March Madness without the mayhem: NCAA Tournament short on upsets, Cinderellas after first round
Posted Mar 22, 2026
Those expecting mayhem and memorable finishes during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament have to hope the Round of 32 delivers more theatrics than the first two days of March Madness following a chalk-filled slate. The favorites went 16-0 during Friday's schedule for the first time since 1992, and 14 teams won by 20 or more points.
(CBS Sports)
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