Los Angeles, US – The Sweet 16 of the men’s NCAA tournament promises an exciting lineup of games, following a relatively chalky first weekend with few major upsets. The stage is set for thrilling matchups as teams advance deeper into the tournament.
Kicking off with the West and East regionals on Thursday, basketball fans can expect high-caliber performances from the likes of North Carolina, UConn, and Arizona. The schedule for Sweet 16 Thursday includes top seeds such as No. 1 UConn facing off against No. 5 San Diego State, along with No. 1 North Carolina taking on No. 4 Alabama.
In a riveting game, No. 6 Clemson emerged victorious over No. 2 Arizona with a final score of 77-72. Clemson’s Chase Hunter and PJ Hall led the team to victory with 18 and 17 points, respectively. The Tigers now move on to face the winner of the North Carolina vs. Alabama matchup.
Despite a late surge by Arizona, Clemson’s strong performance secured their spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1980. On the other hand, Arizona’s early exit from the tournament marks their third consecutive year falling short of advancing past the Sweet 16.
Meanwhile, UConn demonstrated dominance over San Diego State with a halftime lead of 40-31. Despite SDSU’s solid defense, UConn’s strong rebounding game and efficient scoring led them to a commanding position at the halfway mark.
As the Sweet 16 unfolds, anticipation builds for more thrilling matchups and standout performances from top teams in the tournament. With teams vying for a coveted spot in the Elite Eight, the competition is sure to intensify as the road to the championship narrows. Fans can expect more exhilarating games and standout plays as the NCAA tournament progresses.