It wasn’t the maddest of Marches.

We didn't see many upsets in this year’s NCAA Tournaments, on either the men’s or the women’s side. But there have still been plenty of dramatic moments, unlikely comebacks and impressive — sometimes record-setting — performances.

As the college basketball season wraps up, we look back at the photos that have defined this year’s tournaments.

Auriemma hugs Huskies star Paige Bueckers as she comes off the floor late in the game. This was Bueckers' last game in a UConn uniform.
Auriemma hugs Huskies star Paige Bueckers as she comes off the floor late in the game. This was Bueckers' last game in a UConn uniform.
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UConn's Azzi Fudd drives to the basket against South Carolina. She scored 24 points in the title game — 13 in the first half.
UConn's Azzi Fudd drives to the basket against South Carolina. She scored 24 points in the title game — 13 in the first half.
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UConn and South Carolina players box out for a rebound.
UConn and South Carolina players box out for a rebound.
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Houston's Emanuel Sharp, center, and J'Wan Roberts, left, celebrate after defeating Duke in the Final Four on Saturday, April 5. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-final-four-04-05-25#cm955vnpd00053b6mcv6ls770">The Cougars pulled off a comeback for the ages</a>, winning 70-67 to advance to the title game for the first time since 1984.
Houston's Emanuel Sharp, center, and J'Wan Roberts, left, celebrate after defeating Duke in the Final Four on Saturday, April 5. The Cougars pulled off a comeback for the ages, winning 70-67 to advance to the title game for the first time since 1984.
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Duke's Cooper Flagg dunks the ball near a trio of Houston defenders on April 5. Duke led by 14 points with over 8:17 minutes left to play and held a six-point lead with 1:14 remaining. But cold offense and turnovers cost the Blue Devils down the stretch.
Duke's Cooper Flagg dunks the ball near a trio of Houston defenders on April 5. Duke led by 14 points with over 8:17 minutes left to play and held a six-point lead with 1:14 remaining. But cold offense and turnovers cost the Blue Devils down the stretch.
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Auburn's Johni Broome, left, and Florida's Alex Condon react to a foul call during their Final Four game on Saturday. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-final-four-04-05-25#cm955vnpd00053b6mcv6ls770">Florida outlasted Auburn</a> in a heavyweight bout between the two best teams in the SEC, using a second-half charge to take home a 79-73 victory.
Auburn's Johni Broome, left, and Florida's Alex Condon react to a foul call during their Final Four game on Saturday. Florida outlasted Auburn in a heavyweight bout between the two best teams in the SEC, using a second-half charge to take home a 79-73 victory.
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Florida guard Alijah Martin dunks the ball against Auburn on April 5. Florida is seeking its third championship in program history — and its first since 2007.
Florida guard Alijah Martin dunks the ball against Auburn on April 5. Florida is seeking its third championship in program history — and its first since 2007.
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UConn's Jana El Alfy, left, and Paige Bueckers celebrate a play during the Huskies' <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-final-four-04-03-25#cm93iuxko00003b6mzj6xlgpy">Final Four win over UCLA</a> on Friday, April 4. UConn crushed the Bruins 85<strong>-</strong>51.
UConn's Jana El Alfy, left, and Paige Bueckers celebrate a play during the Huskies' Final Four win over UCLA on Friday, April 4. UConn crushed the Bruins 85-51.
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UCLA guard Kiki Rice and UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen go after a loose ball on April 4.
UCLA guard Kiki Rice and UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen go after a loose ball on April 4.
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South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards goes up for a basket during the Gamecocks' <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-final-four-04-03-25#cm93iuxko00003b6mzj6xlgpy">Final Four win over Texas</a> on April 4. The freshman came off the bench to score 13 points and grab 11 rebounds.
South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards goes up for a basket during the Gamecocks' Final Four win over Texas on April 4. The freshman came off the bench to score 13 points and grab 11 rebounds.
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The South Carolina bench celebrates during the fourth quarter against Texas on April 4.
