NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Saturday Round Two Gamethread

PORTLAND, OREGON – MARCH 18: A general view of the March Madness logo on the court during practice day ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 18, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Well Clemson is done. In a first for the NCAA Tournament all #9 seeds won their games, and frankly it was well deserved for Iowa. The second round kicks off today with some interesting matchups. Here are a few worth keeping an eye on

No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 9 St. Louis | 12:10 p.m. ET | CBS

The Billikens absolutely blitzed their way to victory over UGA. A bit of a tougher test today, but SLU (No one here in St. Louis actually refers to them as anything else) will provide a big test for the Wolverines. Could we see our first #1 seed go down?

No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt | 8:45 p.m. ET | TNT

Nebraska has been a Cinderella story this year, as much as a major conference team has been. The Cornhuskers have never been here before, but a win against Vanderbilt would see them head to their first Sweet 16 in program history.

No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 12 High Point | 9:45 p.m. ET | TBS

You always have to watch the Cinderella story right? High Point shouldn’t be here, but maybe they get lucky again and rain a few threes down to beat the Razorbacks and head to the next round.

Saturday, March 21

No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 9 St. Louis | 12:10 p.m. ET | CBS

No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 6 Louisville | 2:45 p.m. ET | CBS

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 9 TCU | 5:15 p.m. ET | CBS

No. 2 Houston vs. No. 10 Texas A&M | 6:10 p.m. ET | TNT

No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 11 Texas | 7:10 p.m. ET | TBS

No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 11 VCU | 7:50 p.m. ET | CBS

No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt | 8:45 p.m. ET | TNT

No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 12 High Point | 9:45 p.m. ET | TBS

Join us in the comments below if you’re watching, it should be a fun day.