2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Updated matchups, results, schedule, TV

The bracket is official for the 2025 NCAA Tournament after it was released on Selection Sunday. With that, the schedule for the opening round of games is out with tip-offs from Tuesday through Friday.

The Round of 64 in the tournament has game times and television designations out for the first round of March Madness to end this week for Thursday and Friday. That includes the four games in the First Four from Dayton on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here’s the full schedule for each game this week to tip off the start of the 2025 NCAA Tournament per CBS. On3 will keep you updated with brief recaps as games go final.

First Four (Dayton)

No. 16 Alabama State 70, No. 16 Saint Francis 68
An incredible opening game in the NCAA Tournament unfolded on Tuesday night, with both sides battling back and forth until an improbable late game-winner for Alabama State. A full-length heave down the floor was bobbled around and landed with Amarr Knox, who hit a layup for the dramatic win.

No. 11 North Carolina 95, No. 11. San Diego State,68
North Carolina made short work of San Diego State, building a 24-point lead by halftime and cruising the rest of the way. Veteran RJ Davis was lights out, scoring 26 points with an 8-of-12 night from the floor and a perfect 6-of-6 night from downtown.

No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s 83, No. 16 American 72

Mount St. Mary’s went up 10 points at halftime of Wednesday’s First Four matchup, but took total control in the second half against American, which lost star Matt Rogers for the rest of the game due to a knee injury. The Mountaineers grew their lead and eventually fought off a late surge to defeat the Eagles 83-72 and advance to the first round of the NCAA tournament.

No. 11 Xavier 86, No. 11 Texas 80

Xavier struggled in the first half against Texas, but was able to make a second-half charge – fueled by a big-time performance from Marcus Foster – and eventually take a lead in the final minutes of the final First Four matchup. The Longhorns continued to keep things close, but it was the Musketeers who came out on top and will head to the Midwest Region of March Madness.

South Region – Atlanta (Round of 64)

1. Auburn 83, 16. Alabama State 63
Despite a lackluster first half that saw the upset-minded Hornets to pull within a point with less than 2 minutes remaining in the first half, the Tigers rolled off a 9-0 run and entered halftime up 41-31.
From there, Auburn (29-5) looked like a true No. 1 overall seed, pulling ahead by 20 off a 17-7 run seven minutes into the second half and never looked back. Senior guard Miles Kelly led all scorers with 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including seven 3-pointers, while senior forward Johni Broome posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Tahaad Pettiford and Chaney Johnson added 16 and 13 points off the bench to advance to the Round of 32 on Saturday.

9. Creighton 89, 8. Louisville 75
No. 9 Creighton advanced in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament with an 89-75 win against No. 8 Louisville. The Bluejays built a lead as big as 20 points with an offensive output where they shot 57.1% from the field and 45.8% from three. The Cardinals tried to make a run in front of a crowd in their own home state but, after a technical foul on Pat Kelsey and the close of the game, Louisville was eliminated from their first tournament appearance this decade. With that, Creighton now awaits the winner of No. 1 Auburn and No. 16 Alabama State this afternoon for their opponent in the Round of 32.

5. Michigan 68, 12. UC San Diego 65
There will be no upset on Thursday in Denver. Shortly after Texas A&M took care of business, Michigan was able to hold off UC San Diego thanks to two clutch free throws from Vlad Goldin. In a game where missing from the line were a big storyline for the Wolverines, Goldin saved them. Michigan now advances in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years to set up a big-time showdown against the Aggies.

4. Texas A&M 80, 13. Yale 71
One year after upsetting an SEC team in the first round, Yale had hopes of pulling off something similar. Texas A&M made sure there was nothing to speak of though, taking care of business in Denver. A big shooting night for the Aggies as they were well above their season average on the night at nearly 52%. Pharrel Payne set a new career high in scoring with 25 points on 10-12 shooting from the field.

6. Ole Miss 71, 11. North Carolina 64
Ole Miss nearly saw its 22-point lead vanish in the second half of Friday’s game as North Carolina mounted a furious comeback to get within two points. However, Sean Pedulla hit a big-time shot with 52 seconds left to put the Rebels back up by five, and they would hold on for the victory to advance in the NCAA Tournament.

