Gonzaga Bulldogs (23-10, 17-4 WCC) at Colorado Buffaloes (21-12, 11-10 Big 12) Boulder, Colorado; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Gonzaga plays Colorado after Yvonne Ejim scored 24 points in Gonzaga's 67-51 win over the UTSA Roadrunners. Colorado is ninth in the Big 12 scoring 69.0 points while shooting 46.7% from the field.
Michigan State and Harvard meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Harvard Crimson (24-4, 13-3 Ivy League) vs. Michigan State Spartans (21-9, 11-8 Big Ten) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -5.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State takes on Harvard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans' record in Big Ten games is 11-8, and their record is 10-1 in non-conference games.
Illinois Fighting Illini and Creighton Bluejays square off in the opening round of NCAA Tournament
Creighton Bluejays (26-6, 18-3 Big East) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-9, 11-8 Big Ten) Austin, Texas; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -1; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois and No. Creighton square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round.
Florida State Seminoles square off against George Mason Patriots in first round of NCAA Tournament
Florida State is ninth in the ACC with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Makayla Timpson averaging 3.9. The Patriots' record in A-10 action is 17-4. George Mason is third in the A-10 with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Nalani Kaysia averaging 3.2.
Iowa faces Murray State in first round of NCAA Tournament
Murray State Racers (25-7, 19-4 MVC) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (22-10, 12-9 Big Ten) Norman, Oklahoma; Saturday, 12 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawkeyes -9.5; over/under is 165.5 BOTTOM LINE: Iowa and Murray State square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The Hawkeyes have gone 12-9 against Big Ten opponents, with a 10-1 record in non-conference play.
Southern Indiana plays Campbell in NIT matchup
Campbell Camels (22-12, 14-7 CAA) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (22-12, 14-9 OVC) Evansville, Indiana; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana squares off against Campbell in the National Invitation Tournament. The Screaming Eagles are 14-9 against OVC opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play.
UConn’s bid for 3rd straight title endures with 67-59 win over Oklahoma in March Madness
A third straight national title for UConn may be improbable, but it’s still possible.
Bryant guard Earl Timberlake gives the Bulldogs their One Bloody Moment in March Madness
Earl Timberlake's toughness is no secret to his Bryant teammates. Facing Michigan State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament late Friday night, Timberlake offered a glimpse of it to the rest of the college basketball world. The senior guard and American East Player of the Year took an elbow to the forehead from Spartans center Carson Cooper that left Timberlake's face awash in blood.
Michigan State basketball proves it can stay cool, calm after stressful start
After finding an energetic Bryant team, Michigan State basketball proves it can stay cool, calm after stressful opening half.
March Madness 2025: Chalk has ruled the NCAA tournament so far. Is that a blip or a sign of the times?
Top-four seeds clinched a perfect 16-0 record in the first round of the men’s NCAA tournament this year. So, what gives?
March Madness Friday recap: Cooper Flagg and Duke are the ACC’s last hope; South Carolina and UCLA roll in women’s tournament
The Pitinos made history in the first round of the NCAA tournament with their respective wins.
Michigan State rolls to 87-62 victory over Bryant in March Madness
Coen Carr came off the bench and had a career-high 18 points and nine rebounds as second-seeded Michigan State rolled to a 87-62 victory over No. 15 seed Bryant on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Jase Richardson added 15 points for coach Tom Izzo's Spartans (28-6), who trailed for most of the first 15 minutes before taking control. Michigan State, which has one of the deepest squads in the 68-team field, had five players score in double figures.
UConn holds on to beat Oklahoma, 67-59, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament
UConn’s improbable bid for a third straight national title continued when Alex Karaban came through with a critical three-pointer and a floater in the lane during a late run that helped the Huskies hold off Oklahoma 67-59 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
UConn shows championship DNA, hold off Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and former Big 12 player of the year Marcus Morris Sr. react to the two-time defending national champion's gritty win against the Sooners -- and discuss if UConn has a chance in the second round against Florida on Sunday.
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament
Will Riley couldn't connect on any of the first three shots he attempted. Riley scored 22 points while shooting 8 of 12 from the floor in Illinois' 86-73 NCAA Tournament triumph over Xavier on Friday night. The extent of Riley's shooting prowess became apparent with under two minutes left when he made a shot from the final “s” of the “March Madness” logo just before the shot clock expired.