The South Carolina bench celebrates during the fourth quarter against Texas on April 4.
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Texas’ Taylor Jones celebrates with Hook ‘Em the mascot on Monday, March 31, after the Longhorns <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/sport/ncaa-womens-basketball-elite-eight-03-31-25-spt/index.html">defeated TCU</a> to clinch a spot in the Final Four.
Texas’ Taylor Jones celebrates with Hook ‘Em the mascot on Monday, March 31, after the Longhorns defeated TCU to clinch a spot in the Final Four.
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UConn players celebrate after their <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/sport/ncaa-womens-basketball-elite-eight-03-31-25-spt/index.html">Elite Eight win over USC</a> on March 31. The Huskies have only missed one Final Four since 2008.
UConn players celebrate after their Elite Eight win over USC on March 31. The Huskies have only missed one Final Four since 2008.
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A JuJu Watkins figure stands near USC’s bench during their Elite Eight game against UConn. The superstar <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/24/sport/southern-cal-juju-watkins-carried-off-court-with-knee-injury-spt/index.html">suffered a season-ending knee injury</a> earlier in the tournament.
A JuJu Watkins figure stands near USC’s bench during their Elite Eight game against UConn. The superstar suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier in the tournament.
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Auburn center Johni Broome rises for a layup during the Tigers’ Elite Eight win against Michigan State on Sunday, March 30. Broome suffered a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-elite-eight-03-30-25#cm8w7x1bm003a356vdgbdzour">scary elbow injury</a> during the second half and had to leave the game, but <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-elite-eight-03-30-25#cm8w8gxm2003v356vy7v8kpfj">he returned from the locker room</a> to help the Tigers secure a 70-64 win. Broome finished with a game-high 25 points and 14 rebounds.
Auburn center Johni Broome rises for a layup during the Tigers’ Elite Eight win against Michigan State on Sunday, March 30. Broome suffered a scary elbow injury during the second half and had to leave the game, but he returned from the locker room to help the Tigers secure a 70-64 win. Broome finished with a game-high 25 points and 14 rebounds.
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Houston’s Emanuel Sharp is defended by Tennessee’s Igor Milicic Jr. during an Elite Eight game on March 30. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-elite-eight-03-30-25#cm8w35xo50005356mt87iai1v">Houston won 69-50</a> after limiting the Volunteers to just 15 first-half points. All four No. 1 seeds advanced to the men’s Final Four for the first time since 2008.
Houston’s Emanuel Sharp is defended by Tennessee’s Igor Milicic Jr. during an Elite Eight game on March 30. Houston won 69-50 after limiting the Volunteers to just 15 first-half points. All four No. 1 seeds advanced to the men’s Final Four for the first time since 2008.
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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley signs an infant’s pants after the Gamecocks’ <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-elite-eight-03-30-25#cm8w06adm003h356ma61y9gg9">Elite Eight victory over Duke</a> on March 30. Under Staley, the Gamecocks have made the Final Four in five straight seasons.
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley signs an infant’s pants after the Gamecocks’ Elite Eight victory over Duke on March 30. Under Staley, the Gamecocks have made the Final Four in five straight seasons.
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Players from Duke and South Carolina eye a rebound during their Elite Eight matchup. South Carolina, the defending national champions, booked its Final Four spot with a 54-50 win.
Players from Duke and South Carolina eye a rebound during their Elite Eight matchup. South Carolina, the defending national champions, booked its Final Four spot with a 54-50 win.
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UCLA head coach Cori Close celebrates with her team after their <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-elite-eight-03-30-25#cm8w5933u00003b6mxceyam18">Elite Eight win over LSU</a> on March 30. It’s the first time that UCLA’s women’s team has made the Final Four.
UCLA head coach Cori Close celebrates with her team after their Elite Eight win over LSU on March 30. It’s the first time that UCLA’s women’s team has made the Final Four.
