The 6-seeded Cougars found themselves on the wrong side of an NCAA Tournament upset Thursday in Portland, falling 79-71 to the 11-seeded Texas Longhorns in the round of 64.

North Carolina's long and proud history of March success hasn't happened without a few painful losses.

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Mar. 19—MINNEAPOLIS — It's no secret what could be the Gonzaga women's basketball team's undoing at the NCAA Tournament. It cost the Zags in seven of their nine losses this season.

Michigan basketball overcame a slow start to defeat Howard 101-80 in the NCAA Tournament, led by Morez Johnson Jr.'s perfect game.

It wasn’t a perfect performance, but Michigan moved on in the NCAA Tournament thanks to a second-half surge from its front court. Here are some takeaways from the win:

Michigan basketball's NCAA Tournament began with an early scare via 16-seed Howard in Buffalo, but Aday Mara helped Wolverines pull away in 2nd half.

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TCU faces Ohio State in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday as March Madness officially gets underway.

Pregame video from St. Louis before Purdue takes the court.

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Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory.

Follow along with live coverage as Texas A&M takes on Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night.

Coach Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils have a lot to figure out before they get crowned winners of March Madness.

It’s time for the Tar Heels to see what they can do in the NCAA Tournament.

Here is more on High Point's Chase Johnston and how he can become this year's Jack Gohlke in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Tyler Tanner had 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Vanderbilt rallied to beat McNeese 78-68 in an NCAA Tournament game on Thursday. The Commodores (27-8), the No.

North Carolina freshman big man Caleb Wilson had one of the best first seasons in program history. But health ultimately limited his availability.

Keep tracking of the college basketball conferences winning March Madness so far as the 2026 NCAA Tournament gets under way.

North Carolina faces a challenging NCAA Tournament. Here's why the Tar Heels will or won't survive the first weekend.

Last winter, in the middle of Fiso’s freshman season at Oregon, her dad and her grandfather died within two weeks of each other.

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Vanderbilt is back in the NCAA Tournament.

Jay Bilas makes a prediction on how long Clemson's NCAA Tournament stay will be, including the Tigers' first-round matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Foster fractured his foot in the Blue Devils regular season finale.

For many Texas A&M basketball players, this is their first NCAA Tournament. But for those who've been there before? They're confident and ready to go.

With his black-rimmed goggles and lumbering 6-foot-10 frame, Saint Louis Billikens center Robbie Avila has developed quite a following in the world of college basketball.

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Four Big Ten teams are in action in the early slate.

March Madness rolls on as USF takes on Louisville in an NCAA Tournament matchup, with both teams looking to build momentum and advance in the bracket.

The NCAA Tournament begins today, but Kentucky basketball doesn't play until Friday. Here are the games Wildcats fans should be watching.

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Utah State is the MW’s lone team going marching!

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Alabama enters March Madness with a roster and coaching staff with NCAA Tournament experience. Here are those who have reached the big dance before.

The first round of the college basketball tournament tips-off on Friday, March 20.

The Iowa women are poised for another deep NCAA Tournament run while the Hawkeye men are likely headed for an early exit.

Florida sheriff's office goes viral with hilarious posts targeting spring break students, creating NCAA tournament-style arrest leaderboard.

A commentary piece expresses skepticism and a sense of lost tradition regarding the use of AI robots to fill out NCAA Tournament brackets.

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The Buckeyes could be a sleeper in this year’s Tournament.

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Ahead of the NCAA Tournament, Cameron and Cayden Boozer, sons of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, spoke about growing up around the NBA.

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Let the fun begin!

John Calipari's recent NCAA Tournament history is filled with early exits. With Arkansas facing No. 13-seed Hawaii, will history repeat itself?

The Badgers are kicking off the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

Earlier this week, we asked fans to vote on how many games Michigan will win in the NCAA Tournament. And now the results are in.

Texas A&M forward Zach Clemence, a Kansas transfer, brings crucial March Madness experience to the Aggies' hopes for an NCAA Tournament run.

The Roll Tide Wire staff make their predictions for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, which includes the Final Four, national champion, and more.

Williams: The Miami RedHawks did exactly what they needed to do on a magical night in Dayton. Prove they belong in the NCAA Tournament.

