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Fox Sports
19-03-2025
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- Fox Sports
Auburn eager to stick around March Madness more than just 1 game this time around
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are experienced and remember all too well the feeling of being one-and-done at the NCAA Tournament a year ago. Watching Alabama State win literally on a last-second bucket to reach Thursday's first round? No better reminder of how quickly fortunes change during March Madness. 'Anybody can have that ' One Shining Moment,'' Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Wednesday. His Tigers (28-5) come in as the NCAA Tournament's overall No. 1 seed and play 16th-seeded Alabama State on Thursday afternoon in the South Regional. Pearl said that seeding, which he lobbied for after his Tigers lost in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals, is in the 'rear view mirror.' Auburn watched Alabama State's thrilling win as it happened on TV. Pearl also reminded his Tigers on Wednesday of their loss as a No. 4 seed to Yale a year ago. He noted Alabama State, which plays about 50 miles away in Montgomery, beat his Tigers by a point in the second half of an Auburn win in December 2023 with a lot of the same players on both teams. Knowing Auburn is six wins from the program's first national championship in basketball is the goal. The Tigers have made one Final Four — back in 2019. They haven't gotten past the second round in four of their last five tournaments. AP All-American Johni Broome said the message is simple with so many seniors. 'It's win or go home,' Broome said. 'If you're not willing to step up and play your best basketball now, then why you playing it?' Alabama State (20-15) won't be awed by Auburn. Coach Tony Madlock spent four years as an assistant with the Tigers, and this season featured trips to LSU and Missouri. Their bigger challenge is surviving the roller-coaster kicking off the NCAA Tournament with a last-second win, getting back to the hotel in Dayton, Ohio, at 1:15 a.m. and getting to Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday. They tip off Thursday around 2:50 p.m. EDT at Rupp Arena with little sleep. Coming off the historically Black college and university's first NCAA Tournament victory? 'Nothing's going to dampen this moment for us,' Alabama State coach Tony Madlock said. Thursday's other games in the South Region feature No. 8 seed Louisville playing ninth-seeded Creighton in Lexington with No. 5 seed Michigan meeting No. 12 seed UC San Diego and fourth-seeded Texas A&M meeting No. 13 seed Yale in Denver. Driven, with a short drive to boot Time hasn't quelled questions for the NCAA Tournament selection committee over seeding Louisville eighth in the South Region against No. 9 Creighton. At first glance, the placement appeared to dismiss the No. 10 Cardinals' remarkable 19-game improvement and runner-up Atlantic Coast Conference finish, especially with Clemson seeded three spots higher in the Midwest despite losing to Louisville and finishing third in the ACC. The Cardinals and first-year coach Pat Kelsey appeared unfazed despite several chances to speak up Wednesday. They see the bright spot of traveling just 75 miles east to Rupp Arena — where Louisville fell 93-85 to rival Kentucky in a turning-point game. They also get another opportunity to prove themselves. 'We were a little bit shocked that our name was called that early for sure,' said guard J'Vonne Hadley, one of Louisville's 15 transfers. 'But we're just grateful to be in this place and after that we got right to work. So we were determined right away.' Swingman Terrence Edwards Jr. noted Louisville's experience, especially in the Big Dance. The short trip is a big benefit. 'Our family is able to drive down to the game,' Edwards said. 'So, yeah, everything works out.' Looking ahead The South has two games being played Friday in Milwaukee with No. 3 seed Iowa State against 14th-seeded Lipscomb in its second ever berth and No. 6 seed Mississippi facing 11th-seeded North Carolina. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. recommended
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Auburn eager to stick around March Madness more than just 1 game this time around
