Sunday’s NCAA Tournament schedule is set to complete the second weekend of the tournament, and eight more games will produce winners to round out the group of teams that are advancing to the Sweet 16. Several blue blood programs are scheduled to play today, including No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson, the team that just pulled off the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history. This team has managed to go from a 4-22 season last year to a massive turnaround thanks to their starting backcourt of Demetre Roberts and Grant Singleton, who are both under 5-9. On Friday, the tournament was full of excitement, with No. 1 seed Purdue getting knocked out by No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson. The Cinderella story of the day belonged to No. 15 seed Princeton, which advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in the modern era of the NCAA Tournament by shellacking No. 7 seed Missouri 78-63. The Wildcats of Kansas State also made it to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018. Overall, March Madness hit deafening levels of mayhem the last few days, and all that stands between us and a Sweet 16 now is one full Sunday slate.
March Madness 2023: Live Updates and Scores
The March Madness 2023 tournament has reached the Sweet 16 stage, with some exciting games already played. Here are the latest updates and scores from the games:
Miami vs. Indiana
Miami came out strong in the first half of the game against Indiana, shooting 55% from the floor and building a 28-15 lead. Indiana cut the deficit towards the end of the half, but Miami still maintained the lead. Trayce Jackson-Davis led Indiana with 11 points, while Miller Kopp scored eight. Miami’s Nigel Pack and Isaiah Wong both had ten points apiece in the first half. Jalen Hood-Schifino struggled in the first half, going just 2 of 8 for Indiana.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Florida Atlantic
In the game between Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida Atlantic, FDU struggled to convert their shots at the rim, while FAU shot just 35.1% from the floor in the first half. Despite this, FAU leads by seven midway through the second half. The winner of this game will play Tennessee at Madison Square Garden in the next round.
Creighton vs. Baylor
Creighton delivered a stunning performance against No. 3 seed Baylor, winning the game with a score of 79-70. Ryan Nembhard was the star of the game, scoring a career-high 30 points. Creighton shot 11 of 24 from 3-point range and made 22 of 22 free throws to secure the victory. Baylor tried to make a comeback, but their defensive efforts were not enough to overcome Creighton’s offensive prowess. The Bluejays will play Princeton in the Sweet 16.
Connecticut vs. Iona
UConn is showing why they are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s tournament, having made it to their first Sweet 16 since 2014. They defeated Iona and Saint Mary’s by a combined 39 points to reach this stage. Adama Sanogo was once again dominant, scoring 24 points and grabbing eight rebounds, while Jordan Hawkins came alive in the second half to help UConn seal the victory. They will now face Arkansas in the next round.
Final Thoughts
As the March Madness 2023 tournament progresses, the games are becoming more intense and the competition is getting tougher. Fans and spectators alike can expect to see more exciting games and impressive performances from the teams remaining in the tournament.
March Madness 2023: Live Updates and Scores
The NCAA tournament is heating up, with some exciting games and impressive performances from the teams. Here are the latest updates and scores from the games:
Creighton vs. Baylor
In the game between Creighton and Baylor, Creighton delivered a dominant performance in the first half, shooting 50% from the floor and leading by 10 points at halftime. Ryan Nembhard led the Bluejays with 11 points, while L.J. Cryer scored 12 for Baylor. Keynote George and Adam Flagler struggled in the first half, making only four of their 17 shots from the floor.
Michigan State vs. Marquette
Michigan State, led by coach Tom Izzo, secured their spot in the Sweet 16 with a strong defensive performance against Marquette, holding them to 38.5% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers. Tyson Walker led the Spartans with 23 points, including 17 in the second half, to secure the victory.
UConn vs. Saint Mary’s
UConn faced a tough challenge from Saint Mary’s, who took an early lead in the game. However, UConn finished the half strong, with Adama Sanogo scoring 10 points and Tristan Newton adding nine. Sanogo was once again dominant, scoring six rebounds and on track for another double-double. Alex Ducas led Saint Mary’s with eight points, but they struggled to contain Sanogo.
Final Thoughts
The tournament is living up to its March Madness name, with surprises and upsets around every corner. Fans and spectators can expect more thrilling games and impressive performances from the teams as the tournament progresses. With several top seeds still in the running, the competition is sure to be fierce.