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LSU’s Aneesah Morrow defends UCLA’s Angela Dugalic on March 30. UCLA was the top overall seed in this year’s tournament.
LSU’s Aneesah Morrow defends UCLA’s Angela Dugalic on March 30. UCLA was the top overall seed in this year’s tournament.
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LSU head coach Kim Mulkey reacts as UCLA’s Kiki Rice and LSU’s Kailyn Gilbert compete for a loose ball. Three of the four 1-seeds made the Final Four on the women’s side: South Carolina, Texas and UCLA. UConn is a 2-seed.
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey reacts as UCLA’s Kiki Rice and LSU’s Kailyn Gilbert compete for a loose ball. Three of the four 1-seeds made the Final Four on the women’s side: South Carolina, Texas and UCLA. UConn is a 2-seed.
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Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. cuts down the nets on Saturday, March 29, after the Gators defeated Texas Tech to advance to the Final Four. Florida trailed by nine with just a little more than three minutes left in the game, but Clayton’s 3-point heroics helped the Gators mount a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-scores-03-29-25#cm8uwnkkc005n3b6md8ieha90">furious comeback</a> to win 84-79. He finished with 30 points.
Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. cuts down the nets on Saturday, March 29, after the Gators defeated Texas Tech to advance to the Final Four. Florida trailed by nine with just a little more than three minutes left in the game, but Clayton’s 3-point heroics helped the Gators mount a furious comeback to win 84-79. He finished with 30 points.
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Florida band members perform before the team’s Elite Eight game on March 29.
Florida band members perform before the team’s Elite Eight game on March 29.
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Duke players celebrate with the East Regional trophy after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-scores-03-29-25#cm8v21mv90042356wb3c899p7">they crushed Alabama 85-65 in the Elite Eight</a> on March 29.
Duke players celebrate with the East Regional trophy after they crushed Alabama 85-65 in the Elite Eight on March 29.
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Alabama players respond to media questions in the locker room following their loss to Duke. Alabama made the Final Four last season.
Alabama players respond to media questions in the locker room following their loss to Duke. Alabama made the Final Four last season.
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UConn star Paige Bueckers <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-scores-03-29-25#cm8uufz1z0005356we4fljh4e">scored a career-high 40 points</a> during the Huskies’ Sweet Sixteen win over Oklahoma on March 29. Bueckers is widely expected to become the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
UConn star Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points during the Huskies’ Sweet Sixteen win over Oklahoma on March 29. Bueckers is widely expected to become the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
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TCU’s Madison Conner, left, and Notre Dame’s Cassandre Prosper race for a loose ball during a Sweet Sixteen game on March 29. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-scores-03-29-25#cm8uldicd0000356msjg2grez">TCU advanced with a 71-62 victory</a>.
TCU’s Madison Conner, left, and Notre Dame’s Cassandre Prosper race for a loose ball during a Sweet Sixteen game on March 29. TCU advanced with a 71-62 victory.
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Players from Texas and Tennessee battle for a rebound during a Sweet Sixteen matchup on March 29.
Players from Texas and Tennessee battle for a rebound during a Sweet Sixteen matchup on March 29.
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Michigan State forward Coen Carr throws down a vicious dunk during the Spartans’ <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-03-28-25#cm8tiz7eq004k3b6mdiun502b">Sweet Sixteen win against Ole Miss</a> on Friday, March 28.
Michigan State forward Coen Carr throws down a vicious dunk during the Spartans’ Sweet Sixteen win against Ole Miss on Friday, March 28.
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Auburn players and head coach Bruce Pearl celebrate their <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-03-28-25#cm8tog86f008x3b6m7ng2nzcl">Sweet Sixteen victory over Michigan</a> on March 28.
Auburn players and head coach Bruce Pearl celebrate their Sweet Sixteen victory over Michigan on March 28.
