March Madness 2025 Kicks Off with First-Round Action and Potential Upsets

The NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments begin as top seeds and underdogs face off in key first-round matchups.

The 2025 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments have started, featuring first-round games across multiple regions through March 21.
Top-seeded teams like South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas are considered favorites in the Women's Tournament, while analysts highlight potential surprises from lower-seeded teams.
Key men's matchups include Texas A&M (4) vs. Yale (13) and Maryland (4) vs. Grand Canyon (13), with Colorado State (12) favored to upset Memphis (5).
In the Women's Tournament, Kentucky (4) is heavily favored against Liberty (13), with games broadcast on ESPN networks and streaming platforms like Fubo.
Underdogs such as UNC and New Mexico are seen as potential upset candidates in the Men's Tournament, adding to the excitement of March Madness.