2026 March Madness bracket update: Scores and details from the first day of the NCAA tournament
2026 NCAA Tournament Opening Day The first day of the 2026 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament was quite eventful. The afternoon brought some memorable highlights for teams and their supporters. The University of Nebraska celebrated their first tournament victory in history, while No. 12 High Point stunned No. 5 Wisconsin in a hard-fought battle. Duke, as […]
Mick Cronin motivates the Bruins to reach new heights before their March Madness debut
Mick Cronin’s Challenging Season with UCLA Mick Cronin has had quite a ride recently. It’s clear he faced immense challenges, and there were moments he questioned everything, even thinking about firing himself. With just one game left in the season, the stress was palpable. Over the months, it’s been a real struggle for the UCLA […]
UNC coach Hubert Davis confused by surprising March Madness 2026 defeat
Hubert Davis’ postgame press conference on Thursday mirrored the struggles seen in his team’s second half. The North Carolina coach appeared at a loss for words after his sixth-seeded squad faced an unexpected 82-78 overtime defeat against VCU, having squandered a 19-point advantage. Leading 70-56 with just over seven minutes left, the Tar Heels went […]
Analyzing today’s top March Madness 2026 games: Best matchups on Friday
Here’s a brief look at some of the key March Madness games happening on Friday: 10 Santa Clara vs. 7 Kentucky 12:15 p.m., CBS After struggling through the regular season, will the Wildcats face their third first-round exit in five years? But can they make it to the second weekend of the tournament for just […]
Texas surprises BYU with a surprising victory in the first round of March Madness
BYU’s Season Comes to a Close The Cougars have wrapped up their season after a 79-71 loss to No. 11 seed Texas in the first round of March Madness on Thursday night. Texas played efficiently, with four players scoring in double digits. Matas Vokietaitis stood out, leading the Longhorns with 23 points on 10-of-17 shooting, […]
High Point student announcers go wild during March Madness coverage
High Point University’s NCAA Tournament Success High Point University’s surprising journey in the NCAA Tournament has captivated college basketball enthusiasts, extending beyond just the players on the field. Jimmy Roselli, 20, and Griffin Wright, 22, the student radio commentators, are once again drawing attention after their enthusiastic commentary during Thursday’s thrilling 83-82 win against No. […]
LIU is staying strong despite long odds as a No. 16 seed in March Madness.
SAN DIEGO — Liu Knows the Story The Sharks are aware of their daunting challenge. With a staggering 30.5-point gap indicating their opponent’s advantage, facing the top-seeded and Big 12 champion Arizona is no small feat. But for Rod Strickland’s team, these numbers don’t seem to matter. This marks the first time in eight years […]
Duke comes back to prevent an upset against No. 16 Siena in the first round of March Madness.
Duke Survives Upset Bid from Siena in NCAA Tournament The Duke Blue Devils managed to dodge historical embarrassment in the NCAA Tournament. They faced a tight challenge from the No. 16 Siena Saints but ultimately pulled through with a 71-65 victory in the opening round. Historically, it’s rare for a 16th-seeded team to knock out […]
St. John’s is staying focused as it prepares for its first challenge in March Madness.
SAN DIEGO — Reflections on St. John’s NCAA Tournament Seeding There’s been quite a buzz about St. John’s NCAA Tournament seeding, especially considering that the Big East champions, both regular season and postseason, seem to have been overlooked. Some folks are optimistic about Rick Pitino’s Red Storm as potential underdogs for the Final Four. But […]
Trent Perry’s ascent makes UCLA basketball a threat during March Madness
PHILADELPHIA — Trent Perry couldn’t help but break into a little celebratory dance after landing a step-back 3-pointer over his team manager. On the eve of the NCAA Tournament, during a casual shooting practice, the UCLA guard hit most of his 3-pointers, taking pass after pass from the corner. His expression changed to disbelief when […]