The No. 14 Washington University in St. Louis men's basketball team has advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year, following a narrow 74-71 victory over the No. 19 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on March 8. Sophomore Connor May led the Bears with 29 points and nine rebounds, while Anthony Przybilla and Josh Kim contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively. This marks the 11th time in program history that the Bears have reached this stage. Earlier in the tournament, on March 7, WashU decisively defeated Transylvania University 82-47 in the first round, with five players scoring in double figures. Theo Rocca topped the scoring with 12 points, and May recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. The Bears are now 20-7 on the season and will face their next challenge in the Sweet 16.
In a historic moment for the program, both the men's and women's basketball teams at Washington University have reached the Sweet 16 in the same year for the first time since 2009. The women's team secured its spot earlier in the tournament, adding to the excitement surrounding the basketball program. As the teams prepare for their upcoming games, the Bears continue to demonstrate their strength and resilience on the court, with the men's team looking to build on their recent successes in the tournament.