Former Miami University basketball great Wally Szczerbiak sent Bruce Pearl a message after the RedHawks' NCAA Tournament First Four win.

Arkansas basketball could be down to two big men against Hawaii. Center Nick Pringle is questionable for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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The potential No. 1 overall pick put on a show in Portland.

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Michigan put a whooping on Howard in the second half and are marching on in the NCAA Tournament. Here are social media reactions from the win.

Pat Kelsey's Louisville Cardinals defeated the USF Bulls in an NCAA Tournament first-round game. It's on to March Madness Round 2 for UofL basketball.

March Madness tips off Thursday, and a classic 5 vs. 12 matchup takes center stage as High Point faces Wisconsin in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Owls are looking for their first NCAA Tournament win since taking home a Division II national title in 2004.

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Siena head coach Gerry McNamara discusses the Saints' close loss to Duke in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Here are the odds at BetMGM for every second-round game.

Michigan State basketball is moving on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament! So when and who do they play next?

Clemson is no longer at the tippy top of the preseason rankings for the ACC.

As the 2025-26 season ends in March Madness and 2026 roster reconstruction begins, some Wisconsin players commented on their future plans.

Penn's veteran head coach returned to the NCAA tournament with the Quakers.

Currie-Jelks, who gave birth to her daughter in May of 2024, has a unique perspective as her team chases its first ever NCAA Tournament victory.

SAN DIEGO—Much has been made about the unique nature of Arizona’s starting lineup, one that includes three freshmen.

Basketball announcer Wally Szczerbiak relives his iconic March run, weighs in on NIL, and reveals which stars and Cinderellas could own this year’s NCAA Tournament.

Alabama will face Rhode Island in the NCAA Tournament first round. Here is everything you need to know about the Rams.

High Point stunned Wisconsin with a late layup in what was the first major upset of the NCAA tournament.

Last season's NCAA Tournament viral sensation Amir 'Aura' Khan is back at McNeese and back in March Madness. Get the boombox ready!

There is nothing normal about this trip to the NCAA Tournament from the Purdue Boilermakers. In some ways, it is the norm though.

SEATTLE—Arizona beat five ranked teams in its first nine games this season, the first team in the Associated Press poll era to do so.

When the women's basketball team faces No. 3 Louisville on Saturday in the Round of 64, it'll mark the third time in four years that the Catamounts have made it to the Big Dance.

Texas and BYU play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday. Here is how to watch the Longhorns and Cougars.

Here's everything to know about Vanderbilt basketball senior Duke Miles, a point guard who has helped lead the team to the Men's NCAA Tournament.

After scoring his first NBA points on Wednesday, Payton Sandfort took a redeye to see his brother put up a strong NCAA tournament showing in Oklahoma City.

Here's what you need to know about the UNC women's basketball team's NCAA Tournament opener on Friday evening.

SMU coach Andy Enfield believes star forward B.J. Edwards' right ankle would have been ready by Friday if the Mustangs had found a way to advance out of the First Four at the NCAA Tournament.

The Cardinals open NCAA Tournament play without one of their key pieces.

The NCAA tournament has started! Here's how to track how you're doing in your pools.

The NCAA Tournment is here. The NCAA Tournament tips off today, and everybody and their dog(s) has submitted a bracket or 10. Please don’t do that.

Who is South Florida men's basketball coach Bryan Hodgson? What to know of the Bulls first-year coach ahead of March Madness.

Spartans begin play in the NCAA Tournament against the Bison

PORTLAND, Ore. — It will be a clash of polar opposites today in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region in the Moda Center. Arkansas is champion of the nation’s best college basketball conference.

Here are five players in the NCAA Tournament who make sense for the Philadelphia 76ers in the June draft.

The Tigers’ guards adapted enough to reach the NCAA Tournament, but a run will hinge on greater consistency.

Rick Insell will retire from MTSU women's basketball this season after more than 500 wins and 12 trips to the NCAA Tournament.

We took all the brackets from our six NCAA Tournament prognosticators and analyzed trends among our team of experts with artificial intelligence.

TJ Power helped Penn get to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Will he play vs. Illinois?

Let the NCAA Tournament madness begin!

March Madness always delivers a moment -- this one just happened to be wearing Speedos.

