March Madness 2025: Round of 32 Highlights, Results, and Key Moments

Live Updates and Highlights

After an exhilarating start to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the excitement continues with the Round of 32. Here's a comprehensive look at the latest updates, highlights, and key moments from Saturday's games.

Saturday's Schedule (All Times ET)

• (11) Drake vs. (3) Texas Tech, 6:10 p.m. (TNT)
• (9) Creighton vs. (1) Auburn, 7:10 p.m. (TBS)
• (6) BYU vs. (3) Wisconsin, 7:45 p.m. (CBS)
• (8) Gonzaga vs. (1) Houston, 8:40 p.m. (TNT)
• (7) UCLA vs. (2) Tennessee, 9:40 p.m. (TBS)

Results and Analysis

(10) Arkansas vs. (2) St. John's

Final: Arkansas defeated St. John's 75-66

How Arkansas Won: In a game that felt more like a Sweet 16 matchup, Arkansas built an 11-point lead in the second half and held off a late charge from St. John's. RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, struggled, shooting just 3-of-17 from the field. St. John's, who had a season-high 14 three-pointers in the first round, were only 2-of-21 from beyond the arc. Despite Zuby Ejiofor's outstanding performance (23 points, 12 rebounds), Arkansas maintained their lead and secured the win.

(12) McNeese vs. (4) Purdue

Final: Purdue beat McNeese 76-62

How Purdue Won: Purdue, with the experience of a team that was in the national championship game last year, dominated McNeese from start to finish. Junior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while All-America guard Braden Smith provided steady leadership. Purdue's early 17-6 lead set the tone, and they never looked back. Smith's all-out effort, including a diving play to keep the ball in bounds, showcased the Boilermakers' determination to advance to the Sweet 16. Purdue's next game will be in Indianapolis, just 65 miles from their campus in West Lafayette.