{"id":558561,"date":"2026-03-23T06:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/558561\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T06:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:55:11","slug":"live-updates-ncaa-tournament-second-round-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/558561\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: NCAA Tournament second round, day 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the NCAA Tournament Second Round<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An action-packed Sunday is underway with eight games across St. Louis, San Diego, Philadelphia and Tampa. Refresh to get updates as the games progress.<\/p>\n

What we know about the second round of the NCAA Tournament<\/p>\n

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MARCH 23 \/ 1:05 AM<\/p>\n

Sweet 16, Day One<\/p>\n

The NCAA tourney takes a few days off to let the players recharge and the coaches break down their upcoming opponents, but it comes back Thursday with a bang.<\/p>\n

All games are listed in Eastern Standard Time.<\/p>\n

(11) Texas vs. (2) Purdue | 7:10 p.m. | CBS
\n(9) Iowa vs. (4) Nebraska | 7:30 p.m. | TBS\/truTV
\n(4) Arkansas vs. (1) Arizona | 9:45 p.m. | CBS
\n(3) Illinois vs. (2) Houston | 10:05 p.m. | TBS\/truTV<\/p>\n

MARCH 23 \/ 12:55 AM<\/p>\n

Big win for Bama, big opponent ahead<\/p>\n

Alabama nailed 11 3s and rolled over No. 5 seed Texas Tech<\/a> 90-65 Sunday night, setting up a Sweet 16 matchup with Michigan, the top seed in the Midwest.<\/p>\n

MARCH 23 \/ 12:24 AM<\/p>\n

Crimson Tide rolls into Sweet 16<\/p>\n

Alabama closed out the second round with a breezy rout of Texas Tech. Latrell Wrightsell scored 24 points and knocked down 6 3s in the win.<\/p>\n

Next up for Bama: Michigan, the No. 1 seed in the Midwest.<\/p>\n

BAMA ROLLS INTO THE SWEET 16 \ud83d\udc18<\/p>\n

(4) Crimson Tide breeze past (5) Texas Tech 90-65 and will move on \ud83d\udc4f#MarchMadness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fRgTaP5A8t<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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MARCH 22 \/ 11:57 PM<\/p>\n

Huskies in the hunt for history<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve won the national title twice in the last three years, and they\u2019re absolutely a threat to do it again. The UConn Huskies served notice by easily handling UCLA<\/a> on Sunday night, and Alex Karaban fueled the win by scoring 27 points.<\/p>\n

Next up? A date with the Michigan State Spartans.<\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 11:23 PM<\/p>\n

Alex Karaban lifts UConn over UCLA<\/p>\n

Two-time national champion Alex Karaban scored 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting, and UConn overpowered UCLA 73-57 to move into the Sweet 16.<\/p>\n

UConn will next play against No. 3 seed Michigan State.<\/p>\n

PHILLY DUB \ud83d\udc4a@ATT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JGDleRKRvt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UConn Men’s Basketball (@UConnMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 11:23 PM<\/p>\n

Bradley big when Arizona needs him most<\/p>\n

Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley started slow, but he found his offense in the second half to lead Arizona past Utah State 78-66.<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 11:05 PM<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all Alabama<\/p>\n

The No. 4 seed Crimson Tide are up big on No. 5 seed Texas Tech. Alabama leads 49-25 at halftime, and the Crimson Tide have knocked down 11 3-pointers.<\/p>\n

Noah Williamson rattles one home!<\/p>\n

All Bama in this first half \ud83d\udc40#MarchMadness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NrZDOytywc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 10:33 PM<\/p>\n

Top seed Arizona moves on<\/p>\n

The Wildcats handled their business in the West region Sunday by defeating a competitive No. 9 seed Utah State 78-66. Jaden Bradley scored 18 points and Brayden Burries added 16 for Arizona. Arizona will face No. 4 seed Arkansas in the Sweet 16.<\/p>\n

