SportsPulse: Historic upsets break NCAA tournament brackets all over the country. USA TODAY Sports
The NCAA men's basketball tournament continues Sunday with eight more teams looking to advance to the Sweet 16.
Here is everything you need to know regarding coverage, along with must-watch story lines heading into March Madness' opening weekend.
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No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 11 Syracuse
Midwest Region; Approx. 2:30 p.m. ET, CBS
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Why Michigan State will win: The Spartans have too many weapons to falter offensively. It’s hard to imagine Miles Bridges struggling after he dropped a game-high 29 points on 12 of 22 shooting in Friday’s 82-78 win vs. Bucknell.
Why Syracuse will win: Syracuse held Arizona State to 56 points Wednesday and TCU to 52 Friday, so they’re capable of shutting down strong offensive teams. Syracuse will need sophomore guard Tyrus Battle to bounce back after being held to a season-low seven points against the Horned Frogs.
No. 2 North Carolina vs. No. 7 Texas A&M
West Region; 5:15 p.m. ET, CBS
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Why North Carolina will win: Experienced guards usually win in March, and this is a particularly lopsided matchup in the Tar Heels’ favor. Seniors Joel Berry (17.0 ppg) and Theo Pinson (10.4 ppg) will be able to exploit freshman T.J. Starks in the backcourt. The Tar Heels, a terrific finishing team in transition, will feast on the Aggies’ typical sloppiness (-2.3 turnovers per game).
Why Texas A&M will win: For all their flaws, the Aggies have serious size and talent and rebounded better than any team in the SEC this season. Center Robert Williams, a potential NBA lottery pick, will force North Carolina to play its freshmen bigs in Sterling Manley and Garrison Brooks, who may not be ready physically for the kind of rugged style Texas A&M will try to impose.
No. 2 Cincinnati vs. No. 7 Nevada
South Region; 6:10 p.m. ET, TNT
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Why Cincinnati will win: The Bearcats’ lockdown defense looked like it was built for March when it stifled Georgia State’s shooters late. Cincinnati will face another small lineup in Nevada, so it must merely hit the boards hard, play a physical style and defend well. In other words, what it’s done all season.
Why Nevada will win: The Wolf Pack played only six players on a depleted roster to beat a physically-imposing Texas team in overtime. That takes guts and drive, the elements of every run in the Big Dance. Now Nevada must do it again vs. another big lineup, keep the game close and hope for more March magic.
No. 4 Auburn vs. No. 5 Clemson
Midwest Region; 7:10 p.m. ET, TBS
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Why Auburn will win: Auburn is due to have its shots fall this time. Auburn had a terrible shooting night Friday against Charleston, especially from three-point land, where it hit just five of 24. Auburn also hit just 15 of 32 free throws. That is unusually bad for Auburn, but the Tigers still won.
Why Clemson will win: Clemson’s guards are playing a hot hand at the right time. Shelton Mitchell, Gabe DeVoe and Marcquise Reed combined to score 60 of Clemson’s 79 points in Friday’s win against New Mexico State.
No. 9 Kansas State vs. No. 16 UMBC
South Region; Approx. 7:45 p.m. ET, TruTV
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Why Kansas State will win: All season, the Wildcats showed they could beat the fringe NCAA tournament teams from the Big 12 but seemed to be a clear cut below the heavyweights. Now here they are, double-digit favorites in a Round of 32 game. Though this team wouldn’t scare anyone else in the field, Kansas State has the better roster and résumé. If UMBC suffers any sort of letdown at all, the Wildcats easily advance to the Sweet 16 for the first timer since 2010.
Why UMBC will win: At this point, why not? The Retrievers are riding high and clearly unafraid of the moment following their historic 74-54 upset of Virginia. If they can stay hot from the three-point line (12-for-24 against Virginia), anything is possible, particularly against a team without its best player in Dean Wade. Senior guard Jairus Lyles, who had 28 points in the first round, is a big-time talent with the ability to shoot and break down a defense.
No. 1 Xavier vs. No. 9 Florida State
West Region; Approx. 8:40 p.m. ET, TNT
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Why Xavier will win: For starters, chances are pretty good if the trio of Trevon Bluiett, J.P. Macura and Kerem Kanter can score anywhere near the 79 points it put up to beat Texas Southern. Xavier is loaded offensively and should challenge Florida State at every position, but it must attack the paint.
Why Florida State will win: The Seminoles can come in waves, playing as many as 10 players in their rotation. Against Missouri, FSU’s bench (40) outscored its starters (27), and that same balance will be needed to keep this one close. But Xavier can match or exceed FSU’s tempo, so it must be smart about when to push it.
No. 5 West Virginia vs. No. 13 Marshall
East Region; Approx. 9:40 p.m. ET, TBS
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Why West Virginia will win: West Virginia coach Bob Huggins would love to show why in-state rival Marshall isn’t worthy of the Mountaineers. His defense could throttle Marshall’s three-point-loving offense and also show the world why West Virginia guard Jevon Carter is one of the nation’s best defenders.
Why Marshall will win: Marshall would love to stick it to Huggins, who apparently isn’t interested in playing Marshall during the regular season anymore unless it’s on his home court. The annual series ended after 38 consecutive years in 2015. The Thundering Herd also is liking the taste of the history it’s making after ringing up their first NCAA tournament victory ever on Friday.
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