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are experienced and remember all too well the feeling of being one-and-done at the NCAA Tournament a year ago. Watching Alabama State win literally on a last-second bucket to reach Thursday's first round? No better reminder of how quickly fortunes change during March Madness. 'Anybody can have that ' One Shining Moment,'' Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Wednesday. His Tigers (28-5) come in as the NCAA Tournament's overall No. 1 seed and play 16th-seeded Alabama State on Thursday afternoon in the South Regional. Pearl said that seeding, which he lobbied for after his Tigers lost in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals, is in the 'rear view mirror.' Auburn watched Alabama State's thrilling win as it happened on TV. Pearl also reminded his Tigers on Wednesday of their loss as a No. 4 seed to Yale a year ago. He noted Alabama State, which plays about 50 miles away in Montgomery, beat his Tigers by a point in the second half of an Auburn win in December 2023 with a lot of the same players on both teams. Knowing Auburn is six wins from the program's first national championship in basketball is the goal. The Tigers have made one Final Four — back in 2019. They haven't gotten past the second round in four of their last five tournaments. AP All-American Johni Broome said the message is simple with so many seniors. 'It's win or go home,' Broome said. 'If you're not willing to step up and play your best basketball now, then why you playing it?' Alabama State (20-15) won't be awed by Auburn. Coach Tony Madlock spent four years as an assistant with the Tigers, and this season featured trips to LSU and Missouri. Their bigger challenge is surviving the roller-coaster kicking off the NCAA Tournament with a last-second win, getting back to the hotel in Dayton, Ohio, at 1:15 a.m. and getting to Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday. They tip off Thursday around 2:50 p.m. EDT at Rupp Arena with little sleep. Coming off the historically Black college and university's first NCAA Tournament victory? 'Nothing's going to dampen this moment for us,' Alabama State coach Tony Madlock said. Thursday's other games in the South Region feature No. 8 seed Louisville playing ninth-seeded Creighton in Lexington with No. 5 seed Michigan meeting No. 12 seed UC San Diego and fourth-seeded Texas A&M meeting No. 13 seed Yale in Denver. Driven, with a short drive to boot Time hasn't quelled questions for the NCAA Tournament selection committee over seeding Louisville eighth in the South Region against No. 9 Creighton. At first glance, the placement appeared to dismiss the No. 10 Cardinals' remarkable 19-game improvement and runner-up Atlantic Coast Conference finish, especially with Clemson seeded three spots higher in the Midwest despite losing to Louisville and finishing third in the ACC. The Cardinals and first-year coach Pat Kelsey appeared unfazed despite several chances to speak up Wednesday. They see the bright spot of traveling just 75 miles east to Rupp Arena — where Louisville fell 93-85 to rival Kentucky in a turning-point game. They also get another opportunity to prove themselves. 'We were a little bit shocked that our name was called that early for sure,' said guard J'Vonne Hadley, one of Louisville's 15 transfers. 'But we're just grateful to be in this place and after that we got right to work. So we were determined right away.' Swingman Terrence Edwards Jr. noted Louisville's experience, especially in the Big Dance. The short trip is a big benefit. 'Our family is able to drive down to the game,' Edwards said. 'So, yeah, everything works out.' Looking ahead The South has two games being played Friday in Milwaukee with No. 3 seed Iowa State against 14th-seeded Lipscomb in its second ever berth and No. 6 seed Mississippi facing 11th-seeded North Carolina. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press
Associated Press
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Auburn eager to stick around March Madness more than just 1 game this time around
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are experienced and remember all too well the feeling of being one-and-done at the NCAA Tournament a year ago. Watching Alabama State win literally on a last-second bucket to reach Thursday's first round? No better reminder of how quickly fortunes change during March Madness. 