March Madness 2025: A Thrilling Journey Begins
As we move through the exhilarating competition of March Madness, one round has already concluded, setting the stage for even more captivating surprises. This year’s tournament has already witnessed remarkable upsets, with 12-seeds like McNeese State and Colorado State emerging victorious, adding unexpected twists to the bracket.
Basketball fans can expect the intensity to escalate as teams battle for a spot in the renowned Sweet 16. The second round promises to deliver more unforgettable moments and heart-stopping finishes. Below is the schedule for the upcoming games for March 22nd and March 23rd:
Today’s Men’s March Madness Games
All times are Eastern Time.
Saturday, March 22nd (Round of 32)
- (4) Purdue vs. (12) McNeese – 12:10 p.m. on CBS
- (2) St. John’s vs. (10) Arkansas – 2:40 p.m. on CBS
- (4) Texas A&M vs. (5) Michigan – 5:15 p.m. on CBS
- (3) Texas Tech vs. (11) Drake – 6:10 p.m. on TNT
- (1) Auburn vs. (9) Creighton – 7:10 p.m. on TBS
- (3) Wisconsin vs. (6) BYU – 7:45 p.m. on CBS
- (1) Houston vs. (8) Gonzaga – 8:40 p.m. on TNT
- (2) Tennessee vs. (7) UCLA – 9:40 p.m. on TBS
Sunday, March 23rd (Round of 32)
- (1) Florida vs. (8) UConn – 12:10 p.m. on CBS
- (1) Duke vs. (9) Baylor – 2:40 p.m. on CBS
- (3) Kentucky vs. (6) Illinois – 5:15 p.m. on CBS
- (2) Alabama vs. (7) Saint Mary’s – 6:10 p.m. on TNT
- (3) Iowa State vs. (6) Ole Miss – 6:45 p.m. on truTV
- (4) Maryland vs. (12) Colorado State – 7:10 p.m. on TBS
- (2) Michigan State vs. (10) New Mexico – 8:40 p.m. on TNT
- (4) Arizona vs. (5) Oregon – 9:40 p.m. on TBS
Looking Ahead
Don’t miss the upcoming schedule of events:
- Second Round: March 22-23
- Sweat 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 5
- Championship Game: April 7
First Four Scores and Highlights
In the opening games, notable outcomes include:
- (16) Alabama State 70 defeated (16) Saint Francis 68
- (11) North Carolina 95 defeated (11) San Diego State 68
- (16) Mount St. Mary’s 83 defeated (16) American 72
- (11) Xavier 86 defeated (11) Texas 80
As the tournament continues, fans can all look forward to what teams will rise to the top and secure their place in the next rounds. Will favorites like UConn and USC maintain their strong performances? Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the games!
