The first half of the Sweet 16 is set, with 16 teams playing for one of the final eight tickets to the second weekend of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament as the second round continues Sunday.

The Wildcats' 19-point loss in an 82-63 defeat against Iowa State was Kentucky's largest defeat in an NCAA tournament game since 1972.

Kentucky’s turnover woes vs. Iowa State reach program-defining levels

T.J. Otzelberger's crew dominated in their March Madness first-round game, taking down Tennessee State 108-74.

FG 4-15 5-13 Field Goal % 27 38 3PT 0-5 3-8 Three Point % 0 38 FT 0-2 0-2 Free Throw % 0 0 Rebounds 6 15 Offensive Rebounds 0 3 Defensive Rebounds 6 12 Assists 2 4 Steals 5 1 Blocks 2 0 Total Turnover...