How Sweet it is! pic.twitter.com\/TrGS6HzL9U<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 10:21 PM<\/p>\n

Hawkeye, bullseye<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a shot that will live in Iowa history forever.<\/p>\n

Alvaro Folgueiras knocked down a clutch 3 with just 4.5 seconds left on Sunday and Iowa defeated defending champion Florida<\/a> for a berth in the Sweet 16.<\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 10:09 PM<\/p>\n

Who let the dogs out?<\/p>\n

No. 2 seed UConn has shot 12-for-26 from the floor and 6-for-14 from 3 en route to a 38-33 halftime lead over UCLA.<\/p>\n

Alex Karaban has a team-high 11 points for the Huskies.<\/p>\n

Halftime in Philadelphia@ATT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JxpF8H6EZr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UConn Men’s Basketball (@UConnMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 9:39 PM<\/p>\n

One last shot<\/p>\n

The No. 1 seeded Gators got one last opportunity after Iowa\u2019s Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a clutch 3 in crunch time, but they couldn\u2019t come through with a game-winning play.<\/p>\n

IT’S ALL OVER! THE CHAMPS GO DOWN \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

IOWA IS HEADED TO THE SWEET 16! \ud83d\ude31 #MarchMadness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/I7DldUMrjD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 9:36 PM<\/p>\n

The champs are gone<\/p>\n

Iowa delivered the shock of the tournament by knocking out the No. 1 seed in the South region, the defending champion Florida Gators. Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3 in the waning seconds to give Iowa a 73-72 lead. <\/p>\n

The Gators couldn\u2019t answer, sending Iowa through to a berth in the Sweet 16.<\/p>\n

ARE. YOU. JOKING.<\/p>\n

IOWA LEADS. THIS IS MARCH. #MarchMadness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/sNDHTqaGj1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 9:17 PM<\/p>\n

Four straight Sweet 16s<\/p>\n

The Tennessee Volunteers are celebrating their fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16<\/a> after beating Virginia in the second round on Sunday. Ja\u2019Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points and Tennessee managed to hit some clutch foul shots down the stretch.<\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 9:04 PM<\/p>\n

Bear down<\/p>\n

Koa Peat has a game-high 11 points and the No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats were able to weather a tough shooting half to take a 33-24 lead against Utah State. Arizona is just 9-for-31 in the first half, and Utah State has shot 1-for-12 from 3-point land.<\/p>\n

Up 9 at the halfway point. pic.twitter.com\/RYMgIchDT2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 8:38 PM<\/p>\n

Make way for the Volunteers<\/p>\n

Tennessee outlasted Virginia to earn a berth in the Sweet 16.<\/p>\n

see y’all (yet again) in the Sweet 16! pic.twitter.com\/zB7F9s9gG3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

March 22 \/ 8:24 PM<\/p>\n

Man of the moment<\/p>\n

St. John\u2019s point guard Dylan Darling picked a perfect time to score his first basket of the game, converting a driving layup as time expired to lift his team to a 67-65 victory<\/a> over Kansas on Sunday.<\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 8:11 PM<\/p>\n

Upset alert<\/p>\n

The No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes have a 33-31 lead on the top-seeded Florida Gators at the half.<\/p>\n

The Hawkeyes take a 2-point lead over Florida into the half \ud83d\udc40#MarchMadness<\/a> @IowaHoops<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OB30vu3UPm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 7:39 PM<\/p>\n

Oh, Darling!<\/p>\n

Dylan Darling sends St. John\u2019s to the Sweet 16 with a buzzer-beating layup.<\/p>\n

St. John\u2019s beats Kansas 67-65.<\/p>\n

DYLAN DARLING GAME WINNER OMG \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

ST. JOHN’S ADVANCES TO THE SWEET 16 \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/cgtCSgKHe5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Tennessee leads tight Midwest region battle<\/p>\n

