Game RecapsFriday, Mar 20, 2026

Watch the highlights from No. 9 Utah State and No. 8 Villanova’s matchup in the first round of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.

Where is Queens located? Here's what to know about the small private school facing Purdue in the first round of the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament.

The Spurs return home from a quick Cali business trip for their final match-up this season with the Suns

Luka Dončić has posted two 50-point games in the span of eight days.

Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and Detroit never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, the Pistons' first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung. Duren got his 37th double-double in just 25 minutes, two nights after scoring a career-high 36 points for Eastern Conference-leading Detroit in their 130-117 win over Washington.

Reserve Coby White had 27 points and led the Charlotte Hornets' 3-point barrage in a 130-111 rout of the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. White shot 5 of 8 from beyond the arc and was one of four players with three or more 3-pointers, joining Brandon Miller (5 of 10), Kon Knueppel (4 of 9) and LaMelo Ball (3 of 8) as the Hornets finished 21 of 46 overall to win their fourth game in their last five. Miller had 25 points and eight assists, Knueppel scored 23 points and Ball added 20 for Charlot...

Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, Justin Edwards was 7 of 11 from 3-point range and finished with 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118 on Thursday night. Quentin Grimes scored 27 points as the 76ers ended a five-game road losing streak and won for the fourth time in their last six games playing without their two biggest stars — Joel Embiid (strained right oblique) and Tyrese Maxey (finger).

James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 on Thursday night even though Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the game because of a bruised left eye. Harden nailed seven 3-pointers. Jaylon Tyson chipped in with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cavaliers hung on after a 29-point lead in the third quarter dwindled to one in the game’s closing minutes.

Olivia Miles had her 12th career triple-double as third-seeded TCU beat UC San Diego 86-40 in a first-round NCAA tournament game, giving the Horned Frogs their 43rd consecutive win at home.

Herb Sendek was on Rick Pitino's Kentucky staff: “That four years was just, it was magic. Big Blue Nation is one of a kind.” Can he beat them Friday?

The Detroit Pistons host the Golden State Warriors in a rematch from earlier in the season, as the visitors keep getting thinner in the rotation.

Miami (Ohio) basketball saw its 2025-26 season end with a lopsided NCAA Tournament loss to Tennessee, but the RedHawks showed they belonged

The Wolverines may need to take the lessons learned and channel them during the second round against the Billikens this weekend

Kevin Willard joked he's going to fire his coaching staff after Villanova's slow start against Utah State in the NCAA Tournament:

Wizards try to break their 14-game losing streak against the defending champion, OKC Thunder.

Watch the Condensed Game from Washington Huskies vs. South Dakota St. Jackrabbits, 03/20/2026

Watch the highlights from No. 2 Houston and No. 15 Idaho’s matchup in the first round of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.

The madness of the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament officially lands at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia tomorrow night as the #16 seed Southern Jaguars battle the #16 seed Samford Bulldogs. With a ticket to the Round of 64 and a Friday showdown against the #1 overall seed South Carolina Gamecocks on the line, this First Four clash features two of the most resilient mid-major programs in the country. The Samford Bulldogs (19-13) arrive in Columbia as one of the hottest teams in the Southeast a...

The madness of the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament officially lands at the Moda Center in Portland tomorrow evening as the #11 seed Texas Longhorns battle the #6 seed BYU Cougars. Fresh off a thrilling 68-66 First Four victory over NC State in Dayton, the Longhorns have officially punched their ticket to the Round of 64 to face a BYU squad that has been one of the most explosive offensive forces in the country all season. The BYU Cougars (23-11) arrive in Portland as a formidable #6 seed, fueled b...

Just over a week after witnessing greatness, Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat found themselves on the receiving end of a high-scoring game. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Adebayo and the Heat were completely unable to stop superstar Luka Doncic from having his way. Doncic ended the game with 60 points, shooting 60% from the […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo can only laugh after Luka Doncic drops 60 on him appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The historic Williams Arena in Minneapolis, affectionately known as "The Barn," takes center stage this week as the #4 seed Minnesota Golden Gophers host the #13 seed Green Bay Phoenix . In this high-stakes 4-vs-13 matchup, the Gophers look to defend their home floor against a relentless Green Bay squad that has dominated the Horizon League all season long. The Minnesota Golden Gophers (22-8) enter the tournament as one of the Big Ten's most balanced units, led by the dynamic scoring duo of T...

The Enterprise Center in St. Louis hosts a monumental West Region clash this Friday as the #2 seed Purdue Boilermakers face off against the #15 seed Queens Royals. This game marks a historic milestone for Queens University of Charlotte, making their NCAA Division I Tournament debut in their very first year of eligibility. They face a Purdue squad that is firing on all cylinders after capturing the Big Ten Tournament title with a gritty win over Michigan. The Purdue Boilermakers (27-8) enter a...

The Paycom Center in Oklahoma City sets the stage for a high-stakes South Region showdown this Thursday as the #7 seed St. Mary's Gaels face off against the #10 seed Texas A&M Aggies. Known for their disciplined defense and methodical pace, the Gaels will look to slow down an Aggies squad that has battle-tested its way through a rigorous SEC schedule. The St. Mary's Gaels (26-7) arrive in the tournament as one of the most efficient defensive units in the country, led by junior forward Paulius...

Freshman star AJ Dybantsa has carried No. 6 seed BYI against No. 11 Texas during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Terrence Hill Jr. buried a stepback three-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime Thursday night, capping the largest NCAA Tournament comeback since 2018 as 11-seed VCU defeated sixth-seed North Carolina 82-78 in the first round. The Rams erased a 19-point second-half deficit to earn their first tournament victory since 2016. Hill finished 7-for-10 from three-point range and scored 20 of his 34 points after halftime. Over the final 15 minutes of game time, he outscored the entire Tar Heels t...

Ace Bailey made seven 3-pointers and scored 33 points and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game skid with a 128-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Bailey also had nine rebounds, four assists and three steals. Cody Williams scored 19 of his 23 points before halftime to give Utah’s offense an early spark.

Trey Murphy III scored 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans extended their home winning streak to seven games with a 105-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Saddiq Bey had 20 points and Zion Williamson added 15 for the Pelicans, who swept the two-game set against the Clippers after 124-109 win, also at home, on Wednesday night.

Duke barely avoided a shocking upset to open the NCAA tournament, with the No. 1 overall seed having to rally from 13 points down and going ahead for good in the final 5 minutes to beat 16th-seeded Siena 71-65 on Thursday.

The Houston Rockets may have lost their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers to conclude a 2-1 season series for LA. However, despite the 124-116 loss, Kevin Durant was in no mood to back down post-game. The 16-time All-Star said post-game that he was confident his team will learn from the loss, claiming that the […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant not sweating possible Lakers playoff matchup despite struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Another impressive victory for a decimated Monaco, this time against Anadolu Efes The post Monaco pulls off comeback win with just nine players in Istanbul appeared first on Eurohoops .