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For the first time since 2017, no team seeded lower than No. 12 made it to the Saturday of the first weekend.
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Auburn and Michigan State collide in a clash of veteran coaches, toughness and tempo — Bruce Pearl’s blazing Tigers meeting Tom Izzo’s tournament-tested Spartans.
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No. 1 Florida erased a double-digit deficit in the second half against No. 3 Texas Tech to beat the Red Raiders 84-79 and win the West Region inside Chase Center in San Francisco.

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Where’s the March Madness? Making sense of the NCAA Tournament’s Cinderella shortage
Only five double-digit seeds advanced over the past two days: two No. 10s, one No. 11 and two No. 12s. That ties the fewest since 2017.
An obituary for Cinderella, the darling of March Madness, now gone for good
She lived a good life and had a good run. But she couldn't survive the changing landscape of college athletics.
It’s time to make one thing clear about the mythical March Madness Cinderella
The thing we probably have to keep in mind is that we keep looking for something we’ve never really gotten. That’s the myth of the NCAA Tournament. We have been told for so long that this is where Cinderella comes to dance every year,
Men’s March Madness 2025: What to watch for on Day 8
Michigan State in the Elite Eight of the Men’s NCAA Tournament As the madness marches into the final day of Elite 8 games, the stage is set for a showdown of powerhouses and perennial contenders. Auburn and Michigan State collide in a clash of veteran coaches,
2025 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks against the spread, Elite Eight odds for Sunday
Florida and Duke  have already secured a spot in San Antonio for the 2025 Final Four. On Sunday, the Gators and Blue Devils will find out their semifinal opponents as champions emerge from the Midwest and South regions in Elite Eight action.
NCAA March Madness Betting Odds Revealed for Men's 2025 Elite Eight Matchups
Florida is the betting favorite to make it to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Here's a look at the team odds for the Elite Eight round, released Saturday by DraftKings. The Elite Eight begins Saturday night with a 6:09 p.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight roundup: Clayton’s late-game burst, Duke’s defensive prowess
Florida survived third-seed Texas Tech while Duke didn't need any late-game heroics to secure a bid to San Antonio as the second No. 1 seed
2025 NCAA Tournament scores, schedule: March Madness bracket, Elite Eight dates, tip times, TV channels
Will Florida get to the Final Four for the first time since the 2014 NCAA Tournament? Or will it be Texas Tech in the national semifinals for the second time in school history? Will Duke get to the Final Four for the first time under Jon Scheyer?
Men's NCAA Tournament 2025: Saturday's Elite Eight Winners and Losers
For now, let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers from Saturday night's action. The Florida Gators entered Saturday's Elite Eight game riding a 28-game winning streak when leading at halftime,
Where's Cinderella? Why there are no men's March Madness bracket busters left
With the ballgown on, the carriage and horses in tow, Colorado State was ready for its Cinderella moment. The Rams were primed to be the life of the ball with all the talk surrounding them, and they were ready to reap the fortunes.
Tennessee, Auburn show why Cinderella became 'glorified juco' in men's March Madness
As SEC schools raid top players from mid-majors, one coach explained why Cinderellas stand slim chance in March Madness: They're 'a glorified juco' now.
NCAA Tournament 2025: March Madness Cinderella upset picks, bracket busters by proven college basketball model
Their proven projection model has simulated every game in the tournament 10,000 times. It has absolutely crushed its March Madness picks recently, beating over 91% of all CBS Sports brackets in four of the past six tournaments.
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4 March Madness teams that could be Cinderellas during the women's NCAA tournament
Here are four Cinderella teams to keep an eye on during March Madness: FOLLOW THE MADNESS: NCAA women's basketball scores, schedules, teams and more. As a No. 6 seed, Florida State is primed to ...
March Madness Cinderella candidates: 7 men's teams that could shatter brackets
Madness always has its upsets. Here are the men's teams that have a chance to pull off Cinderella runs in the Big Dance.
Does March Madness lacks Magic without the Cinderella stories
This year’s NCAA Tournament has felt more March Midness than Madness. While the field still boasts powerhouse programs and elite talent, something essential is
March Madness teams with the most Cinderella potential
Underdog teams go on runs in the NCAA Tournament every year. These teams are known as Cinderella stories in March Madness.
2025 NCAA expert brackets: March Madness 2025 tournament picks, Cinderella teams, and Big Dance upsets
SportsLine's team of experts have revealed their 2025 NCAA Tournaments picks, which are full of bracket busters, Cinderella picks and upset predictions
March Madness expert predictions: Upset picks, Cinderella picks and more
Let the March Madness begin. That's right, the 2025 men's NCAA tournament is coming fast, and you're still doing all that last-minute bracket research to win bragging rights (and a bunch of money, potentially). That's how it is as the race to Thursday continues and the clock ticks down.
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