Kentucky Wildcats are playing as well as they have all season after dumping Providence in a sweat-free Round 1 win. The Musketeers held on to advance to the Sweet 16, with six players reaching double figures. Xavier leading scorer Souley Boum has zero (!!) points through 20 minutes of play. The biggest upset of the NCAA Tournament happened with No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson making history as the second such team to ever defeat a No. 1 seed. Sunday’s college basketball schedule has some can’t-miss games, with matchups that include some of the most iconic programs in the sport’s history. Clemson Tigers will take on Loyola Chicago Ramblers and No. 2 seed Texas will play Xavier Musketeers. March Madness hit deafening levels of mayhem as the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket broke open with two No. 1 seeds getting sent home, a No. 15 seed punching its ticket to the Sweet 16. All that stands between us and a Sweet 16 now is one full Sunday slate.
March Madness 2023: UConn and Michigan State Advance to the Sweet 16
The NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and the excitement continues to grow as teams compete for a chance to make it to the Sweet 16. In Albany, N.Y., UConn and Michigan State advanced to the next round with impressive victories over Saint Mary’s and Marquette, respectively.
UConn Proves They’re Legit
UConn entered the tournament as a No. 4 seed, matching their KenPom ranking, but they’ve proven that they’re a team to be reckoned with. Led by Adama Sanogo’s dominating performance with 24 points and eight rebounds, UConn defeated Saint Mary’s by a whopping 19 points. Jordan Hawkins also contributed with a second-half burst to help put the game away. UConn will now face Arkansas in a highly anticipated matchup.
Michigan State Outlasts Marquette in a Thriller
Michigan State and Marquette gave fans an intense game, with the Spartans ultimately prevailing with a 56-54 win. Tyson Walker scored 23 points, including 17 in the second half, to help lift his team to victory. Tom Izzo’s squad is now headed to the Sweet 16 as a No. 7 seed, and with their defense holding Marquette to just 38.5% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers, they appear to be hitting their stride at just the right time.
Creighton Takes Advantage of Baylor’s Defensive Struggles
In a surprising upset, Creighton took down Baylor with a 10-point lead at halftime, despite committing nine turnovers. Ryan Nembhard led the Bluejays with 11 points, including a 7 of 16 performance from 3-point range. Baylor’s L.J. Cryer led his team with 12 points in the first half, but Keynote George and Adam Flagler struggled with their shooting, making only 4 of 17 attempts from the floor.
Saint Mary’s Gives UConn a Scare, But Falls Short
Saint Mary’s got off to a strong start against UConn, leading 17-9 early in the game. However, UConn finished the first half strong, with Sanogo contributing 10 points and Tristan Newton making all three of his 3-point attempts. In the end, Saint Mary’s could not contain Sanogo, who finished with six rebounds and another double-double performance.
Michigan State vs. Marquette: An Exciting Finish
The game between Michigan State and Marquette proved to be a nail-biter, with both teams trading big plays down to the wire. Although Marquette made a comeback to close the gap, Michigan State’s early lead was too much to overcome, and the Spartans held on for the win. Tom Izzo’s squad looks poised to make another unexpected March run.
The NCAA Tournament continues to provide exciting games, with UConn and Michigan State advancing to the Sweet 16. Fans eagerly await the next round of games, as teams battle it out for a chance at the championship.
UConn and Kansas State Advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament
The second round of the NCAA Tournament has provided exciting games and some surprising upsets. UConn and Kansas State advanced to the Sweet 16 with impressive wins, while Kentucky and Marquette fell short.
UConn Continues Impressive Run
UConn has been on a roll lately, winning 10 of their last 12 games, with their only losses coming against teams that are also playing in the second round. In the first round, they dominated Iona with an 87-63 win after trailing at halftime. UConn’s versatility and ability to beat opponents in a variety of ways make them a strong contender to go far in the tournament. They face a tough Saint Mary’s team next, but should be able to create separation as the game progresses.
