Game RecapsThursday, Mar 19, 2026

Gonzaga endured some late-game drama against No. 14 seed Kennesaw State on Thursday night but advanced 73-64 in a win that head coach Mark Few acknowledged "wasn't pretty."

Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime, and 11th-seeded VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to stun sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Miami (Ohio) beat SMU on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA tournament victory in 27 years.

No. 4 seed Nebraska captured its first-ever NCAA tournament win in a 76-47 drubbing of No. 13 seed Troy in the first round on Thursday.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Jerome had 21 points, nine rebounds and nine assists as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped their eight-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 125-118 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 19 points and GG Jackson added 16 for the injury-depleted Grizzlies (24-44), who are 4-15 in their last 19 games after winning for the first time since March 1 at Indiana. Cedric Coward provided 15 points and seven rebounds. Taylor Hendricks scored 13 off the ...

Cade Cunningham had to leave Tuesday's game after hitting the floor while going after a loose ball.

Luka Doncic is just shy of a triple-double and LeBron James misses only one shot as Lakers defeat the Rockets.

The Jazz suffered a 147-111 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday, officially eliminating them from playoff contention, according to the NBA league office (Twitter link). At 20-49, the best Utah could do is tie 10th-place Golden State (33-36), but even in that unlikely scenario, the Warriors would win the tie-breaker. The Jazz become the fifth team […]

LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers extended their winning streak to a season-best-matching seven games.

The KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, hosts a high-octane 8-vs-9 clash this Thursday as the #8 seed Saint Louis Billikens take on the #9 seed Georgia Bulldogs. This Midwest Region matchup features a clash of styles: the high-IQ, "positionless" offensive system of the Billikens against a long, athletic Georgia squad that has become a defensive powerhouse in the SEC. The Saint Louis Billikens (24-9) enter the tournament as one of the most efficient passing teams in the nation, led by senior ...

The madness of the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament officially lands at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City tomorrow night as the #10 seed Virginia Cavaliers battle the #10 seed Arizona State Sun Devils. With a ticket to the Round of 64 and a Saturday showdown against the #7 seed Georgia Lady Bulldogs on the line, this First Four clash features two storied programs making triumphant returns to the Big Dance. The Arizona State Sun Devils (24-10) arrive in Iowa City as one of the most improved teams ...

Xavier Edmonds converted a layup to beat the shot clock with 4.3 seconds left, and No. 9 seed TCU held off a furious second-half rally by eighth-seeded Ohio State for a 66-64 victory to open the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Where is Siena located? Here's what to know of the small private school facing Duke 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

Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points and had nine rebounds in his second straight start in place of the injured Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took charge in the second quarter to cruise past the Utah Jazz 147-111 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Julius Randle also scored 21 points and had eight assists for the Timberwolves, who have won two in a row without their All-Star guard.

CJ McCollum scored 24 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 22, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. Dyson Daniels had 19 points on 9 for 13 shooting and Jalen Johnson scored 17 points with 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who at 38-31 are in the middle of the race for a play-in playoff spot. Atlanta hasn’t won at least 11 in a row since winning a franchise-record 19 straight during the 2014-2015 season.

Brooklyn’s first half wasn’t just horrific. It was historic.

The Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors in their second meeting of the season, with the visiting side still missing their core players.

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Tyler Tanner had 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Vanderbilt rallied to beat McNeese 78-68 on Thursday for its first victory in the NCAA Tournament since 2012.

High Point senior guard Chase Johnson picked the perfect moment to convert his first 2-point field goal of the season.

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 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...

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...

An impressive run into the BKT EuroCup Semifinals earns a prestigious Quarterfinals MVP award for 28-year-old Kyle Allman Jr. The post Kyle Allman Jr. secures EuroCup Quarterfinals MVP after massive clutch performance appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, becomes the epicenter of a classic David vs. Goliath story this Thursday as the #16 seed Siena Saints challenge the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils. Fresh off a dominant 32-2 regular season and an ACC title, the Blue Devils enter as heavy favorites, while the Saints hope to capture the magic of their MAAC championship run and pull off one of the greatest upsets in tournament history. The Duke Blue Devils (32-2) arrive as the tournament...

The Los Angeles Lakers went into Wednesday night playing their best basketball of the season, winners of six straight, including a few over playoff teams. They kicked off their road trip by beating the Houston Rockets, and the two teams then squared off again for the second straight game. This was an extremely important game […]

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...