'Anybody can have that ' One Shining Moment,'' Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Wednesday. His Tigers (28-5) come in as the NCAA Tournament's overall No. 1 seed and play 16th-seeded Alabama State on Thursday afternoon in the South Regional. Pearl said that seeding, which he lobbied for after his Tigers lost in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals, is in the 'rear view mirror.' Auburn watched Alabama State's thrilling win as it happened on TV. Pearl also reminded his Tigers on Wednesday of their loss as a No. 4 seed to Yale a year ago. He noted Alabama State, which plays about 50 miles away in Montgomery, beat his Tigers by a point in the second half of an Auburn win in December 2023 with a lot of the same players on both teams. Knowing Auburn is six wins from the program's first national championship in basketball is the goal. The Tigers have made one Final Four — back in 2019. They haven't gotten past the second round in four of their last five tournaments. AP All-American Johni Broome said the message is simple with so many seniors. 'It's win or go home,' Broome said. 'If you're not willing to step up and play your best basketball now, then why you playing it?' Alabama State (20-15) won't be awed by Auburn. Coach Tony Madlock spent four years as an assistant with the Tigers, and this season featured trips to LSU and Missouri. Their bigger challenge is surviving the roller-coaster kicking off the NCAA Tournament with a last-second win, getting back to the hotel in Dayton, Ohio, at 1:15 a.m. and getting to Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday. They tip off Thursday around 2:50 p.m. EDT at Rupp Arena with little sleep. Coming off the historically Black college and university's first NCAA Tournament victory? 'Nothing's going to dampen this moment for us,' Alabama State coach Tony Madlock said. Thursday's other games in the South Region feature No. 8 seed Louisville playing ninth-seeded Creighton in Lexington with No. 5 seed Michigan meeting No. 12 seed UC San Diego and fourth-seeded Texas A&M meeting No. 13 seed Yale in Denver. Driven, with a short drive to boot Time hasn't quelled questions for the NCAA Tournament selection committee over seeding Louisville eighth in the South Region against No. 9 Creighton. At first glance, the placement appeared to dismiss the No. 10 Cardinals' remarkable 19-game improvement and runner-up Atlantic Coast Conference finish, especially with Clemson seeded three spots higher in the Midwest despite losing to Louisville and finishing third in the ACC. The Cardinals and first-year coach Pat Kelsey appeared unfazed despite several chances to speak up Wednesday. They see the bright spot of traveling just 75 miles east to Rupp Arena — where Louisville fell 93-85 to rival Kentucky in a turning-point game. They also get another opportunity to prove themselves. 'We were a little bit shocked that our name was called that early for sure,' said guard J'Vonne Hadley, one of Louisville's 15 transfers. 'But we're just grateful to be in this place and after that we got right to work. So we were determined right away.' Swingman Terrence Edwards Jr. noted Louisville's experience, especially in the Big Dance. The short trip is a big benefit. 'Our family is able to drive down to the game,' Edwards said. 'So, yeah, everything works out.' Looking ahead The South has two games being played Friday in Milwaukee with No. 3 seed Iowa State against 14th-seeded Lipscomb in its second ever berth and No. 6 seed Mississippi facing 11th-seeded North Carolina.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
March Madness 2025 scores: UNC throttles San Diego State in First Four blowout; Alabama State wins on Hail Mary
The unofficial beginning of the NCAA tournament was Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio, and the opening game of March Madness did not disappoint. In a clash of No. 16 seeds, Alabama State beat St. Francis on what was essentially a Hail Mary. Amarr Knox came down with a full-court pass after it was tipped and quickly scored the game-winner with one second left for a 70-68 win by the Hornets. 'I think I've talked about this with all of the media, that all of our games end just like this,' Alabama State coach Tony Madlock said, according to 'Either we have to get a bucket or we have to get a stop. ... You're talking about survive and advance." [Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem is back: Enter for a shot to win up to $50K] It was a thrilling end to a back-and-forth contest between the two small conference teams and got the NCAA tournament off to a dramatic start. The same cannot be said for the nightcap between No. 11 seeds North Carolina and San Diego State. The Tar Heels demolished the Aztecs, 95-68, in a game that was over by halftime. The Tar Heels were much maligned on Selection Sunday after getting the final bid of the tournament despite a lackluster