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 […]
Arizona community experiences the highest March temperature on record in the US

Record Heat in Arizona as March Temperatures Soar The Arizona desert has just hit a significant milestone, recording the hottest March temperature ever noted in the United States on Thursday, amid a persistent heatwave affecting the West Coast. This remarkable temperature was observed near Lake Martinez, a remote area within the Yuma Desert, according to […]
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 […]
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 […]