Sunday’s college basketball schedule is packed with must-watch games, including some of the most iconic programs in the sport’s history, and the team that just pulled off the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history. 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. Saturday saw several blue blood programs in action, and No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson made history as the second such team to ever defeat a No. 1 seed. The Knights’ starting backcourt of 5-8 Demetre Roberts and 5-9 Grant Singleton is why the country’s tiniest team is in the midst of a massive turnaround. In other basketball news, Michigan State takes on Marquette, Kansas State battles Kentucky, and the article provides insight into the action.
March Madness 2023 Live Updates: College Basketball Scores, NCAA Tournament
The NCAA tournament continues to provide thrilling matchups as teams battle for a chance at the championship title. Here are some of the latest updates on the games played on March 19, 2023:
Creighton Advances to Sweet 16
Creighton secured their spot in the Sweet 16 by defeating the No. 3 seed Baylor in a high-scoring game. Ryan Nembhard led the Bluejays with an impressive career-high of 30 points. Creighton’s 11 of 24 three-point shots and a perfect 22 of 22 free throw shots contributed to their victory over Baylor. Despite their 18-point deficit, Baylor attempted a comeback but failed to get enough stops. Creighton will now face Princeton in the next round.
Florida Atlantic Takes the Lead
Florida Atlantic leads by seven against Fairleigh Dickinson, despite shooting only 35.1% in the first half. The No. 16 seed Knights missed several good looks in the paint in the first half, while the teams combined for 6 of 33 three-point shots. The winner of the game will play Tennessee at Madison Square Garden next week.
Indiana Vs. Miami
In the Indiana vs. Miami matchup, the Hoosiers are expected to rely on Trayce Jackson-Davis’s size advantage inside the paint. Miami, on the other hand, prefers a running game. Miami narrowly avoided an upset against Drake in the first round but struggled until the end of the game. Meanwhile, Indiana beat a solid Kent State team with ease in the first round. David Cobb’s pick is Indiana -1.5.
UConn Secures Spot in Sweet 16
UConn proved themselves to be a serious contender in the tournament with a convincing win against Iona and Saint Mary’s by a combined 39 points. Adama Sanogo scored 24 points and eight rebounds in the game against Saint Mary’s, while Jordan Hawkins’ shot came to life in the second half. UConn will now face Arkansas in the Sweet 16.
Baylor Struggles in Defense
Baylor has struggled with their defense throughout the tournament, and it showed in their game against Creighton. The Bluejays exposed Baylor’s weaknesses in the first half, shooting 50%, including 7 of 16 from three-point range. Despite committing nine turnovers, Creighton managed to lead by 10 at halftime, with Nembhard contributing 11 points. L.J. Cryer led Baylor with 12 points, but Keynote George and Adam Flagler struggled with their shots.
March Madness 2023: Michigan State, UConn, Kansas State, and More!
The NCAA Tournament is heating up, and the second round of games did not disappoint. Here are some of the latest updates on the games played on March 20, 2023:
Michigan State Advances to Sweet 16
Tom Izzo has done it again! Michigan State withstood Marquette’s best basketball to secure their spot in the Sweet 16 with a 56-54 victory. Tyson Walker led the Spartans with 23 points, including 17 in the second half. Michigan State’s defense was exceptional, holding Marquette to 38.5% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers. Tom Izzo has led a No. 7 seed to the Final Four in 2015 and is now poised for another unexpected March run.
UConn Overcomes Early Struggles
Saint Mary’s jumped out to a 17-9 lead against UConn but could not maintain it as the Huskies finished the first half strong, led by Adama Sanogo’s 10 points and Tristan Newton’s nine. Sanogo continued his impressive performance from the first round, contributing six rebounds and on his way to another double-double. Although Saint Mary’s is an excellent defensive team, UConn’s versatile offense should be able to create separation as the game progresses. David Cobb’s pick is UConn -3.5.
Kansas State Knocks Off Kentucky
Kansas State rallied from behind to defeat Kentucky with a final score of 72-63. Markquis Nowell led the Wildcats with 27 points, 23 of which were scored in the second half. He dominated the game as a creator and scorer, making seven of 14 shots and three triples. Kansas State’s victory marks their first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2018.