3. Iowa State 82, 14 Lipscomb 55
Iowa State posted one of the more lopsided wins of the tournament so far in a 27-point blowout of Lipscomb on Friday. The Cyclones had their opponent spinning with an offense that posted 58.3% shooting overall from the field, led by Milan Momcilovic with 20 points (57.1% FG, 50% 3PT), as ten players shot better than 50%. Now, the Cyclones will advance and await the winner of No. 6 Ole Miss and No. 11 North Carolina this afternoon.

10. New Mexico 75, 7. Marquette 66
New Mexico won its hotly contested game against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Marquette battled back to take the lead at one point in the second half, but the Lobos managed to pull away just enough when it mattered most, in the final few minutes. The Lobos were led by Donovan Dent, who stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points, three rebounds, and six assists.

2. Michigan State 87, 15. Bryant 62
Michigan State handled Bryant Friday, but it certainly wasn’t easy. MSU was only up by five points at halftime, but the Spartans managed to pull away in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs by 20 points. Coen Carr stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points and nine rebounds in the win.

South Region — Atlanta (Round of 32)

1. Auburn 82, 9. Creighton 70
Auburn found themselves in a dogfight early with Creighton. Down two at the half to the Blue Jays, the no. 1 overall seed couldn’t keep pace with their opponents shooting due to a sluggish offensive start but used their ability to score off turnovers to hang around. Despite finding a second-half lead, their tournament fortunes got even dicier when star forward Chad Baker-Mazara left for the locker room with a right hip injury. Baker-Mazara eventually returned late with the contest well in hand, and Auburn advanced to the next round with an 82-70 win. Tahaad Pettiford led the way with 23 points, six rebounds and three assists. Even with missing a huge chunk of action, Baker-Mazara added 17 points as well. Bruce Pearl returns to the Sweet 16 for the first time since Auburn’s Final Four appearance six years ago.

5. Michigan 91, 4. Texas A&M 79
In a big-time Big Ten vs. SEC matchup, the Big Ten is the one advancing. A game played with a faster pace than Texas A&M is used to, Michigan was able to take advantage of a nice second half to earn the victory. Head coach Dusty May might be in his first season at Michigan but is already making the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

6. Ole Miss 91, 3. Iowa State 78
Ole Miss dominated Iowa State from start to finish to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 with a 91-68 victory. Sean Pedulla continues his great postseason run with 20 points, 8 assists, and four steals. The Rebels’ defense was suffocating throughout the night forcing 15 turnovers and the Cyclones to shoot 48 percent from the field. Ole Miss makes the Sweet 16 for only the second time in program history and first time since 2001. Chris Beard returns to the Sweet 16 for the first time since losing the national title to Virginia as head coach of Texas Tech. 

2. Michigan State 71, 10. New Mexico 63
The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans withstood some heavy blows from the No 10 seed New Mexico Lobos on Sunday night, prevailing 71-63 in a hard fought contest. The Lobos came out with purpose and energy for most of the game, giving the Spartans plenty of problems throughout the game. But, in the end, MSU managed to rally back in the second half, outscoring UNM 42-32. The Spartans got big-time performances from Jaden Akins (16 points), Frankie Fidler (10 points), and Tre Holloman (14 points). It marks the 16th time in 27 tournament appearances that Tom Izzo will be heading to the Sweet 16.

South Region — Atlanta (Sweet Sixteen)

1. Auburn 78, 5. Michigan 65
Auburn pulled away in the second half against Michigan to advance into the Elite Eight, using the support of their fans who turned out in large numbers to rally in the second half and take it 78-65. Johni Broome, Denver Jones and Tahaad Pettiford all reached 20-plus points on the night to lead the way for the Tigers.

2. Michigan State 73, 6. Ole Miss 70
Michigan State advanced to its eighth Elite Eight under head coach Tom Izzo, taking down 6-seed Ole Miss 73-70 in a late thriller which saw them win with late free-throw shooting. Jase Richardson led the way with 20, joined by Coen Carr with 15 to seal the victory.

South Region – Atlanta (Elite Eight)

1. Auburn 70, 2. Michigan State 64
The top-seeded Auburn Tigers advanced to their second Final Four in school history on Sunday evening, as they handled Michigan State in pretty comfortable fashion. The second half was certainly stressful for the Auburn faithful, as Johni Broome went down with an elbow and ankle injury.