Willard sent a message to his team ahead of the tournament, but also for the offseason?

The South Region is loaded in the NCAA Tournament. We look at the top 10 players to watch.

The Women's NCAA Tournament tips off with the First Four. Here are the teams, matchups, dates and locations for the action:

What are the chances of Alabama losing to Hofstra in a first-round NCAA Tournament upset? ESPN offers some odds on Friday's game.

When we sit back to watch the Big Sky Conference absorb another lopsided loss at the NCAA Tournament — Idaho's men play Houston at 8:10 p.m.

North Carolina basketball faces a dangerous VCU team in the NCAA Tournament. Here are three keys to a Tar Heels victory.

James Hawkins, Connor Earegood, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski predict the outcome of Michigan's NCAA Tournament first-round game against Howard.

The First Round/Round of 64 for the Men's NCAA Tournament tips off on Thursday, March 19.

Wisconsin basketball is just hours away from taking the court against the High Point Panthers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

As was the case in the Big Ten tournament, the league's title contenders should advance in the NCAA tourney, and the pretenders will be exposed

Everything you need to know to listen to the live broadcast of Duke vs. Siena in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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Where is Siena located? Here's what to know of the small private school facing Duke in the first round of the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament:

Here's why the NBC baseball broadcaster will be commentating on the NCAA Tournament.

LIU and coach Rod Strickland were the worst team in the country four years ago but are now set to take on No. 1 Arizona in the NCAA Tournament.

TNT will broadcast March Madness games all throughout the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Here's how to watch every matchup on TNT.

Holy Cross women's basketball seniors have shown they are comfortable on the big stage and prepared for the NCAA Tournament against No. 2 Michigan.

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AUSTIN, Tex–The Missouri State Lady Bears stepped onto the Big Dance floor. It’s the NCAA tournament. And its a place the Lady Bears have been 18 times in their history.

Hey, Bruce Pearl, anything to say now? Miami (Ohio) just proved it belonged in the Men's NCAA Tournament.

Coach Molly Miller did not travel with Arizona State to its Women's NCAA Tournament First Four game in Iowa because of an illness.

Have the standards at North Carolina been lowered to such an extent that Hubert Davis can come back for a sixth season without repercussions?

Dybantsa scored 35 points in the loss.

Terrence Hill Jr. led No. 11 VCU to an upset victory over No. 6 seed North Carolina in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament on March 19.

Mar. 19—MINNEAPOLIS — In 32 of 33 games this season, the Gonzaga women's basketball team has had the same starting lineup.

Mar. 19—Texas upsets BYU to reach second round From the First Four to the Round of 32, the Texas Longhorns have quickly built momentum at the NCAA Tournament. Sean Miller's squad upset No.

Who does Michigan basketball play next in NCAA Tournament's March Madness?

Another UNC season ends with a whimper.

The Wolverines found themselves in tighter-than-expected battle over the first 25 minutes in their No. 1 seed versus No. 16 seed matchup.

Jaylia Reed scored 16 points, DeMya Porter had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Southern closed the game on a 14-2 run to beat fellow No. 16 seed Samford 65-53 on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament.

High Point coach Flynn Clayman used his NCAA Tournament upset victory over Wisconsin to blast the scheduling habits of power conference schools.

Here's a look at Kent Pavelka's reaction after Nebraska wins its first-ever NCAA Tournament game.

This year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has seen two Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) go further than they ever have in the event’s history.

The Bulls' first-year coach’s eyes began to well when senior forward Izaiyah Nelson referred to Hodgson as a father figure.

Our March Madness predictions, picks, and odds, for the Kennesaw State Owls vs Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 19.

John Calipari has had some NCAA Tournament slip-ups before. But he's got Darius Acuff Jr. this year and Arkansas is on a heater.

The College of Charleston Cougars are in the Women's NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. Twins Taylor and Taryn Barbot lead them against Duke.

Michigan State plays North Dakota State in the first round of the men's March Madness tournament, here's how to watch.

The Lady Vols freshmen started their college careers with a loss to NC State. They're excited to get another shot in the Women's NCAA Tournament.

PHILADELPHIA —On the eve of UCF basketball’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years, discussions surrounding a possible contract extension for coach Johnny Dawkins have already begun.

