Top Seeds and SEC Dominate Sweet 16 as NCAA Tournament Advances

The 2025 NCAA Tournament sees all No. 1 seeds progress, SEC sets record with seven teams, and standout performances steal the spotlight.

All four No. 1 seeds, including Florida, Duke, Auburn, and Houston, have advanced to the Sweet 16, showcasing the dominance of top-seeded teams this year.
The SEC has set a new NCAA Tournament record with seven of its teams reaching the Sweet 16, highlighting the conference's strength and depth.
Florida narrowly defeated UConn 77-75 in the second round, ending the Huskies' pursuit of a historic three-peat championship.
Maryland advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 2016, thanks to freshman Derik Queen's buzzer-beater in a thrilling 72-71 win over Colorado State.
The tournament has seen minimal underdog success, with only one double-digit seed, Arkansas, reaching the Sweet 16, marking a shift from recent upset-heavy years.