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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 March Madness bracket upsets: Tracking the toughest losses of the NCAA tournament as Colorado State tops Memphis, McNeese beats Clemson
Big upsets are arguably one of the most exciting parts of March Madness, despite the pain it might bring your already-busted bracket. And we technically got one to kick things off on Thursday, as No. 9 Creighton dominated No. 8 Louisville. Thirteen-seed High Point put up a fight against No. 4 Purdue, but the Boilermakers were able to pull out a 75-63 win. Catch up on all the upsets of the men's 2025 NCAA tournament below: No. 12 Colorado State 78, No. 5 Memphis 70: Is Colorado State's 78-70 win over Memphis officially an upset? It depends. The No. 12 Rams overcame a five-point halftime deficit to take down the No. 5 Tigers on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. But if you looked at the betting line before the game, the outcome was hardly a surprise. Colorado State closed as a 1.5-point favorite after opening as a 2.5-point favorite. CSU was favored because Memphis entered the game without point guard and third-leading scorer Tyrese Hunter because of a foot injury. His backup, Dante Harris, also missed the game. Colorado State trailed 36-31 at halftime but a barrage of 3-pointers in the second half helped them pull away. The Rams pulled within one less than five minutes into the second half and took the lead with 13:48 to go. They never trailed from there. No. 9 Baylor 75, No. 8 Mississippi State 72: The Bears fought off a late rally from the Bulldogs to advance to the second round. Baylor led by eight points with 5:10 remaining only to watch Mississippi State make the game tense in the closing minutes. The Bulldogs had a chance to tie the game with less than 10 seconds left but Claudell Harris Jr. missed a 3-pointer. Baylor overcame a game-high 26 points from Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard. Robert Wright III led the Bears with 19 points. No. 11 Drake 67, No. 6 Missouri 57: Drake delivered the West region its second upset of the evening by taking down Missouri for its first NCAA tournament victory since 1971. Bennett Stirtz, the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, led the Bulldogs with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Drake owned the country's top scoring defense and successfully slowed the pace against the Tigers, who entered the tournament averaging 84 points a game. Like McNeese coach Will Wade, who is leaving to take the North Carolina State job after the season, Drake's Ben McCollum also could be coaching his final games with the Bulldogs. He's a candidate for a number of openings. No. 10 Arkansas 79, No. 7 Kansas 72: Once ranked No. 1 in the country early in the season, Kansas continued its slide by getting bounced in the first round of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006. The Razorbacks were the second double-digit seed of the day to advance to the second round. It was also the first time John Calipari — in his first season at Arkansas — coached a double-digit seed in the tournament. With St. John's taking care of Omaha, Calipari and the Razorbacks will face Rick Pitino in a second-round meeting of two of the sport's greatest coaches. The Jayhawks led late in a game that was close throughout but were ultimately doomed by turnovers. A 7-0 run by Arkansas put the game away. Jonas Aidoo led Arkansas with 22 points. Kansas senior KJ Adams Jr. left the game in the final minutes with what is feared to be an Achilles tendon injury, Jayhawks coach Bill Self said. No. 12 McNeese 69, No. 5 Clemson 67: We have our first Cinderella candidate of the NCAA tournament. McNeese State dominated Clemson for a 69-67 win in the first round of tournament play on Thursday. With the win, McNeese State becomes the first double-digit seed to advance to the second round. Clemson attempted to mount a late second-half rally, but its first-half deficit proved too much to overcome. McNeese State reeled off an early 19-2 run to take a 23-8 lead that remained at double digits until late in the second half. By