résumé that included a 1-12 record vs. Quad 1 — the worst for any at-large NCAA tournament team in the NET era. But they left no question as to which team was more deserving in the round of 64 in their blowout win over the Aztecs. The First Four will resume on Wednesday with No. 16 Mount St. Mary's vs. No. 16 American and No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 11 Texas. Tuesday, March 18 (First Four) No. 16 Alabama State 70, No. 16 St. Francis 68 No. 11 North Carolina 95, No. 11 San Diego State 68 Wednesday, March 19 (First Four) 6:40 p.m. ET: No. 16 Mount St. Mary's vs. No. 16 American (TruTV) 9:10 p.m. ET: No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 11 Texas (TruTV) 2025 NCAA men's and women's tournament printable brackets NCAA tournament bracket 101: How to make your picks 5 biggest men's tournament snubs of 2025 What the selection committee got right and wrong Cinderellas capable of making a deep tourney run Ranking every NCAA tournament team from 1 to 68 10 best NBA prospects in the NCAA tournament Predictions, odds, lines, schedule for every first-round game San Diego St. was just never in this game from the start. North Carolina was a controversial entry into the NCAA tournament, but they sure played like a team that belonged in the field of 68. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis led all scorers with 26 points, shooting 6-of-6 on 3-pointers. Seth Trimble added 16. Jae'Lyn Withers grabbed 10 rebounds, while Elliot Cadeau dished out 12 assists. For SDSU, Nick Boyd and Wayne McKinney III each scored 12. But the Aztecs could not overcome poor shooting (39.7%) and a red-hot Tar Heels team. Dante Mayo Jr., you get a 3 for North Carolina! The Tar Heels shot 14-of-24 (58%) from long range tonight. DANTE MAYO JR CORNER 3 !!!!!!! NCAA tournament buckets 95-68 UNC — Jay (@JayHardy252) March 19, 2025 All the shots continue to go in for North Carolina. Ian Jackson launches one from deep to beat the shot clock and the 3 banks in off the backboard. can we switch to running time now please? — Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 19, 2025 Hubert Davis is pulling North Carolina's starters out of the game. The Tar Heels' bench will bring this blowout to close with 6:35 remaining. RJ Davis knocks down his sixth 3-pointer of the game, this one in transition after Magoon Gwath missed a layup. He has a game-high 26 for North Carolina with 7:31 remaining in the game and the Tar Heels up 82-42. North Carolina's RJ Davis is 6-for-6 in 3-pointers, on pace for the best long-range shooting performance in the team's NCAA tournament history. Only Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels coach, had hit 5-of-5 or better from 3-point range in the tournament (1991 vs. Eastern Michigan). — Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) March 19, 2025 Miles Byrd out of the game for San Diego St. after twisting his ankle on a non-contact play. His sole appeared to catch on the court as he tried to cut toward the basket. He's only scored two points, shooting 0-for-4 from the floor. Ian Jackson joins the 3-point fun for North Carolina. His shot from deep gives the Tar Heels a 69-36 lead at the 11:31 mark of the second half. North Carolina CONTINUES to pour it on 🤯#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Two free throws from Jae'Lyn Withers and a jumper by SDSU's Wayne McKinney III preceded another 3 from RJ Davis. The Aztecs can barely chip away at this North Carolina lead. RJ Davis begins North Carolina's second half with yet another 3-pointer. He's 4-for-4 from behind the arc and the Tar Heels are 8-of-11 as a team. RJ DAVIS LOGO RANGE 😳#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 North Carolina's 47 points are the most San Diego St. has allowed in the first half this season. And the 24-point deficit is the second-largest that the Aztecs have faced under coach Brian Dutcher, per the truTV broadcast. Would rather be the 11-seed that plays in Dayton than stuck in the 8/9 game. North Carolina's draw offers an open door to make the second weekend. — John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 19, 2025 I'm sure the UNC takes will be very nuanced and acknowledge that a team can both not have an NCAA tournament-caliber resume and be good enough to advance in the main draw. — Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis has a game-high 11 points for North Carolina, followed by 10 from Seth Trimble. Jae'Lyn Withers has seven rebounds and Elliot Cadeau tallied eight assists. Magoon Gwath leads San