March Madness 2023: Kentucky vs. Kansas State
The Kentucky Wildcats faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats in Round 2 of the NCAA tournament, with K-State emerging victorious to secure their spot in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018.
Game Recap
K-State struggled to keep up with Kentucky in the first half, with the Wildcats falling behind by as much as eight points. However, K-State turned things around in the second half, seizing control of the game as Markquis Nowell led the team with 23 of his 27 points in the half. Nowell was dominant, both as a creator and a scorer, finishing with 7-of-14 shooting and three triples.
Key Players
Oscar Tshiebwe had a double-double for Kentucky, with 15 points and 12 rebounds, but Jacob Toppin and Antonio Reeves struggled, making only one of their 14 shots from the floor in the first half. Meanwhile, Cason Wallace had a standout game for Kentucky, helping to lead the team to their early lead in the second half.
Final Thoughts
Despite Kentucky’s early lead, K-State’s strong second-half performance secured their spot in the Sweet 16. The tournament continues to be full of surprises, with unexpected teams like K-State making their mark. Fans can expect more exciting games and impressive performances from the teams as the tournament progresses.
Xavier holds off Pitt’s rally to advance to the Sweet 16
In the battle between the 11th seed and the third seed, Xavier was able to fend off a late push from Pittsburgh to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16. Xavier had six players reach double figures, with Adam Kunkel leading the charge with 15 points, all from beyond the arc in the first half. Jack Nunge also had a strong outing with 14 points, propelling Xavier to a 14-point lead at halftime. Despite Xavier’s leading scorer Souley Boum being held scoreless, the team kept their foot on the gas, opening up a 20-point lead in the second half.
Pitt was able to mount a comeback, cutting the lead to single digits late in the game, but it wasn’t enough as Xavier held on to win. This marks the first Sweet 16 appearance for Xavier since 2018. The Musketeers shot an impressive 50% from beyond the arc in the game, making 7 of 14 attempts in the first half. Coach Sean Miller deserves credit for leading Xavier to success in his first season back with the program.
Saturday’s March Madness Recap
The first day of Round 2 action during the NCAA Tournament’s first weekend was filled with upsets and surprises. Fairleigh Dickinson made history as the first 16-seed to defeat a 1-seed by knocking out Purdue, and later in the day, Arkansas sent reigning champions Kansas packing with a 72-71 upset victory. Despite leading for most of the game, the Jayhawks could not hold on in the closing moments of the game.
No. 15 seed Princeton also pulled off an impressive upset, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in the modern era of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers defeated No. 7 seed Missouri by a score of 78-63, becoming just the fourth Ivy League program to reach the regional semifinals and the first since 2010.
Sunday’s Action
As the final day of the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament begins, the focus is on the final spots in the Sweet 16. Fans can expect some exciting games as teams fight to keep their tournament dreams alive. It will be interesting to see which teams can step up and deliver when the pressure is on.
Stay tuned to THIS LINK for the latest updates on scores and takeaways from Sunday’s games.
Get ready for another exciting day of March Madness, as Sunday’s NCAA Tournament schedule has matchups that include some of the most iconic programs in college basketball history. Eight games will produce winners to round out the group of teams advancing to the second weekend of the tournament.
Blue blood programs, such as Kansas and Kentucky, will be in action today, along with No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson. Learn more about the Knights’ massive turnaround this season and their success despite being the nation’s smallest team. The team’s starting backcourt of 5-8 Demetre Roberts and 5-9 Grant Singleton has played a significant role in their success.
In case you missed Friday’s action, check out the recap, which includes crooked rims, blown leads, comebacks, and big performances, including UConn’s Adama Sanogo reaching a historic NCAA Tournament milestone with a double-double. Also, Purdue suffered a stunning loss to No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson.
The madness of this year’s tournament reached new heights as two No. 1 seeds were sent home, a No. 15 seed advanced to the Sweet 16, and No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson made history. After Sunday’s games, we will have half of the Sweet 16 bracket set. So get ready for another wild day of college basketball, as we wait to see which teams will advance to the second weekend of the big dance.
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