March Madness 2025: Men's Second Round Underway, Women's First Round Continues

Top seeds Auburn, Houston, UConn, and USC headline Saturday's action as double-digit seeds look to extend their Cinderella runs.

The men's NCAA Tournament second round begins with 32 teams, including top seeds Auburn and Houston, competing for Sweet 16 spots.
Key men's matchups include Purdue vs. McNeese, where McNeese seeks another upset after its first-ever tournament win, and Auburn vs. Creighton featuring standout big men Johni Broome and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
The women's NCAA Tournament continues its first round with 16 games, including top-seeded USC facing UNC Greensboro and UConn led by Paige Bueckers taking on Arkansas State.
Double-digit seeds McNeese, Colorado State, and Drake highlight the unpredictability of the men's tournament, while first-time participants Arkansas State and George Mason make their women's tournament debuts.
High-profile coaching matchups in the men's bracket include Rick Pitino's St. John's against John Calipari's Arkansas, adding intrigue to Saturday's slate.