TYRESE HUNTER

Kameron McGusty scored 27 points and Miami advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time, beating Iowa State 70-56 in the NCAA Tournament.

NCAA St Peters Basketball Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway watches practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter's plays Purdue in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (Matt Rourke)A look at what’s happening in the NCAA Tournament today:GAME OF THE DAYSAINT PETER'S VS. PURDUEThis is where the Saint Peter's storybook run should end, right? Saint Peter's plays great defense, but will have to get creative to keep third-seeded Purdue in check. Asked Thursday why the Friars don't schedule more high-profile programs, Cooley said, “The reason we don’t play the bluebloods is because they don’t want to come to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

The Saint Peter's Peacocks look to keep their surprise run in the NCAA Tournament going when they play Purdue in the East Region semifinal in Philadelphia.

NCAA St Peters Basketball Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway watches practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter's plays Purdue in a Sweet 16 game on Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (Matt Rourke)A look at what’s happening in the NCAA Tournament on Friday:GAME OF THE DAYSAINT PETER'S VS. PURDUEThis is where the Saint Peter's storybook run should end, right? Saint Peter's plays great defense but will have to get creative to keep third-seeded Purdue in check. Asked Thursday why the Friars don't schedule more high-profile programs, Cooley said, “The reason we don’t play the bluebloods is because they don’t want to come to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

Wisconsin Iowa State Basketball Iowa State's Gabe Kalscheur drives past Wisconsin's Johnny Davis during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. After winning just two games last season, Iowa State (22-12) advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 and the sixth time in school history. After Brockington and freshman Tyrese Hunter led Iowa State to a 59-54 win over LSU in the first round, it was Kalscheur's day. Kalscheur's 3 put Iowa State ahead to stay, and Brockington's jumper made it 38-30 with 10 minutes left. Caleb Grill converted a layup as time expired, making it 27-26 Iowa State at the break.

Gabe Kalscheur scored 22 points and 11th-seeded Iowa State surprised Wisconsin in the Badgers’ backyard, advancing to the Sweet 16 with a 54-49 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The matchup between Hall of Fame coaches Mike Krzyzewski of Duke and Tom Izzo of Michigan State highlights the final day of the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend.

James Akinjo scored 16 points, LJ Cryer had 10 of his 13 in the second half, and top-ranked Baylor beat No. 8 Iowa State 77-72 for the Cyclones’ first loss.

Izaiah Brockington had 29 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Iowa State dominated rival Iowa in a 73-53 victory.