The NCAA Tournament is heating up as fans across the nation tune in for one of the most exciting weekends in college basketball. On Sunday, March 23, 2025, the second round of the tournament features several high-stakes matchups, with top-ranked teams vying for spots in the coveted Sweet 16.
Coming off an impressive season, the eighth-ranked UConn Huskies (24-10) are set to take on the number one Florida Gators (31-4) at 12:10 p.m. ET in what promises to be a thrilling contest. UConn, seeking to defend its previous title, will need to bring their A-game against a formidable Florida squad that has dominated throughout the season.
In another marquee matchup, No. 1 Duke (32-3) takes on No. 8 Baylor (20-14) at 2:40 p.m. ET. With both teams showcasing elite talent, this clash of titans is sure to captivate viewers.
As the games progress, fans can look forward to the competition heating up even more. The number three Kentucky Wildcats (23-11) square off against the sixth-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini (22-12) at 5:15 p.m. ET, while No. 2 Alabama (26-8) faces No. 7 St. Mary’s (29-5) shortly thereafter at 6:10 p.m. ET. These matches will have playoff implications as teams vie for advancement deeper into the tournament.
Later in the evening, No. 4 Maryland (26-8) looks to secure its position against No. 12 Colorado State (26-9) at 7:10 p.m. ET, while a matchup between the third-seeded Iowa State Cyclones (25-9) and the sixth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (23-11) takes the spotlight at 7:45 p.m. ET. Finally, No. 2 Michigan State (28-6) will face off against No. 10 New Mexico (27-7) at 8:40 p.m. ET before capping off the day with a thrilling game between No. 4 Arizona (23-12) and No. 5 Oregon (25-9) at 9:40 p.m. ET.
Each game promises a fierce battle as these athletes give their all to progress to the Sweet 16. March Madness truly lives up to its name as teams shock fans year after year with unexpected outcomes.
The tournament schedule is as follows (all times ET):
- 12:10 p.m.: No. 1 Florida vs. No. 8 UConn
- 2:40 p.m.: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 8 Baylor
- 5:15 p.m.: No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Illinois
- 6:10 p.m.: No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 7 Saint Mary's
- 7:10 p.m.: No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 12 Colorado State
- 7:45 p.m.: No. 3 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Ole Miss
- 8:40 p.m.: No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 10 New Mexico
- 9:40 p.m.: No. 4 Arizona vs. No. 5 Oregon
The tension is palpable as fans and teams alike are eager to witness who will rise to the occasion and secure their place in the Sweet 16. As this exhilarating tournament unfolds, the only guarantee is unpredictability.