But he eventually re-entered the game, despite clearly being in pain and grabbing his elbow. Broome once again delivered another masterful performance, finishing with 25 points and 14 rebounds. His injury status will be vital for the Tigers’ moving forward, as he’s been one of the best players in college basketball all year long. In addition to dealing with Broome’s injury, the Tigers’ clearly had trouble breaking the MSU press in the final five minutes but managed to prevail despite some sloppy play in that department.

East Region – Newark (Round of 64)

1. Duke 93, 16. Mount St. Mary’s 49
On Friday, Duke jumped ahead early against Mount St. Mary’s and never looked back to emerge with a convincing 93-49 first-round victory. Tyrese Proctor led all scorers with 19 points while shooting 6-8 from beyond the arc.

No. 9 Baylor 75, No. 8 Mississippi State 72
Baylor raced out to a five-point lead at halftime, and it looked like the Bears were going to roll Mississippi State in the second half. However, the pesky Bulldogs fought back to make it a game all the way until the final minute. Despite the best efforts of the SEC squad, Baylor was able survive Mississippi State and advance to the Round of 32. They’ll likely face No. 1-seed Duke on Sunday, and that’ll be a tough one for Scott Drew’s team.

5. Oregon 81, 12. Liberty 52
Oregon made sure that it did not risk falling to the dreaded 5-seed vs. 12-seed narrative, pulling away from Liberty early. Jackson Shelstad led the way for the Ducks, scoring 17. Nate Bittle added 14 and Keeshawn Barthelemy finished with 10.

4. Arizona 93, 3. Akron 65
Arizona pulled away early and never looked back against Akron, advancing to the Round of 32 behind a standout performance by Jaden Bradley. The Wildcats finished the game strong, putting five players in double-digits, including two off the bench.

6. BYU 80, 11. VCU 71
BYU led by as many as 20 points as the Cougars took down A-10 Tournament champions VCU in the first round on Thursday. The Cougars were led by a combined 44-point effort between Richie Saunders, Egor Demin and Fousseyni Traore.

3. Wisconsin 85, 14. Montana 66
Montana took an early 3-2 lead in the game, then never had a lead again as Wisconsin took complete control. It was never an out-of-control blowout, but the game was never really in question either. John Blackwell led the way for the Badgers with 19 points.

7. Saint Mary’s 59, 10. Vanderbilt 56
Despite a somewhat slow start, the seventh-seeded Gaels rallied in the second half with a 17-7 run over a 7-minute span and sent the upset-minded Commodores home in their first-round NCAA Tournaent game Friday afternoon in Cleveland’s Rocket Arena. Vanderbilt had the opportunity to tie the game in the closing seconds but a pair of 3-pointer rimmed out and the Gaels held on to advance to the Round of 32 on Sunday.

No. 2 Alabama 90, No. 15 Robert Morris 81
No. 7 Alabama rode the momentum of Grant Nelson’s delayed return after a week away to avoid a potential first-round scare against upset-minded Robert Morris on Friday. Nelson, who was questionable with a sprained ankle but cleared just before tip, entered the game for the first time with 8:32 remaining after the Colonials cut the Tide’s lead to 62-60 and immediately provided Alabama a boost in the paint. That included a dunk with 6:40 remaining to retake the lead, 66-65, after Robert Morris took its first lead of the game 30 seconds earlier. Nelson’s dunk sparked a 11-1 Tide run over the game’s next three and 1/2 minutes and Alabama never looked back.

East Region – Newark (Round of 32)

1. Duke 89, 9. Baylor 66
Duke dominated Baylor 89-66 on Sunday to punch its ticket to the Sweet Sixteen. In the win, the Blue Devils were on fire from downtown, shooting 12-22 (55%) from beyond the arc. Nobody outplayed Tyrese Proctor, who tallied a game-high 25 points while knocking down 7-of-his-8 attempts from deep.

4. Arizona 87, 5. Oregon 83
In a thrilling game to cap off the Round of 32, Arizona and Oregon came down to the final minutes. However, the Wildcats – thanks to a big-time performance from Caleb Love – got the 87-83 victory to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

6. BYU 91, 3. Wisconsin 89
Two of the best offenses in college basketball dueled in Denver. BYU will be ending a long drought when it comes to the Sweet Sixteen, getting to the second weekend for the first time in 14 years. Wisconsin had an opportunity to tie or win it at the buzzer but great defense from the Cougars meant a poor shot got up. Elation from the BYU sideline, still alive in the NCAA Tournament.

