March Madness is in full swing, and after a thrilling first weekend, the NCAA men’s tournament is down to the Sweet 16. The second round wrapped up on Sunday, narrowing the field of contenders aiming for the Final Four. With intense matchups ahead, here’s everything you need to know about the Sweet 16, including the remaining teams, schedule, and key matchups.
Which Teams Made It to the Sweet 16?
After an action-packed opening weekend, 16 teams have secured their spots in the next round. Here’s the updated bracket:
East Region
- No. 1 Duke
- No. 4 Arizona
- No. 2 Alabama
- No. 6 BYU
Midwest Region
- No. 1 Houston
- No. 4 Purdue
- No. 2 Tennessee
- No. 3 Kentucky
South Region
- No. 1 Auburn
- No. 5 Michigan
- No. 2 Michigan State
- No. 6 Ole Miss
West Region
- No. 1 Florida
- No. 4 Maryland
- No. 3 Texas Tech
- No. 10 Arkansas
Sweet 16 Matchups and Schedule
The Sweet 16 games will take place on Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28. Here’s the complete schedule:
Thursday, March 27
- 7:09 PM ET: No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 6 BYU (Newark) | CBS
- 7:39 PM ET: No. 1 Florida vs. No. 4 Maryland (San Francisco) | TBS/truTV
- 9:39 PM ET: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 4 Arizona (Newark) | CBS
- 10:09 PM ET: No. 3 Texas Tech vs. No. 10 Arkansas (San Francisco) | TBS/truTV
Friday, March 28
- 7:09 PM ET: No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 6 Ole Miss (Atlanta) | CBS
- 7:39 PM ET: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Kentucky (Indianapolis) | TBS/truTV
- 9:39 PM ET: No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 5 Michigan (Atlanta) | CBS
- 10:09 PM ET: No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Purdue (Indianapolis) | TBS/truTV
Key Matchups to Watch
Duke vs. Arizona
Duke has dominated the East Region, but Arizona is a serious threat. Both teams have high-powered offenses, making this a must-watch game.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky
An all-SEC showdown in the Midwest Region, this matchup will be a battle between two physical and defensively sound teams.
Michigan State vs. Ole Miss
Michigan State’s experience will be tested against Ole Miss, which has been on a hot streak after upsetting Iowa State in the second round.
Texas Tech vs. Arkansas
Arkansas has been the Cinderella story of the tournament, taking down Kansas and St. John’s. Texas Tech will need to bring its best defense to slow them down.
What’s Next?
The winners of the Sweet 16 will move on to the Elite Eight, with games scheduled for March 30-31. The competition is getting tougher, and every team is fighting to keep their championship hopes alive. March Madness is heating up, don’t miss a second of the action.
