TNT NCAA Tournament: Schedule, Key Matchups & Upset Potential

TNT NCAA Tournament: Your Guide to Second-Round Thrills

The NCAA Tournament is heating up! After a thrilling first round, the field has been whittled down, and the second round begins Saturday with eight crucial games determining who advances to the coveted Sweet 16. Keep your eyes peeled for exciting clashes and potential Cinderella stories. If you’re unable to watch on TV, please contact your TV provider.

Saturday’s Key Matchups

Several intriguing matchups are set to unfold, with a few potentially setting the stage for major upsets. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most anticipated games:

Michigan vs. Saint Louis (12:10 p.m. ET, CBS March Madness Live): The Wolverines, led by coach Dusty May, aim for consecutive Sweet 16 appearances. However, Saint Louis, a dangerous mid-major team, is looking to extend their tournament run and pull off a surprise.
Duke vs. TCU (5:15 p.m. ET, CBS March Madness Live): The No. 1 overall seed, Duke, narrowly avoided an upset in the first round and will face a tough test against No. 9 seed TCU.
Nebraska vs. Vanderbilt (8:45 p.m., TNT March Madness Live): Nebraska, celebrating their first NCAA Tournament win in program history, hopes to continue their historic season against Vanderbilt, who haven’t reached the Sweet 16 since 2007. This game, broadcast on TNT, is one to watch!
VCU vs. Illinois (7:50 p.m. ET, CBS March Madness Live): No. 11 seed VCU takes on No. 3 seed Illinois and their high-powered offense. Could we see another upset brewing?
High Point vs. Arkansas (9:45 p.m. ET, TBS March Madness Live): No. 12 seed High Point is looking to continue their Cinderella story against No. 4 seed Arkansas.

Full Tournament Schedule

Here’s a look at the complete schedule for the second round:

Saturday, March 21

KeyBank Center (Buffalo), Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville), Paycom Center (Oklahoma City), Moda Center (Portland)

Sunday, March 22

Benchmark International Arena (Tampa), Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia), Viejas Arena (San Diego), Enterprise Center (St. Louis) – 12:10 p.m. start (CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV)

Previous Rounds

Thursday, March 19: KeyBank Center (Buffalo), Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville), Paycom Center (Oklahoma City), Moda Center (Portland)

Friday, March 20: Benchmark International Arena (Tampa), Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia), Viejas Arena (San Diego), Enterprise Center (St. Louis)

Be sure to follow the live bracket throughout March Madness for the latest updates and results!

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