NCAA Tournament Kicks Off with Upsets and Dominant Wins
Creighton's upset over Louisville disrupts brackets, while Houston, Auburn, and Tennessee assert dominance on opening day.
- Creighton, a 9 seed, defeated 8-seed Louisville in the first game of the tournament, causing early bracket disruptions.
- Top-seeded Houston Cougars dominated SIU Edwardsville with a 38-point win, showcasing strong defense and balanced scoring.
- Auburn Tigers, the tournament's top overall seed, secured a 20-point victory over Alabama State, led by standout performances from Miles Kelly.
- Gonzaga Bulldogs, an 8 seed, emerged as a dark horse contender with an impressive 89-68 win over 9-seed Georgia.
- Tennessee Volunteers, a 2 seed, defeated 15-seed Wofford 77-62, powered by Chaz Lanier's 29-point performance and strong three-point shooting.