Everything you need to know about Friday's March Madness games

​Friday's March Madness games delivered intense competition and memorable moments as teams battled for spots in the Elite Eight. Here's a comprehensive overview of the day's action:​Swish Appeal+1CBSSports.com+1

Men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Results

NCAA Men's Basketball Schedule
Indochina Time
Purdue BoilermakersPurdue BoilermakersHouston CougarsHouston Cougars
6062
Final
Sat, Mar 29
Michigan WolverinesMichigan WolverinesAuburn TigersAuburn Tigers
6578
Final
Sat, Mar 29
Kentucky WildcatsKentucky WildcatsTennessee VolunteersTennessee Volunteers
6578
Final
Sat, Mar 29
Ole Miss RebelsOle Miss RebelsMichigan State SpartansMichigan State Spartans
7073
Final
Sat, Mar 29

Key Highlights and Takeaways

  • Houston's Thrilling Victory: The Houston Cougars edged out the Purdue Boilermakers 62-60, advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time in three years. Milos Uzan was instrumental, scoring a career-high 22 points, including six 3-pointers, and securing the game-winning layup with 0.8 seconds remaining. Emanuel Sharp also contributed 17 points to the win. ​Houston Chronicle

  • Tennessee's Dominant Performance: The Tennessee Volunteers secured a convincing 78-65 win over the Kentucky Wildcats, marking their third victory over Kentucky this season. This achievement underscores Tennessee's consistency and strength in the tournament. ​

Upcoming Elite Eight Matchups

With these results, the Elite Eight matchups are set as follows:​

  • Sunday, March 30

    • Houston vs. Tennessee at 2:20 p.m. ET on CBS.​NBC Sports

    • Auburn vs. Michigan State at 5:05 p.m. ET on CBS.​NBC Sports

 

Women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

The women's tournament also featured compelling Sweet 16 matchups on Friday:​

  • North Carolina vs. Duke: In a historic first NCAA Tournament meeting between these ACC rivals, the game was anticipated to be a defensive battle, with both teams ranked in the top 10 nationally in defensive ratings. ​SBNation.com

  • Maryland vs. South Carolina: Top-seeded South Carolina continued their pursuit of consecutive championships, facing a formidable Maryland team. ​Swish Appeal

Looking Ahead

As the tournament progresses, fans can anticipate more thrilling games and potential upsets. For a detailed preview of the upcoming Elite Eight matchups, consider watching the following analysis:​

Stay tuned for further updates as teams vie for a coveted spot in the Final Four.

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