Mon Mar 24 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Upsets Loom as NCAA Tournament Second Round Concludes

**Seattle/Milwaukee, WI** – The second round of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament delivered thrilling matchups, leaving the Sweet 16 picture far from clear. Several games went down to the wire, with potential upsets threatening to shake up the bracket.

In a tightly contested game in Seattle, Colorado State (12-seed) battled Maryland (5-seed) for a spot in the Sweet 16. The Rams led for much of the game, showcasing a patient offense and surprisingly dominating the paint despite a size disadvantage. Nique Clifford led Colorado State with 17 points. Maryland, while hitting more three-pointers, relied too heavily on outside shots, with Rodney Rice’s 14 points coming on 14 attempts. The injury to Colorado State’s Rashaan Mbemba added another layer of drama. The final score was unavailable at press time, but the game remained incredibly close into the closing minutes. A win for Colorado State would continue their improbable tournament run and snap a long streak of having a team seeded 11th or lower reach the Sweet 16.

Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Ole Miss (6-seed) mounted a stunning comeback against Iowa State (3-seed). After trailing early, the Rebels went on a significant scoring run to take the lead. Matthew Murrell played a key role in Ole Miss’s surge. The final score of this game was also unavailable at the time of publication.

In other action, Alabama (2-seed) secured their third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance with a decisive victory over Saint Mary’s (7-seed), 80-66. Chris Youngblood led the Crimson Tide with 13 points. They will face No. 6 BYU in the next round. The game highlighted Alabama’s consistent tournament success under coach Nate Oats.

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