March Madness is right around the corner, and basketball fans are gearing up for one of the most electrifying events on the sports calendar. Here’s your detailed guide to the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament schedule, complete with game dates, scores, and standout matchups!

First Round: March 21

- (9) Baylor 75 defeated (8) Mississippi State 72 - (2) Alabama 90 defeated (15) Robert Morris 81 - (3) Iowa State 82 defeated (14) Lipscomb 55 - (12) Colorado State 78 defeated (5) Memphis 70 - (1) Duke 93 defeated (16) Mount St. Mary's 49 - (7) Saint Mary's 59 defeated (10) Vanderbilt 56 - (6) Ole Miss 71 defeated (11) North Carolina 64 - (4) Maryland 81 defeated (13) Grand Canyon 49 **Upcoming Matchups for March 21:** - (1) Florida vs. (16) Norfolk State at 6:50 p.m. | TNT - (3) Kentucky vs. (14) Troy at 7:10 p.m. | CBS - (7) Marquette vs. (10) New Mexico at 7:25 p.m. | TBS - (4) Arizona vs. (13) Akron at 7:35 p.m. | truTV - (8) UConn vs. (9) Oklahoma at 9:25 p.m. | TNT - (6) Illinois vs. (11) Xavier at 9:45 p.m. | CBS - (2) Michigan State vs. (15) Bryant at 10 p.m. | TBS - (5) Oregon vs. (12) Liberty at 10:10 p.m. | truTV

Second Round: March 22 and 23

**Saturday, March 22:** - (4) Purdue vs. (12) McNeese at 12:10 p.m. | CBS - (2) St. John's vs. (10) Arkansas at 2:40 p.m. | CBS - (4) Texas A&M vs. (5) Michigan at 5:15 p.m. | CBS - (3) Texas Tech vs. (11) Drake at 6:10 p.m. | TNT - (1) Auburn vs. (9) Creighton at 7:10 p.m. | TBS - (3) Wisconsin vs. (6) BYU at 7:45 p.m. | CBS - (1) Houston vs. (8) Gonzaga at 8:40 p.m. | TNT - (2) Tennessee vs. (7) UCLA at 9:40 p.m. | TBS **Sunday, March 23:** Matchups are yet to be announced!

The Road to the Final Four

**Sweet 16:** March 27 & 28 **Elite Eight:** March 29 & 30 ## Championship Weekend - **Final Four**: Saturday, April 5 in San Antonio - First Game: 6:09 p.m. on CBS - Second Game: 8:49 p.m. on CBS - **National Championship Game**: Monday, April 7 in San Antonio at 8:50 p.m. on CBS

The First Four: March 18 & 19

The excitement kicks off in Dayton, Ohio! - **March 18:** - (16) Alabama State 70 defeated (16) Saint Francis 68 - (11) North Carolina 95 defeated (11) San Diego State 68 - **March 19:** - (16) Mount St. Mary's 83 defeated (16) American University 72 - (11) Xavier 86 defeated (11) Texas 80 This year's tournament promises to deliver unforgettable moments, standout performances, and dramatic finishes. With its quintessential March Madness atmosphere, fans can expect nothing less than thrilling basketball action. Buckle up for an exhilarating ride as college teams vie for glory and a chance at the national title! Who will cut down the nets this year? Stay tuned!