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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.

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley reacts after a play against Florida during the second round of the NCAA men's tournament at Lenovo Center.
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Iowa State Cyclones guard Curtis Jones celebrates after a play during the second half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game against the Lipscomb Bisons.
Maryland center Derik Queen, center, makes the game-winning basket against Colorado State guard Ethan Morton (25) and guard Jalen Lake, right, in the final seconds of the game in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Overview

  • 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.