Diego St. with eight points and Nick Boyd added six in the first half. The first half could not have gone any better for the Tar Heels, who shot 61% from the floor and 7-of-9 from 3-point range. Meanwhile, the Aztecs are shooting 27% and only 4-for-16 on 3s. North Carolina takes a 24-point lead into the break, 47-23. RJ Davis hit two consecutive 3s for North Carolina to close out the first half. Davis' second trey was from deep behind the line, at the edge of the half-court logo with two seconds remaining. RJ DAVIS FROM WAY DEEP 🔥It's ALL North Carolina as the first half comes to a close 🤯#MarchMadness — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Magoon Gwath hits a jumper for SDSU, but UNC comes right back with Jalen Washington swishing a hook shot from the lane. North Carolina leads 37-16 with another TV timeout and 3:49 remaining in the first half. Excellent pick and roll between Elliot Cadeau and Ven-Allen Lubin results in a monster dunk for North Carolina. "Angry flush for the Tar Heels!" — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 The Tar Heels are shooting 65% from the floor. Nothing going right for San Diego St. right now. Jared Coleman-Jones got position in the post, but he stepped out of bounds while trying to create space under the basket. North Carolina leads 29-13 and a TV timeout is taken. San Diego St. was just never in this game from the start. North Carolina was a controversial entry into the NCAA tournament, but they sure played like a team that belonged in the field of 68. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis led all scorers with 26 points, shooting 6-of-6 on 3-pointers. Seth Trimble added 16. Jae'Lyn Withers grabbed 10 rebounds, while Elliot Cadeau dished out 12 assists. For SDSU, Nick Boyd and Wayne McKinney III each scored 12. But the Aztecs could not overcome poor shooting (39.7%) and a red-hot Tar Heels team. Dante Mayo Jr., you get a 3 for North Carolina! The Tar Heels shot 14-of-24 (58%) from long range tonight. DANTE MAYO JR CORNER 3 !!!!!!! NCAA tournament buckets 95-68 UNC — Jay (@JayHardy252) March 19, 2025 All the shots continue to go in for North Carolina. Ian Jackson launches one from deep to beat the shot clock and the 3 banks in off the backboard. can we switch to running time now please? — Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 19, 2025 Hubert Davis is pulling North Carolina's starters out of the game. The Tar Heels' bench will bring this blowout to close with 6:35 remaining. RJ Davis knocks down his sixth 3-pointer of the game, this one in transition after Magoon Gwath missed a layup. He has a game-high 26 for North Carolina with 7:31 remaining in the game and the Tar Heels up 82-42. North Carolina's RJ Davis is 6-for-6 in 3-pointers, on pace for the best long-range shooting performance in the team's NCAA tournament history. Only Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels coach, had hit 5-of-5 or better from 3-point range in the tournament (1991 vs. Eastern Michigan). — Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) March 19, 2025 Miles Byrd out of the game for San Diego St. after twisting his ankle on a non-contact play. His sole appeared to catch on the court as he tried to cut toward the basket. He's only scored two points, shooting 0-for-4 from the floor. Ian Jackson joins the 3-point fun for North Carolina. His shot from deep gives the Tar Heels a 69-36 lead at the 11:31 mark of the second half. North Carolina CONTINUES to pour it on 🤯#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Two free throws from Jae'Lyn Withers and a jumper by SDSU's Wayne McKinney III preceded another 3 from RJ Davis. The Aztecs can barely chip away at this North Carolina lead. RJ Davis begins North Carolina's second half with yet another 3-pointer. He's 4-for-4 from behind the arc and the Tar Heels are 8-of-11 as a team. RJ DAVIS LOGO RANGE 😳#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 North Carolina's 47 points are the most San Diego St. has allowed in the first half this season. And the 24-point deficit is the second-largest that the Aztecs have faced under coach Brian Dutcher, per the truTV broadcast. Would rather be the 11-seed that plays in Dayton than stuck in the 8/9 game. North Carolina's draw offers an open door to make the second weekend. — John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 19, 2025 I'm sure the UNC takes will be very nuanced and acknowledge that a team can both not have an NCAA tournament-caliber resume and be good enough to advance in the main