March Madness Second Round Kicks Off with Top Teams and Underdogs in Action
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament continues as 32 teams compete for spots in the Sweet 16, with top seeds Auburn and Houston playing later today.
- The second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins today with eight games, including matchups featuring all four No. 1 seeds.
- McNeese State, a No. 12 seed, aims to continue its Cinderella run against No. 4 Purdue after upsetting Clemson with strong defense in the first round.
- Top-seeded Auburn faces Creighton, while Houston takes on underseeded Gonzaga, which ranks in the top 10 of multiple performance metrics.
- Coaching developments add intrigue, with McNeese State’s Will Wade reportedly expected to join North Carolina State after the tournament.
- The tournament has seen fewer upsets than usual so far, with only three lower-seeded teams pulling off wins in the first round.
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