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Big Ten Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The Big Ten matched a conference record with nine teams in this year’s men’s NCAA tournament.

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March Madness Day 2 Recap: UConn, Kansas Survive, Otega Oweh’s Clutch Bucket, Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson Hurt

Thirty-two teams advance to the second round on Saturday and Sunday. Here’s everything that happened to get there.

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SEC Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The SEC has the most teams in the field once again, and is off to a strong start in the Big Dance.

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Women’s March Madness Day 1 Live: Olivia Miles Notches Triple-Double, Baylor Holds Off Nebraska

Sports Illustrated will follow the 16 first-round games with live scores, updates, analysis and more from across the bracket.

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Even in Notre Dame’s Year of Transition, Hannah Hidalgo Has Found a Way to Grow

The junior guard is one of three players who returned from last season’s roster, which has meant taking on a leadership role both on and off the court.

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‘Fins Up’: Long Island University Sharks Are the NCAA Tournament’s Feel-Good Team

‘Fins up’ has taken the nation by storm, and now the Sharks are headed to the Big Dance.

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Eight Standout Performances From the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

All the best performances from the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

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Tar Heels’ March Madness Meltdown Caps a Colossal Year of Failure for Carolina Way

A 19-point lead vanished as the Tar Heels unraveled late, capping a season that fell far short of towering expectations.

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March Madness: Why Siena’s No-Subs Gamble Against Duke Was the Right Call

With a depleted roster and no frontcourt depth, the No. 16 seed Saints had to ride a strategy that worked in the MAAC title game.

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March Madness: Chase Johnston’s Only Two-Point Shot Becomes High Point Legend

Known only for his range, Johnston saved his lone two-pointer to upset Wisconsin to already give the men’s NCAA tournament a memorable moment.

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Duke Escapes No. 16 Siena’s Upset Bid, but the Illusion of Invincibility Is Gone

The Blue Devils entered March Madness as the team to beat, but a double-digit deficit and late scramble in the first round showed just how thin the margin for error really is.

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No. 1 Duke Survives First-Round Scare vs. No. 16 Siena

The Duke Blue Devils got more than they bargained for against No. 16 Siena on Thursday.

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High Point’s Flynn Clayman Offers Must-See Defense of Mid-Majors Amid March Madness Discourse

The NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament would be nothing without the presence of mid-majors. This is intuitive to all fans, most coaches and quite a few administrators.

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No. 12 High Point Delivers Stunner Over No. 5 Wisconsin for First Tournament Win in School History

High Point sharpshooter Chase Johnston picked a great time to hit his first two-pointer of the season.

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Luka Dončić’s Stats Powering Lakers’ Seven-Game Win Streak Are Even More Absurd Than You Realize

Luka Dončić’s unbelievable heater has driven the Lakers to seven straight wins and the stats beyond the counting numbers are even more eye-popping.

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Nebraska Captures First-Ever March Madness Win in Rout of Troy

The Huskers snapped a winless drought in the NCAA tournament and emphatically punched their ticket to the round of 32.

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Cade Cunningham’s Injury Shifts the Balance of Power in East With Playoffs on the Horizon

The Pistons will feel his absence immediately, opening the door for other contenders in the East.

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March Madness Day 1: North Carolina Collapses, Duke Survives and High Point Stuns

The first day of the men’s NCAA tournament did not disappoint. Here’s everything we saw on Thursday.

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SI:AM | Miami (Ohio)’s Statement Win Was a Perfect March Madness Appetizer

A boisterous partisan crowd in Dayton made the RedHawks’ victory especially entertaining.

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Pistons Star Cade Cunningham Diagnosed With Collapsed Lung, Will Miss ‘Extended’ Time

Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung and will miss “extended” time for the Pistons.

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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Women’s NCAA Tournament Round of 64

Here are some surprise developments to look out for on Friday and Saturday.

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SMU’s March Madness Berth Raises Questions After B.J. Edwards Injury Controversy

The NCAA tournament selection committee cited the Mustangs guard’s expected return as a reason to include them in the field.

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Why Steph Curry’s Potential Return Could Come Too Little, Too Late for Warriors

Steph Curry could return soon for the Golden State Warriors, but it may be too late as the team continues to slide down the Western Conference.

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LeBron James’s NBA Team Ownership Goal Hits Snag As Partners Balk at Las Vegas Expansion

LeBron James’s partners at Fenway Sports Group are reportedly not interested in pursuing ownership of a potential NBA team in Las Vegas.

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Gerry McNamara Leads Siena Into March Madness Amid Syracuse Coaching Buzz

The Orange legend, Saints head coach and rising candidate is juggling the NCAA tournament and a looming coaching carousel.

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