There were highs and lows from Friday’s Sweet 16 matchups with upsets and the end of the last two No. 1 seeds. A look at the winners and losers.
Author: Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
Markquis Nowell’s epic, record-setting performance powers K-State past Michigan State in OT
Markquis Nowell sets an NCAA Tournament record with 19 assists and added 20 points as Kansas State topped the Spartans to reach the Elite Eight.
Team you couldn’t pick out of a lineup months ago is in Sweet 16. Who are these FAU Owls?
As FAU prepares for Tennessee on Thursday, the biggest questions at Madison Square Garden are: Just what are the Owls about, and how far can they go?
Men’s NCAA Tournament: Eight things we’ve learned so far in March Madness
The NCAA men’s tournament field is down to 16. Eight things we learned after the first weekend that saw upsets and surprises throughout.
March Madness continues: Ranking the eight NCAA men’s tournament games to watch Sunday
The second day of the second round of the NCAA men’s tournament will trim the field to the Sweet 16. Ranking the eight matchups based on watchability.
Tennessee takes down Duke with defense, clutch shooting to reach Sweet 16
Duke entered the NCAA men’s tournament as a hot favorite, but Tennessee sent the Blue Devils home and reached the Sweet 16 with a second-round win.
Fairleigh Dickinson shocks Purdue as No. 1 seed falls in first round of expanded NCAA men’s tournament for second time
Virginia is no longer the only No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of the NCAA men’s tournament after Fairleigh Dickinson stunned Purdue.
Zach Edey a surprise no more as Purdue’s big man, probable national player of the year
Expected men’s college basketball player of the year stood out for his height before his performance. Now Purdue center Zach Edey stands out for both.
NCAA Tournament East Region breakdown starts with No. 1 Purdue, but there’s lots of competition
The East Regional of the NCAA Tournament features No. 1 seed Purdue and several other contenders. A breakdown of the teams aiming for the Final Four.
Five most underpaid men’s college basketball coaches: Purdue, Iowa State have top bargains
A review of the numbers puts Purdue coach Matt Painter atop the list of men’s college basketball’s most underpaid head coaches.