SEC Breaks NCAA Tournament Record with 14 Teams in 2025 Bracket

The Southeastern Conference surpasses the Big East's 2011 record, sending 14 of its 16 teams to March Madness, including two No. 1 seeds.

Auburn secured the No. 1 overall seed, with Florida also earning a No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket.
The SEC's 14 tournament bids surpass the previous record of 11 set by the Big East in 2011.
Texas, a newcomer to the SEC, narrowly made the tournament as a No. 11 seed and will compete in the First Four against Xavier.
The SEC demonstrated dominance in nonconference play this season, achieving an .889 winning percentage and strong records against other Power Five conferences.
Only South Carolina and LSU failed to qualify for the tournament, making this a historic showing for the expanded 16-team SEC.