**March Madness 2025: NCAA Tournament Bracket Revealed**
March Madness has returned, and the excitement is palpable as the brackets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament have been unveiled. Selection Sunday has set the stage for this year’s men’s basketball tournament, with the first round scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Auburn, despite their loss in the SEC Tournament final to Tennessee, has earned the prestigious title of the No. 1 overall seed. They will lead the South Region, while Duke, Houston, and Florida complete the lineup of No. 1 seeds in their respective regions.
### First Four Games
Before diving into the main bracket, the “First Four” games will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday to determine the No. 11 and 16 seeds. The matchups are as follows:
– **South Region**: San Diego State vs. UNC for the 11 seed; Alabama State vs. Saint Francis (PA) for the 16 seed.
– **East Region**: American vs. Mount Saint Mary’s for the 16 seed; Texas vs. Xavier for the 11 seed.
### South Region Matchups
– **No. 1 Auburn (29-5)** vs. **16 Alabama State/St. Francis (PA)**
– **6 Ole Miss (22-11)** vs. **11 San Diego State/UNC (First Four)**
– **3 Iowa State (24-9)** vs. **14 Lipscomb (25-9)**
– **7 Marquette (23-10)** vs. **10 New Mexico (26-7)**
– **2 Michigan State (27-6)** vs. **15 Bryant (23-11)**
– **8 Louisville (27-7)** vs. **9 Creighton (24-10)**
– **5 Michigan (25-9)** vs. **12 U San Diego (30-4)**
– **4 Texas A&M (22-10)** vs. **13 Yale (22-7)**
### East Region Matchups
– **No. 1 Duke (30-4)** vs. **16 American/Mount St. Mary’s (First Four)**
– **8 Mississippi State (21-12)** vs. **9 Baylor (19-14)**
– **5 Oregon (24-9)** vs. **12 Liberty (28-6)**
– **4 Arizona (22-12)** vs. **13 Akron (28-6)**
– **6 BYU (24-9)** vs. **11 VCU (28-6)**
– **3 Wisconsin (26-9)** vs. **14 Montana (25-9)**
– **7 Saint Mary’s (28-6)** vs. **10 Vanderbilt (20-12)**
– **2 Alabama (25-8)** vs. **15 Robert Morris (26-8)**
### Midwest Region Matchups
– **No. 1 Houston (30-4)** vs. **16 SIU Edwardsville (22-11)**
– **8 Gonzaga (25-8)** vs. **9 Georgia (20-12)**
– **5 Clemson (27-6)** vs. **12 McNeese (27-6)**
– **4 Purdue (22-11)** vs. **13 High Point (29-8)**
– **6 Illinois (21-12)** vs. **11 Texas/Xavier (First Four)**
– **3 Kentucky (22-11)** vs. **14 Troy (23-10)**
– **7 UCLA (22-10)** vs. **10 Utah State (26-7)**
– **2 Tennessee (27-7)** vs. **15 Wofford (19-15)**
### West Region Matchups
– **No. 1 Florida (30-4)** vs. **16 Norfolk State (24-10)**
– **8 UConn (23-10)** vs. **9 Oklahoma (20-13)**
– **5 Memphis (29-5)** vs. **12 Colorado State (25-9)**
– **4 Maryland (25-8)** vs. **13 Grand Canyon (26-7)**
– **6 Missouri (22-11)** vs. **11 Drake (30-3)**
– **3 Texas Tech (25-8)**
As the tournament approaches, fans are eager to see how their favorite teams will perform. Which matchups are you most excited about?
### FAQs:
**Q: When does the first round of the NCAA Tournament begin?**
A: The first round is set for Thursday and Friday following Selection Sunday.