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Houston guard Milos Uzan scores a layup with just 0.9 seconds remaining to lift the Cougars to a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-03-28-25#cm8tq61mv008c356wc52bww0b">62-60 victory over Purdue</a> in the Sweet Sixteen. The score came off a <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25178897-houstons-milos-uzan-hails-beautiful-inbounds-play-vs-purdue-make-elite-8" target="_blank">brilliant inbounds play</a>.
Houston guard Milos Uzan scores a layup with just 0.9 seconds remaining to lift the Cougars to a 62-60 victory over Purdue in the Sweet Sixteen. The score came off a brilliant inbounds play.
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UCLA’s Lauren Betts, left, and Ole Miss’ Christeen Iwuala reach for the opening tipoff during a Sweet Sixteen game on March 28. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-03-28-25#cm8tmqoxy00003b6mjgb8ywo4">Betts went 15-for-16 during the game</a> and scored 31 points as the Bruins advanced to the Elite Eight.
UCLA’s Lauren Betts, left, and Ole Miss’ Christeen Iwuala reach for the opening tipoff during a Sweet Sixteen game on March 28. Betts went 15-for-16 during the game and scored 31 points as the Bruins advanced to the Elite Eight.
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Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against Arizona on March 27. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-03-27-25#cm8s9tm9e008a3b6m7kcxkre6">The Blue Devils won a 100-93 shootout</a> to move on to the Elite Eight. Flagg, who is likely to be the top pick in the NBA Draft, had a team-high 30 points and seven assists.
Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against Arizona on March 27. The Blue Devils won a 100-93 shootout to move on to the Elite Eight. Flagg, who is likely to be the top pick in the NBA Draft, had a team-high 30 points and seven assists.
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Khaman Maluach, another one of Duke’s sensational freshmen, dunks against Arizona.
Khaman Maluach, another one of Duke’s sensational freshmen, dunks against Arizona.
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Duke players are introduced before the Arizona game.
Duke players are introduced before the Arizona game.
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Texas Tech’s Darrion Williams hits a late 3-pointer to force overtime in the Sweet Sixteen win over Arkansas on March 27. He would later score the game-winner as the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-03-27-25#cm8sarny3000l356vacsb3o58">Red Raiders won 85-83</a>. At one point in the second half, Texas Tech trailed by 16 points.
Texas Tech’s Darrion Williams hits a late 3-pointer to force overtime in the Sweet Sixteen win over Arkansas on March 27. He would later score the game-winner as the Red Raiders won 85-83. At one point in the second half, Texas Tech trailed by 16 points.
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Alabama’s Aden Holloway lets it fly during a Sweet Sixteen game against BYU on March 27. The Crimson Tide hit 25 3-pointers — <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-03-27-25#cm8s33kwt003n3b6me7vnnpj0">an NCAA Tournament record</a> — as they won 113-88.
Alabama’s Aden Holloway lets it fly during a Sweet Sixteen game against BYU on March 27. The Crimson Tide hit 25 3-pointers — an NCAA Tournament record — as they won 113-88.
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Alabama’s Karly Weathers, left, shoots over Maryland players during a Sweet Sixteen game on March 24. Maryland won 111-108 in double overtime.
Alabama’s Karly Weathers, left, shoots over Maryland players during a Sweet Sixteen game on March 24. Maryland won 111-108 in double overtime.
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Alabama’s Sarah Ashlee Barker scored 45 points in the loss to Maryland. It was a school record and one of the highest-scoring games for any player in tournament history.
Alabama’s Sarah Ashlee Barker scored 45 points in the loss to Maryland. It was a school record and one of the highest-scoring games for any player in tournament history.
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UConn’s Paige Bueckers thanks fans in Storrs, Connecticut, after she played her final home game on March 24. The Huskies had just defeated South Dakota State 91-57 in a second-round game.
UConn’s Paige Bueckers thanks fans in Storrs, Connecticut, after she played her final home game on March 24. The Huskies had just defeated South Dakota State 91-57 in a second-round game.
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USC star JuJu Watkins holds her knee in agony after she injured it during a second-round game against Mississippi State on March 24. She was later <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/24/sport/southern-cal-juju-watkins-carried-off-court-with-knee-injury-spt/index.html">ruled out for the rest of the tournament</a>.
