Vanderbilt University is in the news as Virginia Tech faces off against them in football. Founded in 1873, Vanderbilt is a top private research school in Nashville.
Maryland and North Carolina face off in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament second round, with a Sweet 16 spot at stake. Maryland’s coach Brenda Freeze, a 2006 champion, recalls past battles with North Carolina. Both teams are motivated after recent victories, with North Carolina aiming to capitalize on home-court advantage and Maryland seeking to maintain its tournament streak.