Colorado State`s 78-70 victory over Memphis highlights March Madness, while ACC teams struggle in early exits.

Colorado State, seeded No. 12, pulled off a stunning upset against No. 5 Memphis, winning 78-70 in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament. This victory marks the Rams` first March Madness win since 2013, with sophomore guard Kyan Evans leading the charge by scoring 23 points. Colorado State is set to face the winner of the matchup between No. 4 Maryland and No. 13 Grand Canyon in the Round of 32.

Vanderbilt`s season came to an end with a first-round loss to Saint Mary`s, marking their first tournament appearance in seven years. Freshman guard Karris Bilal has entered the transfer portal after not seeing any playing time this season, indicating a potential shift for the program moving forward.

The ACC`s performance has been lackluster, with only Duke advancing to the second round after a dominant 93-49 victory over Mount St. Mary`s. Other ACC teams, including Clemson, Louisville, and North Carolina, faced early exits in the first round. Marquette also fell to New Mexico, with senior Kam Jones expressing deep emotion during his post-game press conference after his final game with the Golden Eagles.

For more updates on the NCAA basketball tournament, visit NCAA Basketball and Sports Illustrated College Basketball.

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