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Who’s in the Sweet 16? Updated March Madness Bracket and Tournament Schedule

Tracking the NCAA Tournament: From 68 to 16

The 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament is entering its second round, with only 16 teams remaining in the race for the national championship. On Sunday, March 22, the tournament will continue to narrow down the field, following the initial eight games that took place on Saturday, March 21.

The opening round saw a mix of dominant performances and unexpected upsets. No. 1 Michigan started strong with a 95-72 victory over No. 9 Saint Louis, while the final game of the day featured No. 4 Arkansas against No. 12 High Point. While most top seeds advanced, there were enough surprises to keep fans on edge as the tournament moves into the next stage.

Sweet 16 Berths Secured

On Sunday, No. 2 Purdue became the first team to secure a spot in the Sweet 16 after defeating No. 7 Miami 79-69 in the West Region. The final game of the day will determine which team from the Midwest Region advances—either No. 4 Alabama or No. 5 Texas Tech.

Who’s Making the Sweet 16?

Here’s a breakdown of the teams that have made it through the second round:

  • East Region: No. 1 Duke, No. 3 Michigan State, No. 5 St. John’s, No. 9 Iowa
  • Midwest Region: No. 1 Michigan, No. 2 Iowa State, No. 4 Arkansas, No. 6 Tennessee
  • South Region: No. 3 Illinois, No. 4 Nebraska, No. 2 Houston
  • West Region: No. 2 Purdue, No. 4 Arkansas, No. 11 Texas

First Round Winners and Losers

The first round delivered several standout moments, including buzzer-beaters and surprising upsets. Some of the most memorable performances included:

  • No. 1 Michigan’s dominant win over No. 9 Saint Louis.
  • No. 4 Arkansas’ close call against No. 12 High Point.
  • No. 2 Purdue’s strong showing against No. 7 Miami.
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These games set the tone for an exciting second round, with many high-ranked teams facing tough challenges.

Sweet 16 Schedule and Locations

The Sweet 16 games are scheduled for the following dates and locations:

  • Thursday, March 26
  • Toyota Center in Houston
  • SAP Center in San Jose, California
  • Friday, March 27
  • United Center in Chicago
  • Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Updated Brackets and Matchups

The brackets for each region are updated as teams advance. Here’s a look at the current matchups:

East Region

  • First Round
  • No. 1 Duke 71, No. 16 Siena 65
  • No. 2 UConn 82, No. 15 Furman 71
  • No. 3 Michigan State 92, No. 14 North Dakota State 67
  • No. 4 Kansas 68, No. 13 California Baptist 60
  • No. 5 St. John’s 79, No. 12 Northern Iowa 53
  • No. 6 Louisville 83, No. 11 South Florida 79
  • No. 7 UCLA 75, No. 10 Central Florida 71
  • No. 9 TCU 66, No. 8 Ohio State 64
  • Second Round
  • No. 1 Duke 81, No. 9 TCU 58
  • No. 5 St. John’s 67, No. 4 Kansas 65
  • No. 3 Michigan State 77, Louisville 69
  • No. 2 UConn vs. No. 7 UCLA, Sunday
  • Sweet 16
  • No. 1 Duke vs. No. 5 St. John’s
  • No. 3 Michigan State vs. UConn/UCLA winner

Midwest Region

  • First Round
  • No. 1 Michigan 101, No. 16 Howard 80
  • No. 2 Iowa State 108, No. 15 Tennessee State 74
  • No. 3 Virginia 82, No. 14 Wright State 73
  • No. 4 Alabama 90, No. 13 Hofstra 70
  • No. 5 Texas Tech 91, No. 12 Howard 71
  • No. 6 Tennessee 78, No. 11 Miami (Ohio) 56
  • No. 7 Kentucky 89, No. 10 Santa Clara 84 (OT)
  • No. 9 Saint Louis 102, No. 8 Georgia 77
  • Second Round
  • No. 1 Michigan 95, No. 9 Saint Louis 72
  • No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 5 Texas Tech, Sunday
  • No. 6 Tennessee 79, No. 3 Virginia 72
  • No. 2 Iowa State 82, No. 7 Kentucky 63
  • Sweet 16
  • No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 4 Alabama/No. 5 Texas Tech
  • No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Tennessee
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South Region

  • First Round
  • No. 1 Florida 114, No. 16 Prairie View A&M 55
  • No. 2 Houston 78, No. 15 Idaho 47
  • No. 3 Illinois 105, No. 14 Penn 70
  • No. 4 Nebraska 76, No. 13 Troy 47
  • No. 5 Vanderbilt 78, No. 12 McNeese 68
  • No. 11 VCU 82, No. 6 North Carolina 78
  • No. 10 Texas A&M 63, No. 7 Saint Mary’s 50
  • No. 9 Iowa 67, No. 8 Clemson 61
  • Second Round
  • No. 9 Iowa 73, No. 1 Florida 72
  • No. 4 Nebraska 76, No. 5 Vanderbilt 74
  • No. 3 Illinois 76, No. 11 VCU 55
  • No. 2 Houston 88, No. 10 Texas A&M 57
  • Sweet 16
  • No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 Houston
  • No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 1 Florida/No. 9 Iowa

West Region

  • First Round
  • No. 1 Arizona 82, No. 16 Long Island 58
  • No. 2 Purdue 104, No. 15 Queens 71
  • No. 3 Gonzaga 73, No. 14 Kennesaw State 64
  • No. 4 Arkansas 97, No. 13 Hawai’i 78
  • No. 12 High Point 83, No. 5 Wisconsin 82
  • No. 11 Texas 79, No. 6 BYU 71
  • No. 9 Utah State 86, No. 8 Villanova 76
  • No. 7 Miami 80, No. 10 Missouri 66
  • Second Round
  • No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 9 Utah State, Sunday
  • No. 4 Arkansas 94, No. 12 High Point 88
  • No. 11 Texas 74, No. 3 Gonzaga 68
  • No. 2 Purdue 79, No. 7 Miami 69
  • Sweet 16
  • No. 4 Arkansas vs. Arizona/Utah State winner
  • No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 11 Texas

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