Here is more on why Siena only used five players for the majority of the game and how it contributed to the loss to Duke.

On the 20th anniversary of the historic dunk, a new generation of women's college basketball players reflect on the dunk’s significance.

Flynn Clayman criticized power conference teams after High Point’s upset of Wisconsin, saying mid-majors were overlooked before the Panthers’ first NCAA tournament win.

Brothers Brendan Hausen and High Point's Braden Hausen are both in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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Social media was excited by Nebraska basketball's first-ever win in the NCAA Tournament and we're sharing the best reactions.

Our college basketball picks, predictions, and odds for Hawai'i vs. Arkansas in NCAA Tournament March Madness action on Thursday, March 19.

Alabama will begin a maddening March in the NCAA Tournament without guard Aden Holloway, who remains suspended following his arrest on felony drug charges.

Arizona State women's basketball will play in the First Four in the NCAA Tournament with a chance to become the No. 10 seed in the Iowa City Regional.

The Madness begins now! TCU Men’s Basketball opens the NCAA Tournament vs. Ohio State

Kentucky coach Mark Pope spent the eve of the Wildcats' first-round NCAA Tournament game against Santa Clara on Thursday dancing around whether Michigan All-American Yaxel Lendeborg had turned down a…

The Saints are back in the men's NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010. Here's where they hail from.

The former BYU quarterback has full faith in BYU basketball coach — and his “long-lost cousin” — Kevin Young.

In a Thursday interview, Santa Clara guard Jake Ensminger named a past Kentucky Wildcats nemesis as a favorite NCAA Tournament player.

Hopefully your Men's NCAA Tournament bracket isn't already busted after Thursday's first round. Because Friday is just as fun.

Alabama will face the Hofstra Pride in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon. Here are bold predictions for the game.

The dynamic freshman is battling a back injury for the resurgent Cardinals.

Day one of March Madness kicks off now! Here’s how to watch every game on day one.

ESPN surveyed a cohort of 25 college coaches and scouts about Florida's NCAA Tournament chances, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.

The NCAA tournament brackets are filled with team names that many basketball fans don't know. Let's fix the March Madness.

The Raiders are a different style of Cinderella candidate.

North Carolina will be without their star forward on Thursday.

Wisconsin's Nick Boyd has played in the NCAA Tournament for three schools.

Nebraska basketball and Troy meet in first round of 2026 NCAA Tournament. Follow for live score updates as Huskers seek first March Madness win.

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Fresh off a Big West Conference championship, Hawaii is making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016, facing No. 4 seed Arkansas Thursday afternoon at Moda Center in Portland.

South Florida Bulls head coach Bryan Hodgson feels right at home for Thursday’s NCAA Tournament opener. That’s because he is home. Hodgson and the No. 11-seeded Bulls are set to face No.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his favorite future bets in the NCAA Tournament, including the Sweet 16 and Elite 8.

Florida is a massive 35.5-point favorite against 16-seed Prairie View A&M.

What channel is UNC's NCAA Tournament opener vs. VCU on? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, odds and live streaming info.

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The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is out and March Madness is underway. Here's who AI predicts to win each game, including several upset picks.

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From Becky Hammon and Katie Cronin to hosting games and a return after a long break, here's a look at CSU's Women's NCAA Tournament history.

Amir 'Aura' Khan, McNeese basketball's student manager, became a March Madness viral star last year. He and McNeese return to the NCAA Tournament this year.

The Terps look to advance beyond the first round for the second straight year.

Not just the 16 first round games on the men’s side, but the second pair of First Four games on the women’s side as well!

Here's a look at how Illinois freshman star Keaton Wagler went from an underrated recruit to leading the Fighting Illini to the Men's NCAA Tournament:

Kentucky got a tough draw, playing the best 10-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Here is why Santa Clara is a tough matchup.

As NCAA Tournament 2026 begins, here's a look at Pat Kelsey's contract, performance incentives for Louisville basketball in March Madness.

McNamara and Scheyer both won national championships as players, and now the two face off in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Borderland has a proud tradition of having basketball talent that goes on to make an impact at the college level.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood had a little fun in the lead-up to the NCAA Tournament, as he is set to reunite with his ex-Big Ten rival, Fran McCaffery, in the opening round Thursday…