game on Monday between No. 1 USC and No. 3 UConn. The Final Four will take place at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, with the women's national championship game scheduled for April 7.

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