Trending Now - Men's March Madness 2026 Begins With Key Matchups and Updates

WHO:

TCU (Texas Christian University) Horned Frogs

Ohio State Buckeyes

Jamie Dixon (TCU head coach)

Jake Diebler (Ohio State head coach)

Bruce Thornton (Ohio State guard)

Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska forward)

Izaiyah Nelson (USF player)

Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville player)

John Blackwell, Nick Boyd, Aleksas Bieliauskas (Wisconsin players)

Bucky McMillan (Texas A&M coach)

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Georgia player)

Robbie Avila (Saint Louis player)

WHAT:

TCU defeated Ohio State 66-64 in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64.

Nebraska won against Troy 76-47.

TCU's victory marked their first NCAA Tournament win since 2023.

TCU led by 15 points at halftime.

Xavier Edmonds scored the game-winning layup for TCU with four seconds left.

Nebraska's defense was described as "suffocating."

USF averages 27.1 free throws per game.

Louisville has a record of 7-5 without Mikel Brown Jr.

Wisconsin defeated Michigan 91-88 in a previous game.

High Point has a record of 30-4 and is on a 14-game winning streak.

Texas A&M ranks 11th in the country in pace with 76.0 possessions per game.

Georgia averages 89.8 points per game, ranking fifth in the nation.

WHERE:

NCAA Tournament Round of 64 held in various locations including Greenville, S.C., Oklahoma City, and other sites.

TCU vs. Ohio State took place in Greenville, S.C.

Nebraska vs. Troy took place in Oklahoma City.

WHEN:

NCAA Tournament Round of 64 began on March 19th, 2026.

TCU vs. Ohio State game started at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Nebraska vs. Troy game started at 12:40 p.m. ET.

Other games scheduled throughout March 19th, 2026.

WHY:

Nebraska aimed to end its streak as the last Power 5 school without an NCAA Tournament win.

TCU sought to advance in the tournament after a strong regular season.

HOW:

TCU utilized a strong first-half performance and clutch shooting in the second half to secure their win.

Nebraska employed a "no middle" defense and effective ball movement to dominate Troy.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 21:11 UTC)

In a thrilling NCAA Tournament Round of 64 matchup, TCU edged out Ohio State with a final score of 66 to 64, marking TCU's first tournament win since 2023. Meanwhile, Nebraska showcased a dominant performance against Troy, winning 76 to 47, as they aimed to shake off their reputation as the last Power 5 school without an NCAA Tournament victory. Both games took place on March 19, 2026, with TCU's victory highlighted by a game-winning layup from Xavier Edmonds with just four seconds remaining.