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Why does winning team cut nets in March Madness? Explaining NCAA Tournament tradition
Teams will often cut down nets to commemorate a win in the Elite Eight — which earns them a spot in the Final Four, a program ...
See the moment Florida basketball coach Todd Golden cut down the net after the national title
The Gators defeated Houston 65-63 Monday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio to win the program's third national championship.
2025 Women's Final Four: UConn declines to cut nets after Elite Eight win over USC to continue tradition
A 78-64 win over USC on Monday helped UConn earn a spot in the Final Four for the 16th time in 17 years. Deep runs in the ...
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Why does winning team cut nets in March Madness? Explaining NCAA Tournament tradition
On Monday night, a national champion in men’s college basketball will be crowned ... by one up a ladder and cutting off a piece of the net from one of the baskets on the court where they ...