The 6-seeded Volunteers got a combined 16 points and nine assists from their starting guards Bishop Boswell and Ja\u2019Kobi Gillespie in the first half as they opened up a 36-31 lead over the 3-seeded Cavaliers.<\/p>\n

Bishop Boswell from distance \ud83c\udfaf#MarchMadness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IGHe7bbwH8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 6:22 PM<\/p>\n

Late run puts St. John\u2019s ahead of Kansas<\/p>\n

The Red Storm took a 34-26 lead into halftime behind seven made threes and a 9-2 run to close the half.<\/p>\n

St. John’s catching fire from deep \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udd25#MarchMadness<\/a> @StJohnsBBall<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ji8ZalvZIY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Cyclones defense stifles Wildcats in second half<\/p>\n

While without its second-leading scorer and top rebounder Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State brought the intensity and forced 20 Kentucky turnovers en route to an 82-63 win<\/a>, sending the Cyclones to their third Sweet 16 under head coach T.J. Otzelberger.<\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 4:56 PM<\/p>\n

Iowa State pulls away for comfortable win<\/p>\n

While the Cyclones led by just a point at halftime, they came out of the locker room full-throttle and pulled away from 7-seeded Kentucky in the final half for a 19-point win.<\/p>\n

(2) IOWA STATE ROLLS ON \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n

The Cyclones take care of (7) Kentucky with an 82-63 win to move on to the Sweet 16 \ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f #MarchMadness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3orYMwOzOz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 3:42 PM<\/p>\n

Cyclones claim halftime lead<\/p>\n

No. 2 seed Iowa State hadn\u2019t led 7-seeded Kentucky since it was 2-0, but thanks to a last-second corner three and an 8-0 run, the Cyclones nabbed a 31-30 halftime lead over the Wildcats.<\/p>\n

Cyclones take the lead into the half \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8#MarchMadness<\/a> @CycloneMBB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lYF9DtkaaI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 2:55 PM<\/p>\n

Three straight Sweet 16s for Purdue<\/p>\n

Fletcher Loyer led the way for the Boilermakers with 24 points as they advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third straight time<\/a> and seventh in the last nine years.<\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 2:18 PM<\/p>\n

Boilermakers roll on<\/p>\n

Despite a late-game surge from Miami and a 2-point halftime deficit, No. 2 seed Purdue tightened up down the stretch and took down the Hurricanes to advance to the Sweet 16.<\/p>\n

BOILER UP \ud83d\ude82<\/p>\n

(2) Purdue gets past (7) Miami with a 79-69 win to punch a spot in the Sweet 16! #MarchMadness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/61CcK4fWP9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 1:00 PM<\/p>\n

Canes grab halftime lead<\/p>\n

No. 2 seed Purdue drained a three with less than 15 seconds left in the first half, but the 7-seeded Miami Hurricanes responded with a bucket of their own to take a 40-38 lead heading into the locker rooms.<\/p>\n

LET\u2019S GO CANES \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/PhdAFtXEpP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Canes Men\u2019s Basketball (@CanesHoops) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 11:45 AM<\/p>\n

Get ready for Day 4 with CBS Sports HQ<\/p>\n

MARCH 22 \/ 11:30 AM<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s schedule<\/p>\n

All games are listed in Eastern Standard Time.<\/p>\n

(7) Miami vs. (2) Purdue | 12:10 p.m. | CBS
\n(7) Kentucky vs. (2) Iowa State | 2:45 p.m. | CBS
\n(5) St. John\u2019s vs. (4) Kansas | 5:15 p.m. | CBS
\n(6) Tennessee vs. (3) Virginia | 6:10 p.m. | TNT
\n(9) Iowa vs. (1) Florida | 7:10 p.m. | TBS
\n(9) Utah State vs. (1) Arizona | 7:50 p.m. | truTV
\n(7) UCLA vs. (2) UConn | 8:45 p.m. | TNT
\n(5) Texas Tech vs. (4) Alabama | 9:45 p.m. | TBS<\/p>\n