McNeese`s stunning upset over Clemson highlights the excitement of the NCAA Tournament, with thrilling matchups ahead.

The 2025 NCAA Men`s Basketball Tournament has already delivered thrilling moments, with March 20 marking a day of significant upsets and solid performances. Notably, No. 12 seed McNeese stunned No. 5 seed Clemson with a nail-biting 69-67 victory. McNeese built an impressive 24-point lead early in the second half, showcasing their resilience as they fended off a late rally from Clemson. This victory sets up a second-round clash against No. 4 seed Purdue.

In other action, No. 4 seed Purdue secured a comfortable 75-63 win over No. 13 seed High Point. Meanwhile, both No. 1 seeds, Houston and Auburn, cruised to victories, reinforcing their status as tournament favorites. However, the tournament also saw No. 7 seed Kansas bow out early, losing to No. 10 seed Arkansas 79-72. In a closely contested match, No. 5 seed Michigan narrowly escaped elimination, edging out No. 12 seed UC-San Diego with a 68-65 win.

March 21 continued the excitement, featuring a matchup between No. 9 seed Baylor and No. 8 seed Mississippi. The tournament is set to progress with the Second Round on March 22-23, leading up to the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, and culminating in the Final Four on April 5 and the championship game on April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. For the latest bracket and scores, visit NCAA Men`s Tournament and CBS Sports for more insights.

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