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Creighton upsets Louisville in the NCAA Tournament, while Auburn and Drake also secure significant victories in the first round.

The first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament has delivered shocking results, particularly for teams from the SEC and ACC. Notably, No. 8 seed Louisville faced a surprising defeat against No. 9 seed Creighton, losing 89-75. Jamiya Neal was the standout player for Creighton, achieving a career-high of 29 points, along with 12 rebounds and six assists.

The ACC`s struggles continued as No. 5 seed Clemson fell to No. 12 seed McNeese, leaving only Duke and North Carolina still in contention from the conference. Another notable upset occurred when No. 6 seed Missouri was eliminated by No. 11 seed Drake, with Bennett Stirtz leading the charge with 21 points.

On a brighter note for the SEC, Auburn`s Miles Kelly showcased his talent with a strong performance, scoring 23 points as the Tigers defeated Alabama State 83-63. The tournament is set to continue with the second round scheduled for March 22-23, leading up to the highly anticipated Final Four on April 5 and the championship game on April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. For more details, check out the latest bracket and scores from CBS Sports.

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