halftime, McNeese State held a 31-13 advantage as the Tigers narrowly missed setting a tournament record for first-half futility. Things didn't get much better after the break for Clemson, which failed to put significant pressure on the Cowboys. The win also means we'll see more of student manager Amir Khan, who's become a fan favorite for walking the team out of the locker room with a boom box and singing along to rap songs. No. 9 Creighton 89, No. 8 Louisville 75: No. 9 Creighton ran away from No. 8 Louisville in the first half on the way to win their first-round game in the South region. The Blue Jays led 49-34 at the break and had a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half. Louisville got the lead cut to 12 with less than five minutes to go, but any hope of a last-ditch comeback were extinguished when Cardinals coach Pat Kelsey got a technical foul with 4:41 to go. And the upsets of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament: No. 10 Oregon 77, No. 7 Vanderbilt 73 (OT): The Commodores forced overtime with a late second-half push, after the Ducks led by as many as 19 points earlier in the half. Oregon held a slim two-point lead in the final 30 seconds of regulation. But after a few missed free throws, Vanderbilt guard Leilani Kapinus — who was playing off the Commodores' bench — hit a perfectly-timed game-tying layup. Things remained tight in the extra period, but the tide turned in the final minute, when star Commodores freshman Mikayla Blakes and Kapinus fouled out. Khamil Pierre, who was the team's second-leading scorer with 17 points, fouled out near the end of the fourth quarter, leaving three key Vanderbilt players on the bench. With the score at 75-73, Oregon guard Peyton Scott had a chance for four free throws after being fouled twice in a row; while Scott missed the first two throws, she nailed the next two to make it a two-score game with five seconds left. Although the Commodores had one more possession left, they fell just short of the win. No. 9 Indiana 76, No. 8 Utah 68: The Hoosiers and Utes played an incredibly tight first half, matching each other score-for-score through the first two quarters. But Indiana was able to start to pull away during the third quarter, and while Utah kept it close, the Hoosiers pulled off the win. It was a team effort for Indiana, who shot 58 percent from the field, with guard Yarden Garzon leading the team with 17 points. Utah's Gianna Kneepkens led all scorers with 14.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
March Madness 2025: No. 12 Colorado State takes down No. 5 Memphis with big second half
Is Colorado State's 78-70 win over Memphis officially an upset? It depends. The No. 12 Rams overcame a five-point halftime deficit to take down the No. 5 Tigers on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. But if you looked at the betting line before the game, the outcome was hardly a surprise. Colorado State closed as a 1.5-point favorite after opening as a 2.5-point favorite. CSU was favored because Memphis entered the game without point guard and third-leading scorer Tyrese Hunter because of a foot injury. His backup, Dante Harris, also missed the game. Colorado State trailed 36-31 at halftime but a barrage of 3-pointers in the second half helped them pull away. The Rams pulled within one less than five minutes into the second half and took the lead with 13:48 to go. They never trailed from there. Kyan Evans hit three 3-pointers in the second half and Jalen Lake put the game away with a three of his own with 3:02 to go. Lake's shot gave Colorado State a 10-point lead that soon moved to 12 on two free throws by Nique Clifford. The Rams went from a team without much shot of making the NCAA tournament to on the bubble and a guaranteed entry over the final month of the season. CSU was 15-9 overall and 9-4 in the Mountain West after losing 93-85 to Utah State on Feb. 11. Since then, Colorado State has won 11 straight games including all three of its matchups in the MWC tournament by double digits. The Rams took down Boise State 69-56 on March 15 to get the conference's automatic berth and kick Boise State off the bubble.