Marquee Matchup on CBS
Michigan State and Marquette faced off in a thrilling game, with both teams trading big plays. The Spartans led by as many as 13 points in the first half, but Marquette rallied to keep the game within reach, closing the gap to two points. The under-four timeout saw Michigan State leading 56-54, leaving fans wondering if Tom Izzo could lead another unexpected March run.
The NCAA Tournament continues to provide exciting matchups, with unexpected victories and upsets. Stay tuned for more March Madness action.
March Madness 2023: Michigan State, Kentucky, Xavier, and More!
The NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and the second round of games did not disappoint. Here are some of the latest updates on the games played on March 20, 2023:
Michigan State Pulls Off Upset
Kyle Boone’s strategy of picking against Marquette did not pay off this time, as Michigan State pulled off a 56-54 upset. Despite Marquette’s impressive offense, Michigan State’s much-improved defense made this a near-draw. Tyson Walker led the Spartans with 23 points, including 17 in the second half. This victory marks Michigan State’s spot in the Sweet 16, with Tom Izzo once again leading his team to an unexpected March run.
Kentucky Edges Out Kansas State
The Wildcats of Kentucky narrowly defeated the Wildcats of Kansas State with a final score of 72-63. Kansas State rallied from behind but could not overcome Kentucky’s lead in the second half. Markquis Nowell led Kansas State with 27 points, 23 of which were scored in the second half, while Oscar Tshiebwe contributed a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds for Kentucky. The Wildcats of Kentucky advance to the Sweet 16.
Xavier Advances to Sweet 16
No. 3 seed Xavier held on to their lead to defeat No. 11 seed Pitt with a final score of 86-75. Six players reached double figures for Xavier, including Adam Kunkel, who made all five of his 3-pointers in the first half to set the pace. Xavier will face No. 2 seed Texas in the Sweet 16, with coach Sean Miller leading an impressive first season back with the program.
The NCAA Tournament continues to provide exciting matchups, with upsets and unexpected victories. Stay tuned for more March Madness action.
NCAA Tournament Round 2: Kunkel leads Xavier to Sweet 16
Xavier guard Adam Kunkel put on a clinic in the first half, scoring 15 points by sinking all five of his 3-point attempts. Jack Nunge also contributed with 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting. Meanwhile, Xavier’s leading scorer Souley Boum struggled and failed to score any points in the first half, but the Musketeers still led the Pittsburgh Panthers by 14 at halftime.
Xavier dominates first half
Despite Pitt’s offensive efforts, Xavier dictated the pace of the game, much to Pitt’s detriment. Pitt needed to slow down the game to have a chance of winning, but they failed to do so. With Xavier’s offence performing so well, Pitt had no answers to stop them.
Saturday’s round-up
On Saturday, the NCAA Tournament’s first weekend continued with the Round 2 games. It was a wild day of upsets, including No. 1 seed Kansas falling to No. 8 seed Arkansas. In contrast, No. 15 seed Princeton made history by reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in the modern era of the NCAA Tournament by routing No. 7 seed Missouri 78-63.
Sunday’s games
As we approach the end of the first weekend of the tournament, Sunday’s schedule has some must-watch games. The games include iconic programs such as Kansas State and Connecticut, as well as the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, who pulled off the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history by beating No. 1 seed Purdue in the first round.
Conclusion
Xavier’s impressive performance led to a dominant win over Pitt and secured them a spot in the Sweet 16. As the tournament continues, fans will be eagerly anticipating the remaining games, hoping for more exciting upsets and impressive performances.
Sunday’s slate of games includes some of the most iconic programs in college basketball history, as well as the team that just pulled off arguably the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history. Among them is No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson, whose starting backcourt of 5-8 Demetre Roberts and 5-9 Grant Singleton has helped lead the Knights to a massive turnaround from their 4-22 record last season. Friday’s matchups had a little bit of everything, including blown leads, big comebacks, and tears of both joy and defeat. The tournament has already seen two No. 1 seeds get sent home and a No. 15 seed advance to the Sweet 16. But what really shocked the basketball world was No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson’s historic upset of No. 1 seed Purdue. With all this madness, Sunday’s games promise to be just as exciting.
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