Virginia suffers a major upset with a 67-42 loss to Colorado State in the men's NCAA Tournament, while Wagner secures a win over Howard. In the women's NCAA Tournament, potential upset picks include No. 6 Syracuse vs. No. 11 Auburn or No. 11 Arizona and No. 5 Oklahoma vs. No. 12 Florida Gulf Coast.

The Big Picture

The men's and women's NCAA Tournaments are underway, with notable upsets and underdogs emerging in the early matchups.

By the Numbers
  • Virginia scored only 14 points in the first half against Colorado State.
  • Upset chances: No. 6 Syracuse vs. No. 11 Auburn or No. 11 Arizona – 38.2% or 57.4%; No. 5 Oklahoma vs. No. 12 Florida Gulf Coast – 43.3%.
State of Play
  • Men's NCAA Tournament: Colorado State surprises with a dominant win, while Wagner advances with a victory over Howard.
  • Women's NCAA Tournament: Potential upsets brewing in the matchups between Syracuse and Auburn/Arizona, and Oklahoma and Florida Gulf Coast.
What's Next

Keep an eye on the evolving tournament as more games unfold, with exciting matchups on the horizon and potential for further upsets.

Bottom Line

March Madness brings unexpected turns as teams like Colorado State and Wagner shine, setting the stage for thrilling competition and potential bracket surprises in the NCAA Tournaments.