2. Alabama 80, 7. Saint Mary’s 66
The No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide handled No. 7 seed St. Mary’s Gaels 80-66 on Sunday evening in the NCAA Tournament, punching their tickets to the Sweet 16 in the process. The Crimson Tide scored the most points that St. Mary’s has allowed all season long. Alabama also held the Gaels to their lowest field goal percentage all year, and the Tide also outrebounded St. Mary’s. It was a thorough, complete performance from a team that many brackets across the country had advancing deep in the tourney. The Tide got a balanced scoring effort, with six players pouring in double digits. Clifford Omoruyi was dominant on the inside, stuffing the stat sheet with 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while swatting two blocks.

East Region – Newark (Sweet Sixteen)

2. Alabama 113, 6. BYU 88
Alabama-BYU was built up to be an offensive explosion both from ends. The two teams wound up holding their end of the bargain, specifically the Crimson Tide. A record 25 three-pointers were made as Nate Oats is back in the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season. Mark Sears was almost unconscious, finishing with 34 points. 

1. Duke 100, 4. Arizona 93
At certain points in the second half, Duke seemed primed to run away with an easy Sweet Sixteen victory. But Caleb Love had something to say about that, scoring 35 points against his old in-state rival. Arizona was never able to surpass the final mountain though, falling in the finals minutes. For Jon Scheyer, it’s a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance, hoping to break through and make the Final Four this go-round.

East Region – Newark (Elite Eight)

1. Duke 85, 2. Alabama 65
Duke vs. Alabama was a close one early in Saturday night’s game as the two teams punched and counterpunched. However, the Blue Devils eventually capitalized on a second-half Crimson Tide scoring drought to create separation, take full control and seal an appearance in the Final Four.

Midwest Region – Indianapolis (Round of 64)

1. Houston 78, 16. SIU Edwardsville 40
On Thursday, Houston handily defeated first-round foe SIU Edwardsville 78-40. Milos Uzan and LJ Cryer combined for 31 points in the victory while shooting 6-11 from beyond the arc. As usual, the Cougars’ defense was excellent, causing SIU Edwardsville to commit 13 turnovers.

8. Gonzaga 89, 9. Georgia 68
Coming into the NCAA Tournament, many felt Gonzaga was under-seeded by the Selection Committee. A top-10 team in KenPom, the Bulldogs wound up in an 8/9 matchup against Georgia. And from start to finish, Mark Few’s team dominated in Wichita as they advance to the Round of 32. Next up should be one of Saturday’s best game with Houston waiting on the other side

12. McNeese State 69, 5. Clemson 67
McNeese played the part of upstart perfectly on Thursday to open the NCAA Tournament. The team’s bounce and athleticism gave Clemson fits early and often and, despite a late comeback attempt from the Tigers, the Cowboys closed out a 69-67 win to move to the Round of 32.

4. Purdue 75, 13. High Point 63
Early in the game, High Point barraged Purdue from three-point range while the Boilermakers controlled the inside. That let High Point hang around well into the second half. However, Purdue’s length and athleticism became too much and the Boilermakers went on enough runs and held off the Panthers’ upset bid with an excellent defensive performance.

6. Illinois 86, 11. Xavier 73
Illinois is advancing to the Round of 32 after comfortably defeating Xavier 86-73 on Saturday evening. The Fighting Illini dominated the glass in the win, hauling in 45 rebounds compared to the Musketeers’ mere 25. Will Riley and Tomislav Ivisic combined for 22 points while shooting 7-13 from downtown to boost Illinois to victory.

3. Kentucky 76, 14. Troy 57
After a slow start to the game, Kentucky eventually jumped out to a 76-57 win over Troy. It is Wildcats head coach Mark Pope’s first NCAA Tournament in his career. Otega Oweh was the hero for Kentucky, notching a team-high 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

7. UCLA 72, 10. Utah State 47
UCLA led Utah State by 12 points at halftime, but only turned the pressure up in the second half. The Bruins would lead by as many as 26 points during the contest, handily defeating the Aggies. UCLA was led by 14 points from guard Skyy Clark.

2. Tennessee 77, 15. Wofford 62
Tennessee kept Wofford at arm’s length for most of Thursday’s matchup, taking a 36-27 lead into halftime. Despite the Terriers’ best efforts, the Volunteers would hold off the 15-seeded Southern Conference tournament champions in the second half, winning the game by double-digits to advance to the Round of 32.

