NCAA tournament 2025: No. 12 McNeese State rides dominant first half past No. 5 Clemson as ACC gets off to 0 2 start in first round

NCAA tournament 2025: No. 12 McNeese State rides dominant first half past No. 5 Clemson as ACC gets off to 0-2 start in first round

McNeese State backup Brandon Murray outscored Clemson in the first half and the Cowboys held off a late Tigers rally for the win.

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McNeese stuns Clemson in March Madness 12-5 upset: Cowboys pick up Southland's first-ever tourney win over ACC

McNeese is moving on to the second round after holding off a late Clemson run

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How Clemson basketball proved unready for March Madness in upset loss to McNeese State

A disastrous 13-point first half knocked Clemson basketball from the NCAA Tournament in the first round, 69-67 to McNeese State, despite a late rally.

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March Madness 2025: No. 5 Clemson narrowly misses tying infamous NCAA tournament record in first half vs. No. 12 McNeese

The Tigers really, really struggled offensively.

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McNeese State pulls March Madness upset with men's NCAA Tournament defeat of Clemson

The first upset of the NCAA men's tournament has been pulled off by McNeese State, which defeated Clemson in convincing fashion Thursday.

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Clemson vs. McNeese odds, March Madness predictions: 2025 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for McNeese Cowboys vs. Clemson Tigers on Thursday in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament

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McNeese scripts 'biggest day' in upset of Clemson

McNeese coach Will Wade and his boom box-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off No. 5 seed Clemson in the first bracket buster of the NCAA tournament.

ESPN - 11h

How LSU fans reacted to Will Wade leading McNeese to NCAA Tournament win

McNeese upset Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here's how LSU fans reacted to their former coach getting the win.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

McNeese State stuns Clemson for first upset of March Madness 2025

The 12th-seeded McNeese State Cowboys became the first team to slip on Cinderella’s slippers this March, upsetting No. 5 Clemson, 69-67, in stunning fashion on Thursday afternoon.

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Purdue will face McNeese in round of 32

It got interesting late, but 12-seeded McNeese showed the country why Will Wade's team is so dangerous coming into March. #12 McNeese knocked off #5 Clemson on Thursday, 69-67. McNeese dominated ...

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No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn first March Madness victory

McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson 69-67 on Friday in the first bracket ...

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Tiny McNeese and viral manager stun Clemson in first March Madness upset

No 12 McNeese hold off No 5 seed Clemson in win No 4 Purdue survive No 13 High Point’s upset bid Cheat sheet: highlights and how to win your bracket McNeese coach Will Wade and his ...

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Five things to know about McNeese State, the newest March Madness darling

No. 12 seed McNeese State became the NCAA Tournament’s first Cinderella on Thursday afternoon, upsetting the fifth-ranked Clemson Tigers.

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Cincinnati vs. Oklahoma State prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Big 12 Tournament picks from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Oklahoma State vs. Cincinnati in the 2025 Big 12 Tournament first-round game on Tuesday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Clemson basketball faces familiar faces in March Madness vs McNeese State, including Will Wade

Clemson will face McNeese State in March Madness first round. The game will reunite Cowboys coach Will Wade with alma mater.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

NCAA Tournament first-round matchups kick off March Madness. Breaking down each game

The first Thursday of the NCAA men's tournament features 16 matchups that make up half of the first round. A breakdown of every game.

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Michigan basketball vs UC San Diego: Updates, highlights from NCAA tournament first round

No. 5 Michigan plays No. 12 UC San Diego in first round of March Madness trying to reach the next round of NCAA tournament. Follow for live updates.

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Dillon Hunter injury update: Clemson basketball guard injures right hand vs SMU in ACC tournament

Dillon Hunter suffered a right hand injury in the final seconds of the first half vs SMU. He returned to the starting lineup in the ACC tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Student Manager steals spotlight during first round of March Madness

McNeese’s upset win over Clemson in the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament was a big deal for the team and yet the players on the court are being upstaged by their student manager ...

NBC News - 3h

Get to know the Bryant Bulldogs, Michigan State's first NCAA Tournament opponent

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NCAA Tournament's First Four tips off; Dodgers start season with win; Joe Burrow gets Bengals to spend big

Could North Carolina or San Diego State be the next First Four team to make a run?

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March Madness: USA TODAY Sports on Florida-Norfolk State in NCAA Tournament first round

USA TODAY Sports overviews Florida Gators vs Norfolk State Spartans matchup in NCAA Tournament first round to start March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

McNeese's student manager has a boom box, 'aura' and now an NIL deal as Cowboys win first NCAA Tournament game

Khan and the Cowboys are dancing into the second round after a big win over Clemson

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Coaches Will Wade, Brad Brownell preview McNeese State-Clemson NCAA tournament matchup

The 12-5 matchups have historically created some of the most memorable games in tourney history and Thursday’s game might make for another.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Auburn basketball March Madness prediction: Our pick for 2025 NCAA Tournament first round

Auburn basketball will face either Alabama State or St Francis in the first round. Here's our prediction for the 2025 NCAA Tournament basketball game.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

RECAP: Wisconsin basketball rolls past Montana in NCAA Tournament first round

The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers cruised to an 85-66 triumph over No. 14-seed Montana Grizzlies in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

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Momcilovic stars as Iowa State knocks off Lipscomb 82-55 in NCAA Tournament

Milan Momcilovic scored 17 of his 20 points in the first half, and third-seeded Iowa State routed Lipscomb 82-55 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

ABC News - 5h

RMU will play Alabama in first round of 2025 NCAA tournament

The Robert Morris University Colonials have learned who their opponents are for the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

UCLA vs. Utah State odds, March Madness predictions, start time: 2025 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Utah State vs. UCLA picks for the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday

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March Madness upsets continue as Colorado State tops Memphis in men's NCAA Tournament

Another double-digit seed has advanced in the NCAA men's tournament. No. 12 Colorado State knocked off Memphis in their first-round game in Seattle.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

March Madness bracket 2025: NCAA tournament first round schedule

The 68-team NCAA tournament field is set. Here's the 2025 March Madness first round schedule, including First Four and all four regions.

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Where is McNeese State? Cowboys look to upset Clemson

Thursday's first full day of action has many wondering: Who the heck is McNeese State?

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Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness

Kyan Evans made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead No. 12 seed Colorado State past fifth-seeded Memphis 78-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Women's March Madness 2025: Ranking the top five NCAA Tournament first round matchups

The first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament begins Friday

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March Madness perfect bracket tracker: McNeese knocks out 85% of brackets with upset of Clemson

The Cowboys provided the first big upset of the 2025 NCAA tournament.

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Purdue basketball prediction vs McNeese: Who has edge in March Madness second round

Purdue was a popular upset pick in the first round, will No. 12 McNeese State be this March Madness' Cinderella?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

UCLA dominates Utah State to set up NCAA tournament showdown with Tennessee

Eric Dailey Jr. and Skyy Clark each finish with 14 points as UCLA overcomes a temporary injury to Aday Mara to cruise to a 72-47 win over Utah State in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

TCU vs. Colorado prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Big 12 Tournament picks, best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Colorado Buffaloes vs. TCU Horned Frogs in the first round of the 2025 Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

March Madness 2025 scores, winners and losers: SEC off to slow start, ACC outright stumbles out of gate

Two of college basketball's most powerful conferences have work to do after the first day of the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - 13h

Duke women’s basketball to face Lehigh to open March Madness in 2025 NCAA Tournament

Duke women's basketball just won its first ACC tournament championship in 12 years, and now the Blue Devils head into March Madness as a No. 2 seed.

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