What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.

The first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament began Thursday with some surprising results and dramatic finishes.

Iowa basketball is back in the NCAA Tournament bracket for the first time since 2023. Check out the live March Madness score ...

Dybantsa couldn't lift BYU over the Longhorns, Buckyball is a winner in NCAA Tournament debut and more takeaways ...

After a monumental 2025-2026 campaign which included earning their seventh MAAC title, the Siena Saints fell to the Duke Blue ...

It felt like a plot pulled straight from an inspirational sports movie. But McNamara’s strategy ultimately backfired. Siena looked gassed down the stretch, as Duke went on a 15-4 run to take the lead ...

The NCAA Tournament never disappoints. No. 12 High Point defeated No. 5 Wisconsin, No. 11 Texas moved past No. 6 BYU and No. 11 VCU eliminated No. 6 North Carolina.

A Florida couple’s baby name hinges on the NCAA tournament champion. Yes, March Madness means everything to them ...

Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge ...

Michigan picked up its defensive intensity in the second half and turned a close contest into a 101-80 romp over Howard.

The Iowa State Cyclones earned a two seed in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and are a heavy favorite to play again Sunday in St. Louis. But first, they must win Friday’s matchup against ...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nobody on the Iowa State bench knew how badly Joshua Jefferson was hurt when the All-American forward landed awkwardly on his left ankle in the opening minutes of their first-round ...