USC star JuJu Watkins holds her knee in agony after she injured it during a second-round game against Mississippi State on March 24. She was later ruled out for the rest of the tournament.
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Arizona guard Caleb Love drives to the basket during the Wildcats’ <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8mjpboz007g3b6m8nppueti">second-round win over Oregon</a> on March 23. Love scored a game-high 29 points.
Arizona guard Caleb Love drives to the basket during the Wildcats’ second-round win over Oregon on March 23. Love scored a game-high 29 points.
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TCU's Hailey Van Lith is defended by Louisville’s Olivia Cochran during a second-round game on March 23. Van Lith, who once played for Louisville, had 16 points and 10 assists <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8m6ds8100003b6mjzdzp5xe">to help the Horned Frogs win 85-70</a>.
TCU's Hailey Van Lith is defended by Louisville’s Olivia Cochran during a second-round game on March 23. Van Lith, who once played for Louisville, had 16 points and 10 assists to help the Horned Frogs win 85-70.
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Baylor’s Jeremy Roach reacts after the Bears were <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8m4r4h90069356mzkm67eps">knocked out of the tournament by Duke</a> on March 23. Roach played for Duke last season.
Baylor’s Jeremy Roach reacts after the Bears were knocked out of the tournament by Duke on March 23. Roach played for Duke last season.
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Florida’s Alijah Martin celebrates a dunk in the second half of <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8lyniqz0035356mwuees5km">the Gators’ 77-75 win over defending champion UConn</a> on March 23. UConn also won it all two years ago.
Florida’s Alijah Martin celebrates a dunk in the second half of the Gators’ 77-75 win over defending champion UConn on March 23. UConn also won it all two years ago.
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UConn head coach Dan Hurley reacts to a call during the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8lyjow20000356mtus15rr8">second-round loss to Florida</a>.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley reacts to a call during the second-round loss to Florida.
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Duke’s Ashlon Jackson strikes a Steph Curry-like “night-night” pose during a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8lz0ibd000z3b6mrqofkg6k">second-round win against Oregon</a> on March 23. Jackson scored 20 points — all in the second half.
Duke’s Ashlon Jackson strikes a Steph Curry-like “night-night” pose during a second-round win against Oregon on March 23. Jackson scored 20 points — all in the second half.
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Kansas State’s Kennedy Taylor, right, celebrates the Wildcats’ <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8m25207001k3b6mzq1vkh9p">second-round win over Kentucky</a> on March 23. Kansas State won 80-79 in overtime.
Kansas State’s Kennedy Taylor, right, celebrates the Wildcats’ second-round win over Kentucky on March 23. Kansas State won 80-79 in overtime.
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Maryland freshman center Derik Queen <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-23-2025#cm8mdgp5b003x3b6mc5d9o0xp">shoots a game-winning bank shot as time expires</a>, lifting the Terrapins to a 72-71 second-round win over Colorado State on March 23.
Maryland freshman center Derik Queen shoots a game-winning bank shot as time expires, lifting the Terrapins to a 72-71 second-round win over Colorado State on March 23.
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South Dakota State players celebrate their first-round victory over Oklahoma State on March 22.
South Dakota State players celebrate their first-round victory over Oklahoma State on March 22.
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NC State students show support for their women’s team in its first-round win over Vermont on March 22.
NC State students show support for their women’s team in its first-round win over Vermont on March 22.
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Wisconsin’s John Tonje shoots the ball during a second-round game against BYU on March 22. Tonje scored a tournament-high 37 points, but he missed a shot at the buzzer and <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-22-2025#cm8l1ak3x001r356mgvwk6p0g">BYU won 91-89</a>.
Wisconsin’s John Tonje shoots the ball during a second-round game against BYU on March 22. Tonje scored a tournament-high 37 points, but he missed a shot at the buzzer and BYU won 91-89.