Midwest Region – Indianapolis (Round of 32)

4. Purdue 76, 12. McNeese State 62
Purdue took over the game early, and never looked back. The Boilermakers led McNeese by 18 points at halftime, and would go on to lead by as many as 25 points against Will Wade and company. The Boilermakers are the first team to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 this season.

1. Houston 81, 8. Gonzaga 76
Houston utilized a late defensive stand to hold off Gonzaga, advancing to the Sweet 16 in a tight contest. LJ Cryer led the way with a 30-point performance, joined by J’Wan Roberts with 18 as the Cougars scratched out the result over the final possessions.

3. Kentucky 84, 6. Illinois 75
Mark Pope‘s bunch came out with full-force intensity vs. Illinois. They were everywhere in the first half with eight turnovers and bolted out to 37-32 halftime lead despite foul trouble for Otega Oweh. Somehow Kentucky’s defense turned it up another notch out of halftime holding Illinois scoreless over the first three minutes of the second half to extend their lead to double digits. It continued to be all Wildcats from there as the Illini never found any rhythm on offense. Despite a late surge, Illinois fell 84-75 to Kentucky. Wildcats guard Koby Brea led the way with 23 points and six assists. Pope returns Kentucky to the Sweet 16 in his first year as head coach. It’s the Wildcats’ first Sweet 16 since 2019 which capped off three runs of making the Sweet 16 or greater under John Calipari.

2. Tennessee 67, 7. UCLA 58
For the third time in three seasons, Tennessee is going to the Sweet Sixteen. In another great coaching matchup, Rick Barnes was able to take down Mick Cronin by double-digits. Chaz Lanier continued his hot streak in March, leading the Vols with 20 points. In total, Tennessee shot 50% from three.

Midwest Region – Indianapolis (Sweet Sixteen)

1. Houston 62, Purdue 60
After Houston appeared to take control of the nightcap following a halftime deficit, Purdue bounced right back to tie things up in the final minute. However, the Cougars got a game-winning shot from Milos Uzan to come away with the victory and advance to the Elite Eight

2. Tennessee 78, 3. Kentucky 65
The Tennessee defense was on full display in the first half, holding Kentucky to just 10-of-26 shooting heading into the break. While the Wildcats went punch for punch with the Vols after halftime, Tennessee was able to capitalize on 14 offensive rebounds and eventually get the win to advance to the Elite Eight.

Midwest Region – Indianapolis (Elite Eight)

1. Houston 69, 2. Tennessee 50
The Houston Cougars advanced the Final Four on Sunday, cruising past the Tennessee Volunteers in convincing fashion. Houston held a high-octane Volunteer offensive attack to one of their lowest outputs of the season, just 50 points. The Cougars were propelled by a special performance from Emanuel Sharp, who drilled a number of clutch three-pointers down the stretch to put the nail in the coffin for Tennessee, ensuring no chance of a furious comeback.

Houston jumped on the Vols early, jumping out to a 34-15 advantage at halftime. While Tennessee tried to come back late in the second half, the Cougars kept connecting on shots from beyond-the-arc to keep them at bay. Houston got 17 points from Emanuel Sharp, who connected on four of his ten three-pointers. LJ Cryer also stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

West Region – San Francisco (Round of 64)

1. Florida 95, 16. Norfolk State 65
Florida was in total control throughout Friday’s game against Norfolk State – even despite allowing an 11-point run that allowed the Spartans to get back within 21. The Gators were firing on all cylinders en route to the resounding first-round victory to advance to Sunday’s Round of 32.

8. UConn 67, 9. Oklahoma 59
UConn led by as many as 10 points in the first half, but Oklahoma kept things close and even took a lead in the second half thanks to a strong showing from Jeremiah Fears. However, the Huskies managed to hold on, getting the victory and advancing to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

12. Colorado State 78, 5. Memphis 70
Colorado State upset Memphis in Seattle in their first round matchup of the 2025 NCAA Tournament for its 11th straight victory. The Rams got 23 points from Kyan Evans, who drained a career-high six three-pointers. They outscored Memphis by 47-34 points in the second half to punch their tickets to the second round. It’s the first time CSU has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament since 2013.

4. Maryland 81, 13. Grand Canyon 49
Maryland didn’t leave much room for doubt, handling GCU 81-49 on Friday. The Antelopes simply had no answers for the Terrapins all game long, trailing by 14 points at halftime, and Maryland opened things up even further in the second half, outscoring them 39-21.

