This time last year, the ACC and Big East were entering the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament with a combined record of 14-1 and comprising seven teams of the Sweet 16 field. By contrast, the Big Ten and SEC placed just two teams apiece among the final 16 in 2024 after the conferences earned eight bids each to the Big Dance.
Four teams are already locked into the NCAA men's tournament Elite Eight. Four more must earn their place. Breaking down Friday's Sweet 16 matchups.
Each of Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Tennessee reached at least the regional semifinal stage of March Madness, setting a record for the most schools from one conference in the Sweet 16. The previous top mark was six schools from the ACC in 2016.
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SEC teams in the Sweet 16: Conference breaks NCAA record for most bids in March Madness second weekendThe SEC was historically good in 2024-25, and that only stood up during the NCAA tournament. After a record 14 SEC teams made the tournament - a record for most teams from a conference in a single NCAA tournament - the league performed well during the first weekend.
Tennessee’s defense has been dominant through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. No. 15 seed Wofford was held to 62 points in the first round, and No. 7 seed UCLA failed to break 60 points. The Volunteers must forget the regular season losses against the Wildcats and keep the positive momentum rolling.
March Madness 2025 continues on Thursday, March 27, with the first four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet 16 games. Among those teams in action are No. 1 seeds Florida and Duke, along with Alabama and Arkansas from the SEC. BYU, Maryland, Arizona and Texas Tech also take the court.
SEC teams dot Jeremy Jones' two-day Sweet 16 parlay. Find out why he believes the Auburn Tigers will run roughshod over the Michigan Wolverines, and much more.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – March Madness resumes with the Sweet 16 beginning today. The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament continues today - Thursday, March 27 - with the opening games of the Sweet 16. Select games are available only on truTV, a lesser known station.
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