Day 1 of the Second Round tips off today, March 22, 2025! The March Madness games today bring eight thrilling men’s NCAA Tournament matchups, from top seeds to underdog dreams. USA news live 2025 breaks down the action—airing on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV—as 32 teams fight for the Sweet 16.
Today’s Must-Watch Matchups
Here’s your guide to today’s eight games (times ET, per NCAA.com):
- No. 12 McNeese St. vs. No. 4 Purdue (12:15 PM, CBS)
- Breakdown: McNeese shocked Clemson in Round 1. Can they upset Purdue’s Zach Edey-less squad? X says, “Cinderella lives!”
- No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 2 St. John’s (12:40 PM, truTV)
- Breakdown: Pitino vs. Calipari—coaching legends clash. Arkansas stunned Kansas; St. John’s crushed Omaha.
- No. 6 Michigan vs. No. 3 Texas A&M (1:30 PM, TNT)
- Breakdown: Michigan’s depth meets A&M’s grit. ESPN predicts a toss-up—rebounding decides it.
- No. 11 Drake vs. No. 3 Texas Tech (2:00 PM, TBS)
- Breakdown: Drake’s hot streak faces Tech’s defense. X buzzes—“Sleeper alert!”
- No. 5 Creighton vs. No. 1 Auburn (4:30 PM, CBS)
- Breakdown: Auburn struggled vs. High Point. Creighton’s 3-point barrage could topple the No. 1 seed.
- No. 9 BYU vs. No. 1 Houston (5:00 PM, truTV)
- Breakdown: Houston’s D is elite, but BYU’s offense is sneaky. Can the Cougars upset?
- No. 7 UCLA vs. No. 2 Iowa State (6:10 PM, TNT)
- Breakdown: UCLA’s balance meets Iowa State’s pace. A Sweet 16 preview?
- No. 13 Lipscomb vs. No. 5 Alabama (7:10 PM, TBS)
- Breakdown: Lipscomb’s Cinderella run faces Alabama’s firepower. Can the Bisons shock again?
Why It Matters
The Athletic notes this year’s “chalky” Round 1 sets up epic Round 2 clashes. March Madness games today could bust brackets—McNeese and Drake eye history, while Auburn and Houston fight to prove their No. 1 seeds. USA news live 2025 tracks X—“Best slate yet!”
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