draw. — Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis has a game-high 11 points for North Carolina, followed by 10 from Seth Trimble. Jae'Lyn Withers has seven rebounds and Elliot Cadeau tallied eight assists. Magoon Gwath leads San Diego St. with eight points and Nick Boyd added six in the first half. The first half could not have gone any better for the Tar Heels, who shot 61% from the floor and 7-of-9 from 3-point range. Meanwhile, the Aztecs are shooting 27% and only 4-for-16 on 3s. North Carolina takes a 24-point lead into the break, 47-23. RJ Davis hit two consecutive 3s for North Carolina to close out the first half. Davis' second trey was from deep behind the line, at the edge of the half-court logo with two seconds remaining. RJ DAVIS FROM WAY DEEP 🔥It's ALL North Carolina as the first half comes to a close 🤯#MarchMadness — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Magoon Gwath hits a jumper for SDSU, but UNC comes right back with Jalen Washington swishing a hook shot from the lane. North Carolina leads 37-16 with another TV timeout and 3:49 remaining in the first half. Excellent pick and roll between Elliot Cadeau and Ven-Allen Lubin results in a monster dunk for North Carolina. "Angry flush for the Tar Heels!" — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 The Tar Heels are shooting 65% from the floor. Nothing going right for San Diego St. right now. Jared Coleman-Jones got position in the post, but he stepped out of bounds while trying to create space under the basket. North Carolina leads 29-13 and a TV timeout is taken.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NCAA tournament 2025: UNC throttles San Diego State in First Four blowout; Alabama State wins on Hail Mary
The unofficial beginning of the NCAA tournament was Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio, and the opening game of March Madness did not disappoint. In a clash of No. 16 seeds, Alabama State beat St. Francis on what was essentially a Hail Mary. Amarr Knox came down with a full-court pass after it was tipped and quickly scored the game-winner with one second left for a 70-68 win by the Hornets. 'I think I've talked about this with all of the media, that all of our games end just like this,' Alabama State coach Tony Madlock said, according to 'Either we have to get a bucket or we have to get a stop. ... You're talking about survive and advance." [Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem is back: Enter for a shot to win up to $50K] It was a thrilling end to a back-and-forth contest between the two small conference teams and got the NCAA tournament off to a dramatic start. The same cannot be said for the nightcap between No. 11 seeds North Carolina and San Diego State. The Tar Heels demolished the Aztecs, 95-68, in a game that was over by halftime. The Tar Heels were much maligned on Selection Sunday after getting the final bid of the tournament despite a lackluster résumé that included a 1-12 record vs. Quad 1 — the worst for any at-large NCAA tournament team in the NET era. But they left no question as to which team was more deserving in the round of 64 in their blowout win over the Aztecs. The First Four will resume on Wednesday with No. 16 Mount St. Mary's vs. No. 16 American and No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 11 Texas. Tuesday, March 18 (First Four) No. 16 Alabama State 70, No. 16 St. Francis 68 No. 11 North Carolina 95, No. 11 San Diego State 68 Wednesday, March 19 (First Four) 6:40 p.m. ET: No. 16 Mount St. Mary's vs. No. 16 American (TruTV) 9:10 p.m. ET: No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 11 Texas (TruTV) 2025 NCAA men's and women's tournament printable brackets NCAA tournament bracket 101: How to make your picks 5 biggest men's tournament snubs of 2025 What the selection committee got right and wrong Cinderellas capable of making a deep tourney run Ranking every NCAA tournament team from 1 to 68 10 best NBA prospects in the NCAA tournament Predictions, odds, lines, schedule for every first-round game San Diego St. was just never in this game from the start. North Carolina was a controversial entry into the NCAA tournament, but they sure played like a team that belonged in the field of 68. