The men’s tournament begins the second round as the women’s tournament continues the first round on Saturday.
While the afternoon wave of games mostly features women’s matchups, the evening skews more toward the men. Either way, it’s going to be another loaded day of NCAA tournament action from start to finish.
9:30 p.m. — No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 15 California Baptist (ESPN2)
10 p.m. — No. 5 Utah vs. No. 12 South Dakota State (ESPNU)
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Oakland and NC State is a one-possession game heading into halftime.
Final: North Carolina 85, Michigan State 69
The Tar Heels looked like a composed, veteran team in this one and never really gave the Spartans an opening to make a comeback. RJ Davis led the way with 20 points, but Armando Bacot had 18 and Harrison Ingram finished with 17 points.
The Cyclones have gone on a little run and now have a 45-37 lead with 11:12 left in the second half.
Jack Gohlke has his third triple of the game.
It’s going to take a Herculean effort for Michigan State to get back into this one now.
Jack Gohlke just dropped another one.
The Tar Heels are in control now with under 5 minutes left in the game.
DJ Burns is still out here slinging the rock like a point guard.
The Tar Heels are up 7 with just over 7 minutes left in this one.
Oakland’s Jack Gohlke checks into the game and immediately hits a trey.
NC State vs. Oakland is underway and the Wolfpack is firing from deep early.
The Tar Heels and Spartans are back for the second half and MSU is eating into the lead. It’s now 48-45 after a 10-2 run.
Iowa State and Washington State finished the half knotted at 27. Jaylen Wells is carrying the Cougars with 16 points.
The offense is picking up a bit now on both ends. The Cyclones tied it up at 25 shortly after this.
Final: Mississippi 67, Marquette 55
The Rebels pulled away in the fourth quarter of this one. Madison Scott led all scorers with 20 points.
The Cougars and Cyclones have been engaged in a defensive battle early in Omaha. The Cougars have a slight edge, 16-15 with just over 6 minutes left in the first half.