Associated Press
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Memphis and Colorado State meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Colorado State Rams (25-9, 19-4 MWC) vs. Memphis Tigers (29-5, 19-2 AAC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -1.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 Memphis plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Colorado State. The Tigers' record in AAC games is 19-2, and their record is 10-3 against non-conference opponents. Memphis scores 80.1 points and has outscored opponents by 6.9 points per game. The Rams are 19-4 against MWC opponents. Colorado State has a 2-1 record in one-possession games. Memphis scores 80.1 points, 13.0 more per game than the 67.1 Colorado State gives up. Colorado State has shot at a 48.0% clip from the field this season, 6.1 percentage points above the 41.9% shooting opponents of Memphis have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrese Hunter averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Tigers, scoring 13.7 points while shooting 40.1% from beyond the arc. PJ Haggerty is shooting 42.8% and averaging 22.2 points over the last 10 games. Nique Clifford is shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Rams, while averaging 19 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists. Kyan Evans is averaging 13 points and 3.4 assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 9-1, averaging 81.9 points, 40.2 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.4 points per game. Rams: 10-0, averaging 78.3 points, 29.0 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 5.8 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 52.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.4 points. ___
USA Today
20-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tyrese Hunter injury update for Memphis vs Colorado State men's March Madness game
Tyrese Hunter injury update for Memphis vs Colorado State men's March Madness game Tyrese Hunter's status for Memphis basketball in the 2025 NCAA Tournament has been uncertain after he suffered an injury during the American Athletic Conference tournament. Show Caption Hide Caption Duke, UConn highlight round one, day two of the NCAA Tournament USA TODAY Sports' Jordan Mendoza highlights Friday's top two round one NCAA Tournament games. Sports Seriously If Memphis is about to start a run through the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament bracket, it will have to do so without guard Tyrese Hunter. For at least one game, and likely more. Hunter confirmed he won't be in the lineup when the fifth-seeded Tigers face No. 12 seed Colorado State in a West Region first-round matchup as March Madness action continues on Friday. 'I can honestly say I'm not playing tomorrow," Hunter said Thursday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, according to The Commercial Appeal, part of the USA TODAY Network. Hunter suffered a left foot injury in the second half of the Tigers' American Athletic Conference tournament semifinal win over Tulane last week. He did not play against Alabama-Birmingham in the championship game, and reserve Baraka Okojie started in his place. IT'S BRACKET MADNESS: Enter USA TODAY's Bracket Challenge contest for a chance at $1 million prize Tyrese Hunter injury update Memphis coach Penny Hardaway offered few specifics about Hunter's availability ahead of the NCAA Tournament, but had not previously ruled him out of Friday's game. The Tigers have also been playing without backup point guard Dante Harris, who's dealing with an ankle injury and could still return to play against Colorado State. Hardaway described Hunter as "in a little more difficult situation than Dante" when speaking to reporters in Memphis earlier this week. On Thursday, Hardaway said Harris had started to run but did not know yet if he would be available for the first-round matchup. Hunter transferred to Memphis before this season after spending two years at Texas. He also earned Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors while playing at Iowa State during the 2021-22 season. Hunter is averaging 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 40.1% from 3-point range for the Tigers. Despite being the higher-seeded team, No. 5 seed Memphis is an underdog against No. 12 Colorado State heading into Friday's matchup. The Tigers won the AAC regular-season and tournament championships for the first time under Hardaway this season.
NBC Sports
20-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
Colorado State vs Memphis Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness
The Memphis Tigers (29-5) are set to face the Colorado State Rams (25-9) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Under the guidance of coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis enters the tournament as a No. 5 seed. The Tigers have secured notable victories this season, including wins over Michigan State, Clemson, and UConn. However, they face challenges with injuries to point guards Tyrese Hunter and Dante Harris, which will certainly impact the performance of the backcourt. PJ Haggerty is Memphis' leading scorer averaging 21.8 points per game. The Rams, the No. 12 seed, are led by coach Niko Medved. Colorado State is on a remarkable 10-game winning streak. They are spearheaded by NBA prospect Nique Clifford, who leads the team in scoring (19.0 per game) and rebounding (9.7 per game) for the season. Colorado State's current form combined with Memphis' depleted backcourt is why the line favors the No. 12 Rams. The winner of this game earns the right to play the winner of the Maryland vs. Grand Canyon game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Colorado State vs. Memphis Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 2:00PM EST Site: KeyArena City: Seattle, WA Network/Streaming: TBS Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Colorado State vs. Memphis The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Colorado State Rams (-130), Memphis Tigers (+105) Spread: Rams -1.5 Total: 147.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Colorado State vs. Memphis Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's Rams & Tigers game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on Memphis on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on Memphis +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 147.5. Colorado State vs. Memphis: Top betting trends and recent stats These schools last met in 2021 with Memphis waxing Colorado State, 90-67 Colorado State has won 10 straight on the Moneyline and against the spread (18-13 ATS for the season) Memphis has won 8 in a row but is just 4-4 against the spread in those 8 games (15-16 ATS for the season) If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