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis led all scorers with 26 points, shooting 6-of-6 on 3-pointers. Seth Trimble added 16. Jae'Lyn Withers grabbed 10 rebounds, while Elliot Cadeau dished out 12 assists. For SDSU, Nick Boyd and Wayne McKinney III each scored 12. But the Aztecs could not overcome poor shooting (39.7%) and a red-hot Tar Heels team. Dante Mayo Jr., you get a 3 for North Carolina! The Tar Heels shot 14-of-24 (58%) from long range tonight. DANTE MAYO JR CORNER 3 !!!!!!! NCAA tournament buckets 95-68 UNC — Jay (@JayHardy252) March 19, 2025 All the shots continue to go in for North Carolina. Ian Jackson launches one from deep to beat the shot clock and the 3 banks in off the backboard. can we switch to running time now please? — Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 19, 2025 Hubert Davis is pulling North Carolina's starters out of the game. The Tar Heels' bench will bring this blowout to close with 6:35 remaining. RJ Davis knocks down his sixth 3-pointer of the game, this one in transition after Magoon Gwath missed a layup. He has a game-high 26 for North Carolina with 7:31 remaining in the game and the Tar Heels up 82-42. North Carolina's RJ Davis is 6-for-6 in 3-pointers, on pace for the best long-range shooting performance in the team's NCAA tournament history. Only Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels coach, had hit 5-of-5 or better from 3-point range in the tournament (1991 vs. Eastern Michigan). — Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) March 19, 2025 Miles Byrd out of the game for San Diego St. after twisting his ankle on a non-contact play. His sole appeared to catch on the court as he tried to cut toward the basket. He's only scored two points, shooting 0-for-4 from the floor. Ian Jackson joins the 3-point fun for North Carolina. His shot from deep gives the Tar Heels a 69-36 lead at the 11:31 mark of the second half. North Carolina CONTINUES to pour it on 🤯#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Two free throws from Jae'Lyn Withers and a jumper by SDSU's Wayne McKinney III preceded another 3 from RJ Davis. The Aztecs can barely chip away at this North Carolina lead. RJ Davis begins North Carolina's second half with yet another 3-pointer. He's 4-for-4 from behind the arc and the Tar Heels are 8-of-11 as a team. RJ DAVIS LOGO RANGE 😳#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 North Carolina's 47 points are the most San Diego St. has allowed in the first half this season. And the 24-point deficit is the second-largest that the Aztecs have faced under coach Brian Dutcher, per the truTV broadcast. Would rather be the 11-seed that plays in Dayton than stuck in the 8/9 game. North Carolina's draw offers an open door to make the second weekend. — John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 19, 2025 I'm sure the UNC takes will be very nuanced and acknowledge that a team can both not have an NCAA tournament-caliber resume and be good enough to advance in the main draw. — Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis has a game-high 11 points for North Carolina, followed by 10 from Seth Trimble. Jae'Lyn Withers has seven rebounds and Elliot Cadeau tallied eight assists. Magoon Gwath leads San Diego St. with eight points and Nick Boyd added six in the first half. The first half could not have gone any better for the Tar Heels, who shot 61% from the floor and 7-of-9 from 3-point range. Meanwhile, the Aztecs are shooting 27% and only 4-for-16 on 3s. North Carolina takes a 24-point lead into the break, 47-23. RJ Davis hit two consecutive 3s for North Carolina to close out the first half. Davis' second trey was from deep behind the line, at the edge of the half-court logo with two seconds remaining. RJ DAVIS FROM WAY DEEP 🔥It's ALL North Carolina as the first half comes to a close 🤯#MarchMadness — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Magoon Gwath hits a jumper for SDSU, but UNC comes right back with Jalen Washington swishing a hook shot from the lane. North Carolina leads 37-16 with another TV timeout and 3:49 remaining in the first half. Excellent pick and roll between Elliot Cadeau and Ven-Allen Lubin results in a monster dunk for North Carolina. "Angry flush for the Tar Heels!" — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 The Tar Heels are shooting 65% from the floor. Nothing going right for San Diego St. right now. Jared Coleman-Jones got position in the post, but he stepped out of bounds while trying to create space under the basket. North Carolina leads 29-13 and a TV timeout is taken. San Diego St. was just never in this game from the start. North Carolina was a controversial entry into the NCAA tournament, but they sure played like a team that belonged in the field of 68. