Men's March Madness continues Sunday with eight second-round games. Three top seeds are in action – defending champions UConn as well as Houston and Purdue – as we are once again blessed with more than 12 hours of basketball.
Brand names like Duke and Baylor are hoping to advance, but there are some giant killers lurking in James Madison, Grand Canyon and Yale, all back in action after pulling off upsets in the first round.
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Men's March Madness games today
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- (10) Colorado vs. (2) Marquette, 12:10 p.m., CBS
- (8) Utah State vs. (1) Purdue, 2:40 p.m., CBS
- (12) James Madison vs. (4) Duke, 5:15 p.m., CBS
- (6) Clemson vs. (3) Baylor, 6:10 p.m., TNT
- (12) Grand Canyon vs. (4) Alabama, 7:10 p.m., TBS
- (9) Northwestern vs. (1) Connecticut, 7:45 p.m., truTV
- (9) Texas A&M vs. (1) Houston, 8:40 p.m., TNT
- (5) San Diego State vs. (13) Yale, 9:40 p.m., TBS
Marquette gets off to a flying start and leads Colorado at halftime
It seems that if anyone can stop Marquette in their second round game against Colorado, it will be Marquette.
In the first half, the Golden Eagles swung the ball from side to side, sank shots, picked up the pace and hit the paint almost at will. They also committed seven turnovers.
Still, Marquette took a 45-34 lead over Colorado behind a blistering 67.9% shooting performance from the field. The most telling stat: The Golden Eagles made 13 of 15 (86.7%) on all two-point field goals. All of Marquette's 26 points from two-point field goals came in the paint.
Junior guard Kam Jones is 6 of 9, including 4 of 7 from three, and leads all players with 16 points.
Colorado had open plays that didn't let up, and the team's struggles from 3-point range hurt the Buffaloes. Colorado is just 3 of 13 (23.1%) from beyond the arc. The Buffaloes will also have to contend with Marquette's pace on defense; The Golden Eagles have a 12-3 advantage in fast break points. -Lorenzo Reyes
Colorado's offense is sputtering, but it's still there against Marquette
It's not that Colorado isn't executing its offensive sets and failing to get open attention, it's that those shots just aren't scoring.
Still, the Buffaloes have three players approaching double figures, with center Eddie Lampkin Jr. going perfect from the field with nine points. Colorado guards Luke O'Brien and KJ Simpson each had seven points.
The problem for the Buffaloes is that they have no defensive answer to Marquette's shots. The Golden Eagles have made 11 of their last 13 shots and are 72.7% from the field.
In particular, the disparity outside the arc was notable; Marquette shot 5 of 11 (45.5%) from 3-point range while the Buffaloes are just 3 of 10 (30%). -Lorenzo Reyes
Marquette is ahead 37-30 with 3:57 remaining in the first half.
Shaka Smart lets the Golden Eagles pick up the pace
If there's one area where Marquette feels like it can take advantage, it's pace and speed.
The Golden Eagles went on a 10-2 run, grabbing defensive rebounds and moving the ball up the floor while already holding a 6-0 advantage in fast break points. They also share the ball; All five of Marquette's starters scored, and a total of six players made a field goal.
Junior guard Kam Jones led Marquette with seven points and the Golden Eagles shot 10 of 15 (66.7%) from the field.
Marquette leads 22-13 with 10:49 left in the first half.
David Joplin and Marquette get off to a fast start against Colorado
Marquette came out of the gates hot.
The Golden Eagles hit their first two shots and three of their first four before jumping out to an early 12-5 lead over Colorado. The tempo was high, with both teams trying to get out at the break.
Marquette's offense took place either on the sidelines or in the field; Five of the team's first eight shots were 3-pointers (two shots), but guards Tyler Kolek and Kam Jones both shot through the lane to get to the basket.
Colorado didn't have as much success offensively, making just two of its first six attempts and none of its three three-pointers. -Lorenzo Reyes
Where is Marquette University located?
The Golden Eagles call Milwaukee, Wisconsin. home. The school was founded in 1881 and plays its home games at the FiServ Forum in Milwaukee.
Marquette and Colorado tip off remaining games in the second round
Marquette scored first in the second round on Sunday when David Joplin drained a three-pointer to give Marquette an early lead.
What time does March Madness start today?
The Colorado Buffaloes (No. 10) will face the Marquette Golden Eagles (No. 2), with the game set to start at 12:10 p.m. ET. It is the first of eight games scheduled for the day.