Kansas State Knocks off Kentucky
Kansas State pulled off an upset against Kentucky, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018. Despite trailing for most of the game, Kansas State seized control in the second half, with guard Markquis Nowell leading the charge with 23 of his 27 points in the second half. Kentucky’s struggles from the floor, with Jacob Toppin and Antonio Reeves making only 1 of 14 shots in the first half, proved costly.
Michigan State Upsets Marquette
Although Marquette has been a strong team in recent months, Michigan State came out on top with an upset victory. With a much-improved defense, Michigan State was able to keep the game close, ultimately winning by just two points. It was a close matchup, with Marquette’s good offense facing off against Michigan State’s strong defense.
The NCAA Tournament has already provided plenty of excitement, with UConn and Kansas State advancing to the Sweet 16. Fans eagerly anticipate the next round of games, as teams battle it out for a chance at the championship.
Xavier and Kentucky Advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament
The second round of the NCAA Tournament has been full of surprises and upsets. Xavier and Kentucky have both advanced to the Sweet 16 with impressive wins over Pitt and Providence, respectively.
Xavier’s Impressive Offense
Xavier had an impressive offensive performance in their win over Pitt. The Musketeers had six players reach double figures, with Adam Kunkel leading the charge with 15 points and making all five of his 3-pointers in the first half. Xavier was able to set the pace early, making seven of 14 shots from beyond the arc in the first half. Although leading scorer Souley Boum didn’t score any points in the first half, Xavier was still able to dictate the pace of the game.
Kentucky Advances to the Sweet 16
Kentucky had a strong showing in their win over Providence, playing as well as they have all season aside from two losses to Vanderbilt at the end of the regular season. Despite nerves among Kentucky fans due to their 2018 loss to Kansas State, Kentucky was able to pull off the win and advance to the Sweet 16. Kentucky’s strong play should continue into the next round, where they will face a tough opponent in the second-seeded Texas.
Saturday’s Surprising Upsets
Saturday’s games provided plenty of excitement and surprises, with two No. 1 seeds getting knocked out of the tournament. Purdue lost to Fairleigh Dickinson, while reigning champion Kansas fell to Arkansas in a stunning upset. Despite leading for most of the game, Kansas ultimately lost to Arkansas by a single point.
The NCAA Tournament has been full of excitement and surprises, with Xavier and Kentucky advancing to the Sweet 16 with impressive wins. Fans eagerly anticipate the next round of games, as teams battle it out for a chance at the championship.
Takeaways from Saturday’s NCAA Tournament slate
Saturday’s NCAA Tournament slate saw some incredible upsets, with the most noteworthy being No. 15 seed Princeton advancing to the Sweet 16 after defeating No. 7 seed Missouri 78-63. Princeton’s victory marks the first time the program has reached the regional semifinals since 2010, and they are just the fourth Ivy League team to do so in the modern era of the tournament. For more on the other takeaways from Saturday’s action, check out this link.
Blue blood programs in action on Sunday
Sunday’s college basketball schedule features several iconic programs, including several blue bloods. It’s also the day that No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson, who pulled off the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history, will be playing. The team’s success is largely due to their starting backcourt, which features 5-8 Demetre Roberts and 5-9 Grant Singleton, and their massive turnaround from a 4-22 season last year.
Everything you need to know about Friday’s action
If you missed Friday’s action, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From crooked rims to blown leads, big comebacks to big performances, tears and triumphs, Friday’s NCAA Tournament slate had it all. And if that wasn’t enough, No. 1 seed Purdue suffered a stunning loss to No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson. For more on Friday’s action, check out this link.
The 2023 NCAA Tournament has been a rollercoaster ride so far. Two No. 1 seeds have been sent home, and a No. 15 seed has advanced to the Sweet 16. No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson made history by defeating a No. 1 seed. Sunday’s games will determine the remaining spots in the Sweet 16. It’s been an exciting start to the tournament, and there’s no telling what will happen next.
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