2025‌ NCAA Tournament First Round: Top Seeds Dominate, Colorado State Pulls Off the lone ⁣Upset

The ‌first round ‌of ⁣the 2025 NCAA Tournament concluded Friday night, solidifying the field of 32 teams‍ vying for ⁤a ‌spot‍ in the Sweet 16. In a ​display of dominance,all top-four seeds advanced,marking only the sixth time ‍in tournament history this has occurred,and the ‌first as ‌2017.

Colorado State Stuns Memphis in First Round⁤ Upset

The only upset of the first round saw No. 12 seed Colorado State defeat No. ⁣5 seed Memphis with⁣ a final score of ‌78-70. Colorado State, ⁢despite ⁤being the lower seed, closed as the betting favorite and pulled away in the ⁤second half to secure the victory.

Blue Devils‌ Advance ⁢After Flagg’s Return

No. 1 seed Duke‌ initiated⁣ their tournament journey ⁤with a resounding 93-49 victory ⁢over No. 16 seed Mount St. Mary’s. Duke’s‍ standout freshman, Cooper ⁤Flagg, ⁣made a comeback after missing two games‌ due ‌to ‍a leg injury sustained in the ACC Tournament,⁢ contributing 14 points ‌to the winning ⁣effort.

Alabama⁤ Edges Past Robert morris in close Call

While the top seeds largely cruised, No. 2 ‍seed Alabama‌ faced a stern ‌test⁢ from​ No. 15⁢ seed Robert Morris. ‍Alabama ultimately prevailed with a 90-81 victory,closing the ⁣game with a‍ strong run after a tightly contested match.

First Round Scores and Highlights

Here’s a look at‍ some other key​ results from the ​first round:

• Baylor (9) 75,Mississippi State (8) 72
• Iowa State (3) 82,Lipscomb (14)​ 55
• Ole Miss (6) 71,North Carolina (11) 64
• Florida (1) 95,Norfolk State (16) 69
• New Mexico (10) 75,Marquette (7)⁤ 66
• UConn (8)‌ 67,Oklahoma (9) 59
• Michigan State (2) 87,Bryant (15)‌ 62
• Kentucky (3)‍ 76,Troy ⁣(14) ‌57
• Arizona (4) 93,Akron (13) 65
• Illinois (6) 86,Xavier (11) 73
• Oregon ​(5) 81,Liberty (12) 52
• Saint mary’s (7) 59,Vanderbilt (10) 56
• Maryland (4) 81,Grand Canyon (13) 49

2025‌ NCAA Tournament First Round: Top ​Seeds Dominate, Colorado State Pulls Off the lone ⁣Upset

The ‌first round ‌of ⁣the 2025 ⁣NCAA Tournament concluded Friday night, ‍solidifying the field of⁣ 32 ‌teams‍ vying for ⁤a ‌spot‍ in the Sweet 16.‍ In a ​display of dominance,all top-four seeds advanced,marking only the sixth⁤ time ‍in‍ tournament⁣ history ‍this has occurred,and ‌the ‌first as ‌2017.

Colorado State Stuns Memphis ​in First Round⁤ Upset

The only upset⁤ of the first round saw​ No. 12 seed ‌Colorado State defeat No. ⁣5 seed Memphis wiht⁣ a final score of ‌78-70. Colorado State, ‌⁢despite ⁤being the⁢ lower seed, closed​ as the betting ​favorite and pulled away in the ⁤second half too secure the victory.

Blue Devils‌ Advance‌ ⁢After Flagg’s Return

No. 1 seed Duke‌ initiated⁣ their tournament journey ⁤with⁢ a resounding 93-49 victory ⁢over No. 16 seed Mount St. ⁤mary’s. Duke’s‍ standout freshman, Cooper ⁤Flagg, ‍⁣made a comeback ‌after missing ‌two games‌ due ‌to ‍a leg ‍injury sustained in the ‌ACC Tournament,⁢ contributing 14 points ‌to the winning ⁣effort.

Alabama⁤ Edges Past Robert morris in close Call

While the ‍top seeds ‌largely cruised,No. 2 ‍seed​ Alabama‌ faced a ‍stern⁣ ‌test⁢ from​ No. 15⁢ seed Robert Morris. ‍Alabama ultimately ​prevailed with a 90-81 victory,closing the ⁣game with a‍ strong run ‍after a tightly⁣ contested match.

First Round Scores ‌and Highlights

Here’s a ​look at‍ some other key​ results from the ​first round:

• Baylor (9) 75,Mississippi State (8)⁤ 72
• Iowa State (3) 82,Lipscomb (14)​ 55
• Ole ‍Miss (6) 71,North Carolina (11) 64
• Florida (1)‌ 95,Norfolk State (16) 69
• New Mexico (10) 75,Marquette (7)⁤ 66
• UConn⁣ (8)‌ 67,Oklahoma (9) 59
• michigan State (2) 87,Bryant (15)‌ ⁣62
• Kentucky‍ (3)‍ 76,Troy ⁣(14) ‌57
• Arizona (4) 93,Akron ​(13) 65
• Illinois (6) 86,Xavier (11) 73
• Oregon ‌​(5) 81,Liberty ⁤(12)‌ 52
• Saint mary’s (7) 59,Vanderbilt (10) 56
• Maryland (4) 81,Grand⁢ Canyon (13) 49

2025 NCAA‍ Tournament First Round: Q&A

What’s the biggest‌ takeaway from the first round?

The dominance‌ of ⁣the ​top seeds, especially the fact that all top four​ seeds advanced,⁤ which is a rare occurrence⁢ in tournament history, happened only six times. Though,the other⁤ takeaway is ‌that upsets⁣ are always possible,as Colorado state proved.

How significant was Cooper Flagg’s return⁤ for Duke?

Flagg’s​ return was huge! The article highlights his⁣ contribution of 14 ⁤points, showing his impact on the team, and⁣ his return solidified Duke’s ‍status ⁣as a serious contender. keep an⁤ eye on his performance⁤ in the later rounds – he could be a game-changer.

What ⁣made Colorado State’s upset victory so surprising?

colorado State, a No.12 seed, ⁤defeating no.5 Memphis was remarkable, but even more so because Colorado State was the​ betting favorite. This shows the unpredictable nature of ⁢the tournament and that seeding doesn’t always tell the whole story.

What’s next for the teams that won in⁣ the first round?

Thay ‍advance to the ‌second round,⁢ where the competition will⁤ get even tougher! ⁢The matchups and outcomes of this round will further refine who is⁤ a contender and who is a pretender.

Why ‌is the NCAA Tournament so exciting?

The​ tournament’s single-elimination format means every game is a must-win. The underdogs ​always have a⁣ chance to upset, ⁤making it⁢ a rollercoaster of emotions for fans.It ⁤is indeed what ‌makes March Madness so legendary.

Stay ‌tuned for our continued coverage ‍of the 2025 ‌NCAA Tournament as the teams battle for⁤ a spot in the Sweet 16!