Game RecapsSunday, Mar 22, 2026

The Enterprise Center in St. Louis serves as the backdrop for a heavyweight Round of 32 collision this Sunday as the #7 seed Miami (FL) Hurricanes look to upset the #2 seed Purdue Boilermakers. With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, this matchup pits Miami's lighting-fast backcourt against the disciplined, interior-driven system that has made Purdue a perennial title contender. The Purdue Boilermakers (28-8) enter Sunday coming off a dominant 104-71 opening-round victory over Queens. All-Am...

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...

The Crisler Center in Ann Arbor turns into a pressure cooker this Sunday as the #2 seed Michigan Wolverines host the #7 seed NC State Wolfpack in the Second Round of the Women's NCAA Tournament. Michigan is looking to secure its third Sweet 16 appearance in program history on their home floor, while Wes Moore's Wolfpack-a program with deep March pedigree-aims to play the role of spoiler in the Fort Worth 3 Region. The Michigan Wolverines (26-6) cruised through their opening round with an 83-4...

The Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge transforms into an electric postseason arena this Sunday as the #2 seed LSU Tigers host the #7 seed Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Coming off a program-record 116-point performance in the opening round, Kim Mulkey's squad is looking to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento. However, they face a Texas Tech team that prides itself on being one of the most disruptive defensive units in the Big 12. The LSU Tigers (28-5) are an offensive jugger...

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...

The Moody Center in Austin becomes the epicenter of postseason intensity this Sunday as the #1 seed Texas Longhorns look to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 against the #8 seed Oregon Ducks. After a dominant 42-point victory in the opening round, Vic Schaefer's Longhorns are operating at a championship level on their home floor. However, Kelly Graves and his Ducks arrive with momentum, fresh off an impressive double-digit upset of Virginia Tech. The Texas Longhorns (32-3) are anchored by Fi...

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...

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...

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...

LaMelo Ball scored 29 points and finished 7 of 14 from 3-point range to help lift the Charlotte Hornets to their third straight victory, 124-101 over the struggling Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Brandon Miller had 22 points and Moussa Diabate had 14 rebounds and 11 points for the Hornets, who have won five of their last six and are 21-6 since Jan. 22 to make a push for a play-in spot. GG Jackson scored 19 points and Javon Small added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Grizzlies, who ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Quentin Grimes scored 26 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Trendon Watford had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Adem Bona and Cameron Payne each had 16 points — with Payne adding seven assists — for the 76ers, who won for the fourth time in five games. Philadelphia overcame 17 turnovers and outscored the Jazz 74-52 in the paint. Ace Bailey led Utah with 25 points...

Playing without Anthony Edwards, the Wolves came out flat against the Blazers. "We feel like we gave the game away," Julius Randle said.

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