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis led all scorers with 26 points, shooting 6-of-6 on 3-pointers. Seth Trimble added 16. Jae'Lyn Withers grabbed 10 rebounds, while Elliot Cadeau dished out 12 assists. For SDSU, Nick Boyd and Wayne McKinney III each scored 12. But the Aztecs could not overcome poor shooting (39.7%) and a red-hot Tar Heels team. Dante Mayo Jr., you get a 3 for North Carolina! The Tar Heels shot 14-of-24 (58%) from long range tonight. DANTE MAYO JR CORNER 3 !!!!!!! NCAA tournament buckets 95-68 UNC — Jay (@JayHardy252) March 19, 2025 All the shots continue to go in for North Carolina. Ian Jackson launches one from deep to beat the shot clock and the 3 banks in off the backboard. can we switch to running time now please? — Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 19, 2025 Hubert Davis is pulling North Carolina's starters out of the game. The Tar Heels' bench will bring this blowout to close with 6:35 remaining. RJ Davis knocks down his sixth 3-pointer of the game, this one in transition after Magoon Gwath missed a layup. He has a game-high 26 for North Carolina with 7:31 remaining in the game and the Tar Heels up 82-42. North Carolina's RJ Davis is 6-for-6 in 3-pointers, on pace for the best long-range shooting performance in the team's NCAA tournament history. Only Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels coach, had hit 5-of-5 or better from 3-point range in the tournament (1991 vs. Eastern Michigan). — Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) March 19, 2025 Miles Byrd out of the game for San Diego St. after twisting his ankle on a non-contact play. His sole appeared to catch on the court as he tried to cut toward the basket. He's only scored two points, shooting 0-for-4 from the floor. Ian Jackson joins the 3-point fun for North Carolina. His shot from deep gives the Tar Heels a 69-36 lead at the 11:31 mark of the second half. North Carolina CONTINUES to pour it on 🤯#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Two free throws from Jae'Lyn Withers and a jumper by SDSU's Wayne McKinney III preceded another 3 from RJ Davis. The Aztecs can barely chip away at this North Carolina lead. RJ Davis begins North Carolina's second half with yet another 3-pointer. He's 4-for-4 from behind the arc and the Tar Heels are 8-of-11 as a team. RJ DAVIS LOGO RANGE 😳#MarchMadness @UNC_Basketball — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 North Carolina's 47 points are the most San Diego St. has allowed in the first half this season. And the 24-point deficit is the second-largest that the Aztecs have faced under coach Brian Dutcher, per the truTV broadcast. Would rather be the 11-seed that plays in Dayton than stuck in the 8/9 game. North Carolina's draw offers an open door to make the second weekend. — John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 19, 2025 I'm sure the UNC takes will be very nuanced and acknowledge that a team can both not have an NCAA tournament-caliber resume and be good enough to advance in the main draw. — Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) March 19, 2025 RJ Davis has a game-high 11 points for North Carolina, followed by 10 from Seth Trimble. Jae'Lyn Withers has seven rebounds and Elliot Cadeau tallied eight assists. Magoon Gwath leads San Diego St. with eight points and Nick Boyd added six in the first half. The first half could not have gone any better for the Tar Heels, who shot 61% from the floor and 7-of-9 from 3-point range. Meanwhile, the Aztecs are shooting 27% and only 4-for-16 on 3s. North Carolina takes a 24-point lead into the break, 47-23. RJ Davis hit two consecutive 3s for North Carolina to close out the first half. Davis' second trey was from deep behind the line, at the edge of the half-court logo with two seconds remaining. RJ DAVIS FROM WAY DEEP 🔥It's ALL North Carolina as the first half comes to a close 🤯#MarchMadness — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2025 Magoon Gwath hits a jumper for SDSU, but UNC comes right back with Jalen Washington swishing a hook shot from the lane. North Carolina leads 37-16 with another TV timeout and 3:49 remaining in the first half. Excellent pick and roll between Elliot Cadeau and Ven-Allen Lubin results in a monster dunk for North Carolina. "Angry flush for the Tar Heels!" — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2025 The Tar Heels are shooting 65% from the floor. Nothing going right for San Diego St. right now. Jared Coleman-Jones got position in the post, but he stepped out of bounds while trying to create space under the basket. North Carolina leads 29-13 and a TV timeout is taken.
