The second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday saw a lack of upsets, as seven of the eight winners were lower-seeded teams. No. 5 seed Gonzaga continued its dominance by reaching its ninth consecutive Sweet 16 with a convincing 89-68 victory over No. 4 seed Kansas.
Kansas, who had a disappointing season, failed to reach the second weekend of the tournament. Meanwhile, Creighton had a thrilling double-overtime win against No. 10 seed Oregon, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Iowa State’s strong defensive effort forced a high number of turnovers in their win over Washington State, while NC State extended their unlikely seven-game winning streak with a victory over Oakland to advance to the Sweet 16.
Arizona’s role players stepped up in their win over Dayton, contributing to their success in the tournament. Illinois also had an impressive performance, crushing Duquesne 89-63 and putting an end to Duquesne’s Cinderella run.
In a close matchup, Tennessee narrowly defeated Texas 62-58 to advance to their third Sweet 16 since 2019. The tournament continues to provide excitement and surprises as teams battle for a spot in the Final Four. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the Sweet 16 matchups unfold.
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