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Houston guard Emanuel Sharp is defended by Gonzaga’s Dusty Stromer during a second-round game on March 22.
Houston guard Emanuel Sharp is defended by Gonzaga’s Dusty Stromer during a second-round game on March 22.
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Arkansas players mob teammate Johnell Davis following <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-22-2025#cm8kp9x4m0005356mdavppawe">their upset win over St. John’s</a> on March 22. Arkansas, a 7 seed, knocked off the second-seeded Red Storm 75-66.
Arkansas players mob teammate Johnell Davis following their upset win over St. John’s on March 22. Arkansas, a 7 seed, knocked off the second-seeded Red Storm 75-66.
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The Arkansas-St. John’s game featured a juicy matchup of <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-22-2025#cm8kjngws0036356mx5bt8qaz">longtime rival coaches</a>: Arkansas’ John Calipari, left, and Rick Pitino. Both men won national championships at Kentucky, and they often faced each other when Calipari coached Kentucky and Pitino coached Louisville.
The Arkansas-St. John’s game featured a juicy matchup of longtime rival coaches: Arkansas’ John Calipari, left, and Rick Pitino. Both men won national championships at Kentucky, and they often faced each other when Calipari coached Kentucky and Pitino coached Louisville.
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The Richmond Spiders, led by head coach Aaron Roussell, react after their <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-21-2025#cm8ji2n5j002j356m5ki314uy">first-round victory over Georgia Tech</a> on March 21. It was the first tournament win ever for Richmond’s women’s team.
The Richmond Spiders, led by head coach Aaron Roussell, react after their first-round victory over Georgia Tech on March 21. It was the first tournament win ever for Richmond’s women’s team.
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The Oregon Duck plays with a security guard during a first-round game on March 21.
The Oregon Duck plays with a security guard during a first-round game on March 21.
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A Colorado State fan celebrates during the Rams’ <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-21-2025#cm8j7eavr0018356mjgxf42ut">first-round victory over Memphis</a> on March 21. Colorado State, a 12-seed, defeated the No. 5 seed 78-70.
A Colorado State fan celebrates during the Rams’ first-round victory over Memphis on March 21. Colorado State, a 12-seed, defeated the No. 5 seed 78-70.
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Baylor’s Jalen Celestine is fouled by Mississippi State’s RJ Melendez during a first-round game on March 21.
Baylor’s Jalen Celestine is fouled by Mississippi State’s RJ Melendez during a first-round game on March 21.
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Amir Khan, a student manager with 12-seed McNeese State, celebrates with the team after it knocked off 5-seed Clemson in the first round on March 20. Khan, nicknamed “Aura,” has become famous for being <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/march-madness-live-updates-03-20-2025#cm8htg4ol0007356mlhtv61vd">the team’s most vociferous hype-man</a>, rapping with the players and holding a boombox as they exit from the tunnel.
Amir Khan, a student manager with 12-seed McNeese State, celebrates with the team after it knocked off 5-seed Clemson in the first round on March 20. Khan, nicknamed “Aura,” has become famous for being the team’s most vociferous hype-man, rapping with the players and holding a boombox as they exit from the tunnel.
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Drake’s Tavion Banks dunks during a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/20/sport/march-madness-results-spt/index.html">first-round upset over Missouri</a> on March 20. Drake was an 11-seed and Missouri was a 6-seed.
Drake’s Tavion Banks dunks during a first-round upset over Missouri on March 20. Drake was an 11-seed and Missouri was a 6-seed.
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Washington players huddle before their “First Four” game against Columbia on March 20.
Washington players huddle before their “First Four” game against Columbia on March 20.
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Alabama State players celebrate after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/18/sport/ncaa-mens-college-basketball-first-four-spt/index.html">scoring with under a second left</a> to win 70-68 in their “First Four” game against St. Francis on March 18.
Alabama State players celebrate after scoring with under a second left to win 70-68 in their “First Four” game against St. Francis on March 18.
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