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A lot is on the line in the first-ever meeting between the Zags and Cougars.
The Zags' nine consecutive Sweet 16 appearances is the longest active streak in the nation, with Houston next at five straight. One of those streaks will end tonight.
The Zags' nine consecutive Sweet 16 appearances is the longest active streak in the nation, with Houston next at five straight. One of those streaks will end tonight.
March 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A lot is on the line in the first-ever meeting between the Zags and Cougars.
The Zags' nine consecutive Sweet 16 appearances is the longest active streak in the nation, with Houston next at five straight. One of those streaks will end tonight.
The Zags' nine consecutive Sweet 16 appearances is the longest active streak in the nation, with Houston next at five straight. One of those streaks will end tonight.
Creighton seeks its fourth Sweet 16 in the past five seasons.
The Bluejays have a 1-1 all-time record against the Auburn Tigers. Even though Coach Greg McDermott has been a head coach for 31 years and Auburn's Bruce Pearl for 30, they've never faced each other.
The Bluejays have a 1-1 all-time record against the Auburn Tigers. Even though Coach Greg McDermott has been a head coach for 31 years and Auburn's Bruce Pearl for 30, they've never faced each other.
March 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Creighton seeks its fourth Sweet 16 in the past five seasons.
The Bluejays have a 1-1 all-time record against the Auburn Tigers. Even though Coach Greg McDermott has been a head coach for 31 years and Auburn's Bruce Pearl for 30, they've never faced each other.
The Bluejays have a 1-1 all-time record against the Auburn Tigers. Even though Coach Greg McDermott has been a head coach for 31 years and Auburn's Bruce Pearl for 30, they've never faced each other.
This is Creighton’s 10th NCAA Tournament Appearance and fourth consecutive appearance.
The Bluejays best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 2022.
The Bluejays best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 2022.
March 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This is Creighton’s 10th NCAA Tournament Appearance and fourth consecutive appearance.
The Bluejays best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 2022.
The Bluejays best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 2022.
Xavier, 31-29 all-time in the NCAA Tournament, was 1-6 in NCAA play prior to 1990 but is 30-23 from 1990-present.
Xavier is one of only 13 schools that have made at least seven NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances in the last 16 tournaments (since 2008).
Xavier is one of only 13 schools that have made at least seven NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances in the last 16 tournaments (since 2008).
March 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Xavier, 31-29 all-time in the NCAA Tournament, was 1-6 in NCAA play prior to 1990 but is 30-23 from 1990-present.
Xavier is one of only 13 schools that have made at least seven NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances in the last 16 tournaments (since 2008).
Xavier is one of only 13 schools that have made at least seven NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances in the last 16 tournaments (since 2008).
Last season, Marquette advanced to the Sweet 16, their 17th trip to the Regional Semifinals.
Marquette has made 37 NCAA Tournament appearances, and this is the Golden Eagles fourth consecutive.
Marquette’s best finish was winning the National Championship in 1977.
Marquette has made 37 NCAA Tournament appearances, and this is the Golden Eagles fourth consecutive.
Marquette’s best finish was winning the National Championship in 1977.
March 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Last season, Marquette advanced to the Sweet 16, their 17th trip to the Regional Semifinals.
Marquette has made 37 NCAA Tournament appearances, and this is the Golden Eagles fourth consecutive.
Marquette’s best finish was winning the National Championship in 1977.
Marquette has made 37 NCAA Tournament appearances, and this is the Golden Eagles fourth consecutive.
Marquette’s best finish was winning the National Championship in 1977.
Fairfield won the MAAC Regular Season & Tournament for the second consecutive year.
The Stags are making their 7th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and looking for their first win.
The Stags are making their 7th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and looking for their first win.
March 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Fairfield won the MAAC Regular Season & Tournament for the second consecutive year.
The Stags are making their 7th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and looking for their first win.
The Stags are making their 7th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and looking for their first win.
Gonzaga has not lost in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament since losing to Steph Curry’s Davidson team in 2008.
The Zags have made 26 consecutive appearances and 27 overall in the NCAA Tournament.
Gonzaga’s best finish was the National Runner-Up in 2017 & 2021.
The Zags have made 26 consecutive appearances and 27 overall in the NCAA Tournament.
Gonzaga’s best finish was the National Runner-Up in 2017 & 2021.
March 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Gonzaga has not lost in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament since losing to Steph Curry’s Davidson team in 2008.
The Zags have made 26 consecutive appearances and 27 overall in the NCAA Tournament.
Gonzaga’s best finish was the National Runner-Up in 2017 & 2021.
The Zags have made 26 consecutive appearances and 27 overall in the NCAA Tournament.
Gonzaga’s best finish was the National Runner-Up in 2017 & 2021.
The Bluejays have won at least one game in four consecutive NCAA Tournaments.
This marks Creighton’s 27th NCAA Tournament appearance & 5th consecutive.
Creighton’s best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 1941 & 2023.
This marks Creighton’s 27th NCAA Tournament appearance & 5th consecutive.
Creighton’s best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 1941 & 2023.
March 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Bluejays have won at least one game in four consecutive NCAA Tournaments.
This marks Creighton’s 27th NCAA Tournament appearance & 5th consecutive.
Creighton’s best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 1941 & 2023.
This marks Creighton’s 27th NCAA Tournament appearance & 5th consecutive.
Creighton’s best finish was reaching the Regional Finals in 1941 & 2023.
The last time Xavier was an 11-seed? It was 2017 and the Musketeers advanced to the Regional Finals.
This is Xavier's 30th appearance in the Men's NCAA Tournament.
Xavier has advanced to the Elite Eight three times in program history: 2004, 2008, and 2017.
This is Xavier's 30th appearance in the Men's NCAA Tournament.
Xavier has advanced to the Elite Eight three times in program history: 2004, 2008, and 2017.
March 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The last time Xavier was an 11-seed? It was 2017 and the Musketeers advanced to the Regional Finals.
This is Xavier's 30th appearance in the Men's NCAA Tournament.
Xavier has advanced to the Elite Eight three times in program history: 2004, 2008, and 2017.
This is Xavier's 30th appearance in the Men's NCAA Tournament.
Xavier has advanced to the Elite Eight three times in program history: 2004, 2008, and 2017.