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On Sunday, there was one stat that couldn't be easily dismissed -- the margin of defeat. The Wildcats' 19-point loss in an 82-63 defeat against Iowa State was Kentucky's largest defeat in an NCAA tournament game since 1972.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Ty Pence had 23 points, Johnny Kinziger scored 19, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with two seconds left, and Illinois State rallied to beat top seed Wake Forest 78-75 on Sunday in the second round of the NIT. Fourth-seeded Illinois State (22-12) heads to No. 2 seed Dayton for a campus-site quarterfinal. The last time the Redbirds won twice in a NIT appearance was in 1996. Illinois State trailed 53-44 with 11:28 remaining before rallying to tie it on Landon Wolf's 3-...
All-America forward Joshua Jefferson is getting a second chance at going out on his own terms at Iowa State.
While JT Toppin and Aden Holloway won't play, Christian Anderson vs. Labaron Philon is worth your attention in Texas Tech vs. Alabama in Round 2.
Watch the Game Highlights from Lsu Tigers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders, 03/22/2026
After spending big in the offseason, Kentucky's season is done after just one NCAA Tournament win
Watch the Game Highlights from Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kentucky Wildcats
The Benchmark International Arena in Tampa prepares for a firework display this Sunday as the #5 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders clash with the #4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide. This Round of 32 matchup is a dream for fans of "modern basketball," featuring two of the nation's most prolific three-point shooting units. Both teams enter after comfortable 20-point victories in the opening round, but both are also navigating the tournament without their top individual stars, making this a true test of col...
The Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth is set to be a cauldron of purple energy this Sunday as the #3 seed TCU Horned Frogs host the #6 seed Washington Huskies. Both programs entered the tournament with explosive opening-round performances: TCU dismantled UC San Diego with a program-record margin of victory, while Washington secured its first tournament win since 2017 with a lights-out shooting display. At stake is a trip to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento and a date with either Iowa or Virginia. The...
Tennessee forward Nate Ament has been dealing with injuries for nearly a month, limiting him during the March Madness run.
Matt Painter won his 500th game at his alma mater as Purdue beat Miami 79-69 to head back to the Sweet 16.
Watch the highlights from No. 1 Arizona and No. 9 Utah State’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament.
The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia sets the stage for a heavyweight clash of blue bloods this Sunday as the #7 seed UCLA Bruins face the #2 seed UConn Huskies. With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, this East Region matchup features a fascinated contrast: UCLA's elite perimeter shooting and ball security versus a UConn squad that has redefined interior dominance during their quest for a third title in four years. The UConn Huskies (30-5) enter Sunday coming off a first-round victory w...
Watch the Game Highlights from North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Maryland Terrapins, 03/22/2026
Defending national champion Florida didn't need a warm-up to get going in their NCAA title defense. Will Iowa provide any resistance in March Madness?
Watch the highlights from No. 2 Purdue and No. 7 Miami’s matchup in the first round of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.
Will UConn basketball have Silas Demary Jr. back against UCLA tonight in March Madness? Here's the latest injury updates:
The Lloyd Noble Center in Norman is expected to reach a fever pitch this Sunday as the #4 seed Oklahoma Sooners host the #5 seed Michigan State Spartans. With a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line, this "4-vs-5" matchup in the Sacramento 4 Region features two of the nation's most prolific offenses. The Sooners are aiming for their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, while the Spartans are looking to break through for their first trip to the second weekend since 2009. The Oklahoma Sooners (25...
The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia becomes the epicenter of a defensive masterclass this Sunday as the #6 seed Tennessee Volunteers face the #3 seed Virginia Cavaliers. This Round of 32 clash features two of the nation's top-20 defensive units, promising a physical, low-possession grind where every bucket will be hard-earned. With a Sweet 16 berth in the Midwest Region on the line, the Volunteers' rebounding dominance will be tested against the Cavaliers' elite three-point shooting. The...
It’s the wildest time of the year for basketball fans
Purdue guard C.J. Cox injured his knee in the Boilermakers' March Madness game vs. Miami, leaving for the locker room. Injury updates:
Syracuse is working toward hiring Siena's Gerry McNamara as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Here's how HBCU basketball teams have done in the round of 64 of the DI men's basketball championship.
The hallowed grounds of Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham will be rocking this Sunday as the #3 seed Duke Blue Devils host the #6 seed Baylor Bears in a high-stakes Round of 32 rematch. This isn't just a battle for a Sweet 16 berth; it's a chance for Duke to settle a score from the very first day of the season. After Baylor upended the Blue Devils in their season opener in Paris, the scene shifts to Duke's home floor, where the environment is notoriously unfriendly to visitors. The Duke Blue D...
Tennessee took care of business in the round of 64 vs. Miami Ohio, in large part due to the sharpshooting of senior guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie, who hopes to continue that trend against Virginia.
Watch as Nebraska basketball players celebrated advancing to Sweet 16 with 41-year veteran announcer Kent Pavelka.
The historic Williams Arena-affectionately known as "The Barn"-sets the stage for a physical Second Round battle this Sunday as the #5 seed Ole Miss Rebels visit the #4 seed Minnesota Golden Gophers. With a trip to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento on the line, this matchup features a fascinating clash of styles: the Rebels' suffocating, "94-foot" defensive pressure against a disciplined Minnesota squad playing in front of a raucous home crowd. The Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) enter Sunday on a high note...
Here is the 2026 NCAA bracket for the March Madness men's basketball tournament. Get the bracket, schedule, scores, highlights and more here.
Between thrilling buzzer beaters and Ramadan coming to a close, Kentucky basketball's Mouhamed Dioubate has found motivation in doing it for a bigger purpose.
It's not just UConn vs. UCLA for a spot in the Sweet 16 of on Sunday: It's also Dan Hurley vs. Mick Cronin. Get ready for fun.
