4 March Madness surprises, featuring Akron and VCU

Cinderella Candidates for the NCAA Tournament In today’s college basketball landscape, the influence of NIL deals and the transfer portal makes it tougher to spot potential Cinderella stories for the NCAA Tournament. Top programs regularly scoop up skilled players from other teams, resulting in a dominance of super teams while many mid-major teams scramble to […]
High Point coach criticizes top teams following March Madness win against Wisconsin

High Point Wildcats Celebrate Historic March Madness Win High Point University has made headlines by achieving its first victory in the NCAA March Madness tournament. The Panthers, seeded 12th, pulled off a remarkable comeback against the fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers, finishing the game with a nail-biting score of 83-82. This win is particularly noteworthy given that […]
Chase Johnston and High Point surprise Wisconsin in the first big upset of March Madness 2026

March Madness Kicks Off with High Point Upset March Madness has begun with an exciting matchup featuring High Point University. The 12th-seeded Panthers triumphed over the 5th-seeded Wisconsin Badgers, pulling off a nail-biting 83-82 victory in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Chase Johnston, a graduate from the moderately-sized […]
Nebraska entered men’s March Madness history, with the Sweet 16 now in sight.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Break Tournament Streak For years, a remarkable statistic loomed over the Nebraska Cornhuskers—one that highlighted their ongoing struggles in NCAA tournaments compared to other power conferences. This narrative shifted dramatically at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Cornhuskers entered the 2026 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament as the lone team in their power […]
The Big Ten’s long wait for a national title looms over men’s March Madness. Could this be the year it is broken?

One of the more compelling narratives to watch in March Madness is the ongoing championship drought for the Big Ten in men’s basketball. It’s been more than 25 years since they last claimed a title, which was back in 2000 when Michigan State triumphed under the renowned coach Tom Izzo. Over the course of the […]
Ways to watch Duke vs. Siena in March Madness at no cost: Schedule, livestream

The NCAA Tournament kicks off with excitement this Thursday. The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils are set to face No. 16 Siena in a first-round match that many are already assuming will lean heavily in Duke’s favor. Still, Siena has its sights set on becoming this year’s underdog story. Duke (32-2), fresh from clinching the ACC […]
Brian Anderson absent for first round of March Madness following difficult broadcast

Brian Anderson Misses NCAA Tournament Coverage Due to Voice Issues Brian Anderson from TNT announced that he won’t be able to cover the first round of the NCAA men’s tournament because he has lost his voice. NBC’s Jason Benetti will take over for him during Thursday’s games. Anderson’s hoarseness was evident during Tuesday’s broadcast alongside […]
McNeese manager Amir ‘aura’ Khan makes a comeback for March Madness 2026

The Boombox Returns to the Spotlight Amir “Ola” Khan, who’s become quite the figure in the NCAA scene, is gearing up for his second tournament with No. 12 seed McNeese State as they clash with No. 5 seed Vanderbilt this Thursday. “Teams don’t want to face us,” Khan mentioned. He noted how Vanderbilt seemed less […]
Miami (Ohio) secures tournament victory against SMU during March Madness

Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Advance in NCAA Tournament The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks men’s basketball team made a strong statement by defeating SMU 89-79 in a First Four game, securing their spot in the NCAA Tournament as the No. 11 seed. It was an exciting night for the RedHawks, who powered through with impressive performances on the […]
The top March Madness 2026 games today: Best contests on Thursday

Here’s a look at the key games to keep an eye on for March Madness 2026 this Thursday: (9) TCU vs. (8) Ohio State University 12:15 p.m., CBS The tournament kicks off, setting the stage for potential College Football Playoff matchups. TCU managed to secure eight wins in nine Big 12 games, which was essential […]