In the second round, Michigan State had the benefit of facing No. 10 seed New Mexico, a team which had never advanced to the Sweet 16 since the field expanded to 64 teams. The drought continued for the Lobos as Sparty picked up a 71-63 win as 6.5-point favorites.

Officials said a child has died at the hospital more than a week after being found in a family pool in Anderson County.

The second weekend of the NCAA Tournament continues Friday with four more blockbuster matchups as the Sweet 16 rolls on with four more big-time showdowns. By the end of the night, the Elite Eight will be set in advance of two more huge days on Saturday and Sunday.

The majority are just for fun and are of covert nature, a stealth addition of my brackets for the NCAA men's basketball tournament field of 68 into the realm of unsuspecting pool managers.

Join my NCAA tournament bracket challenge here. The point system is as follows: 1 point for first round games, 2 for second round, 4 for Sweet 16 wins, 8 points for Elite Eight wins, 16 for the Final Four round and 32 for picking the champion.

Kentucky practices Thursday, March 27, 2025, ahead of NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Will Richard scored 15 points, Alijah Martin added 14 points and seven rebounds, and top-seeded Florida played a steady second half to run away from No. 4 seed Maryland and into the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final with an 87-71 win.

The NCAA men's tournament bracket has been announced. It's time to make your picks. Whether you're a die-hard hoops head, a casual or someone who's never watched a college basketball game ...

The quest to be the best in college basketball continues. The Sweet 16 in the NCAA women's Basketball Tournament tips off Friday. Here is the schedule for today's games. Check back for updates throughout the day. (All times Eastern)