11. Drake 67, 6. Missouri 57
Drake stunned Missouri on Thursday night, winning 67-57 in Wichita. The Bulldogs utilized some beautiful ball movement and some stingy defense to upset the Tigers. Bennett Stirtz led the charge, pouring in 21 points while dishing out four assists.

3. Texas Tech 82, 14. UNC Wilmington 72
A close game at halftime, Texas Tech and UNC Wilmington continued to trade blows after the break. The Red Raiders shot a program record 46 three-pointers en route to the victory to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament West Region.

10. Arkansas 79, 7. Kansas 72
A battle between two Hall of Fame coaches lived up to the billing as the West Region got underway. Arkansas and Kansas went back-and-forth throughout Thursday’s first-round game, but it was John Calipari who came away with the victory over Bill Self to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

2. St. John’s 83, 15. Omaha 53
In the first half, it looked as if St. John’s was going to be in for a long night against a scrappy Nebraska Omaha team. But the Red Storm kicked things into gear in the second half, outscoring the Mavericks 50-25 after the break to get the resounding victory – and set up the anticipated rematch between Rick Pitino and John Calipari in the Round of 32.

West Region – San Francisco (Round of 32)

1. Florida 77, 8. UConn 75
On Sunday, Florida took down back-to-back defending national champion UConn 77-75 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. It was a back-and-forth affair, with UConn leading early in the second half. Alas, a late run by Florida combined with a 23-point performance from Walter Clayton Jr. was enough to boost the Gators to victory.

4. Maryland 72, 12. Colorado State 71
A back-and-forth game between Colorado State and Maryland came down to the wire, with the game decided on the final possession at the buzzer. Colorado State hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining and Maryland managed to top it by banking in a shot off the glass for the win. Now the Terrapins are headed to the Sweet 16.

3. Texas Tech 77, 11. Drake 64
Following hot shooting in their first game, Texas Tech turned to JT Toppin in the paint to dart out to a 37-30 first-half lead over Drake. The Big 12 Player of the Year dominated the first half with 19 points and eight rebounds while also crossing over the 1,000-point career point mark. In the second half, Drake never found a rhythm as Toppin and Darrion Williams continued to own the game and push the game out of reach. The Red Raiders cruise to the 77-64 win with Williams scoring a game-high 28 points along with six points and five assists and Toppin finishing with 25 points and 12 boards. Grant McCasland makes the Sweet 16 for the first time in his career in just his second season at Tech.

10. Arkansas 75, 2. St. John’s 66
For the first time this NCAA Tournament, a big-time upset has taken place. Arkansas is into the Sweet Sixteen in the first season under head coach John Calipari, overcoming what was a brutal beginning to conference place. On the flip, St. John’s crashes out after a magical season under Rick Pitino. One of the more physical games you will see, the Razorbacks are onto the second weekend.

West Region – San Francisco (Sweet Sixteen)

1. Florida 87, 4. Maryland 71
At halftime, it looked like Thursday’s game between Florida and Maryland would be a close one as the Gators led by two points. However, UF turned on the jets out of the break – and got Alex Condon back from injury – to run away with the resounding victory and advance to its first Elite Eight since 2017.

3. Texas Tech 85, 10. Arkansas 83 (OT)
Throughout most of Thursday’s nightcap in San Francisco, Arkansas was in full control. But Texas Tech rallied back from as many as 16 points down, and the Red Raiders finally got the game-tying shot to go with nine seconds to play and eventually force overtime. The two teams continued to trade blows, but Texas Tech eventually completed the comeback – the largest ever in the Sweet Sixteen – after Darrion Williams’ game-winning shot fell in the final seconds.

West Region – San Francisco (Elite Eight)

1. Florida 84, 3. Texas Tech 79
Texas Tech looked like it was going to put its foot on the gas in the second half of Saturday’s game against Florida after trailing at halftime, but the Gators clawed their way back to eventually take the lead with less than a minute to go. The Red Raiders were then forced to foul after Darrion Williams’ three missed, and Florida would go on to win 82-79 to clinch a spot in the Final Four.

Final Four – San Antonio

1. Florida vs. 1. Auburn
April 5 – TBD

1. Duke vs. 1. Houston
April 5 – TBD