Following an exhilarating opening day of the NCAA tournament, 32 more teams will take the court on Friday.
Fans can anticipate over 12 hours of basketball excitement on the schedule. Notably, Duke’s standout player Cooper Flagg makes his tournament debut after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him for two ACC tournament games. Meanwhile, North Carolina aims to continue its momentum from a significant First Four victory against Ole Miss.
Whether you’re tuning in for all 16 first-round matchups or keeping an eye on score updates, consider this your comprehensive guide to major highlights and outcomes, accompanied by reactions and reporting from ESPN writers nationwide.
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Upcoming Matchups
No. 16 Norfolk State faces No. 1 Florida at 6:50 p.m. (TNT).
No. 14 Troy takes on No. 3 Kentucky at 7:10 p.m. (CBS).
Day 1 Results
Most recent games listed first.
Final: Colorado State defeated Memphis 78-70.
How Colorado State won: A 5-seed fell once again as Kyan Evans led the Rams with a stellar second-half performance. Memphis had a commanding first half, but Colorado State rallied, with Evans scoring 23 points and helping stretch the lead late in the game.
Final: Iowa State triumphed over Lipscomb 82-55.
How Iowa State won: Iowa State excelled defensively, limiting Lipscomb’s scoring and maintaining a dominant lead throughout. The Cyclones showed a potent offense with local player Milan Momcilovic scoring 20 points.
Final: Alabama won against Robert Morris 90-81.
How Alabama won: Despite a great effort from Robert Morris’s Amarion Dickerson, Alabama secured the win by drawing fouls and finishing strong at the free-throw line.
Final: Baylor edged Mississippi State 75-72.
How Baylor won: In a closely contested match, Baylor held on to their lead thanks to critical free throws from VJ Edgecombe, although Mississippi State attempted a late comeback.