March Madness scores today
Here is the full scoreboard for Sunday's second round games.
Men's March Madness schedule
Here is the schedule for the men:
- First round: 21st-22nd March
- Second round: 23rd-24th March
- Sweet 16: 28-29 March
- Elite Eight: 30-31 March
- Last four: Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
- NCAA Championship Game: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Expert predictions for March Madness Round 2
Will the glass slipper still fit for James Madison, Grand Canyon or Yale after the games are decided on Sunday? It's entirely possible!
USA TODAY Sports columnist Dan Wolken sees two of the three double-digit seeds advancing to the Sweet 16 in action today. Check out his predictions for all of today's games.
(And while you're at it, check out our college basketball team's Final Four predictions.)
What you should know about Tyler Kolek, the Marquette guard who leads the nation in assists per game
Who is Tyler Kolek? Can he be one of March Madness' breakout stars?
Kolek is the second-leading scorer and rebounder for Marquette, which earned a No. 2 seed in this year's men's NCAA Tournament. But it's his passing that sets him apart – he enters the tournament as the country's best assister this season with 7.6 per game.
The Golden Eagles were also a No. 2 seed last season, but were swept in the second round by No. 7 seed Michigan State. Marquette will definitely want to avoid a repeat of its performance this year as it looks to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2003. When the Golden Eagles get there, Kolek will certainly play an important role. Here's everything you need to know about the Marquette star, who scored 18 points and 11 assists in Friday's 87-69 win over Western Kentucky in the opening round.
How to watch March Madness 2024
CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV will broadcast first and second round games. CBS and TBS will broadcast Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games. CBS will broadcast the Final Four and men's championship game.
How to stream March Madness on your phone
You can capture every second by streaming every game through various options. All games will be broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV, but there are additional streaming options here to catch all the action on your devices.
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March Madness 2024 venues
Here are all the venues hosting tournament games over the next few weeks.
| Round | City | Venue | Events |
| First four | Dayton, Ohio | UD Arena | 19th-20th March |
| First second | Brooklyn. new York | Barclays Center | 22-24 March |
| First second | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center | 21st-23rd March |
| First second | Indianapolis | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 22-24 March |
| First second | Omaha, Neb. | CHI Health Center | 21st-23rd March |
| First second | Pittsburgh | PPG Paints Arena | 21st-23rd March |
| First second | Salt Lake City | Delta Center | 21st-23rd March |
| First second | Spokane, Washington. | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena | 22-24 March |
| First second | Memphis, Tennessee. | FedExForum | 22-24 March |
| Sweet 16 + Elite Eight | Boston | TD Garden | 28-30 March |
| Sweet 16 + Elite Eight | Dallas | American Airlines Center | 29-31 March |
| Sweet 16 + Elite Eight | Detroit | Small Caesars Arena | 29-31 March |
| Sweet 16 + Elite Eight | The angel | Crypto.com Arena | 28-30 March |
| Last four | Glendale, Arizona. | State Farm Stadium | April 6th |
| National Championship | Glendale, Arizona. | State Farm Stadium | April 8th |
Has there ever been a perfect March Madness series?
After No. 16 seed Farleigh Dickinson shocked the world by upsetting No. 1 seed Purdue in the first round of last year's NCAA Tournament – becoming only the second No. 16 seed in the men's game to defeat a No. 1 seed defeated – the NCAA announced that there were no perfect brackets left of more than 20 million entries.
That might lead many hopefuls to ask, during March Madness, home of buzzer beaters, upsets and Cinderella runs, has there ever been a perfect NCAA Tournament series?
The answer is a clear no. There has never been a perfect bracket that correctly guessed the outcome of all 63 games in the tournament, despite millions upon millions of brackets being submitted each year. – Cydney Henderson
What you should know about Caleb Love, the North Carolina transfer who is now leading Arizona
The Arizona Wildcats are once again atop the men's NCAA Tournament, but leading the team is a freshman with plenty of NCAA Tournament experience: Caleb Love. In his fourth season of college basketball, Love was the leader of a Wildcats team that will be a No. 2 seed in the West Region in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Pac-12 Player of the Year's teammates have called him their best player and head coach Tommy Lloyd said he is grateful to have him on his team.
“This is a guy who has had the highest highs and lowest lows in college basketball. His experience is invaluable to us,” Lloyd told USA TODAY Sports. “I love him and I'm lucky to have him.” Here's what you need to know about Arizona star guard Caleb Love.
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