No. 7 seed Michigan State responded with an opening tip that led to a 2-0 lead. The Golden Eagles became the fourth top-two seed to fall short of the Sweet 16. But the loss spells more postseason disappointment for head coach Shaka Smart.
The first round of the 2023 women's NCAA Tournament has officially ended after a jam-packed weekend of thrilling games. Among the teams that punched their tickets to the Round of 32 were no. 2 seed UConn and no. 5 seed Louisville. The Cardinals are trying to win their first national championship since 2016.
The first Sweet 16 berths are being booked on Saturday as the NCAA men's tournament continues. The biggest surprise of the day has come with no. 8 seed Arkansas knocking off 1 seed and defending national champion Kansas.
From Thursday afternoon until Sunday evening, CBS and Turner Sports will televise 48 men’s NCAA tournament games. The opening day isn't lacking in intrigue either.
The Paladins (28-7) advanced to the second round in the south region. They will play either fifth-seeded San Diego State or 12th-sead Charleston on Saturday.
