Mon Mar 24 11:50:00 UTC 2025: ## March Madness Sweet 16: Familiar Faces and Upsets Abound
**San Francisco/Newark/Indianapolis/Atlanta –** The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has reached the Sweet 16, with a surprising lack of major upsets shaking up the bracket. While powerhouse teams like Duke, Florida, and Houston remain in contention, the tournament has also seen some notable returns. BYU makes its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2011, and Ole Miss returns after a 24-year absence.
The only significant upset saw No. 10 seed Arkansas advancing after defeating St. John’s. However, the higher seeds have largely prevailed, with all four No. 1 seeds – Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida – still in the running. The Cinderella story of No. 12 seed Colorado State ended with a buzzer-beater loss to Maryland.
The Sweet 16 matchups will begin on Thursday, March 21st, with games taking place in San Francisco’s Chase Center and Newark’s Prudential Center. Friday’s action will be split between Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium and Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Fans can look forward to exciting games as teams battle for a spot in the Final Four in San Antonio.
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