The road to the NCAA Tournament is officially underway as Men’s March Madness 2025 tipped off with thrilling First Four matchups. On Wednesday night, No. 11 Xavier pulled off a comeback win against No. 11 Texas, while No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s took down No. 16 American to advance.
The action-packed night set the stage for the first round of the tournament, with teams fighting for a chance to make history.
First Four Results: Xavier and Mount St. Mary’s Secure Wins
The First Four saw high-intensity battles, with Xavier’s late surge sealing their win over Texas. The Musketeers trailed late in the second half but managed to clutch key rebounds and convert crucial free throws to secure the victory.
Men’s First Four Results
Tuesday, March 18
- No. 16 Alabama State 70, No. 16 St. Francis 68
- No. 11 North Carolina 95, No. 11 San Diego State 68
Wednesday, March 19
- No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s 83, No. 16 American 72
- No. 11 Xavier 86, No. 11 Texas 80
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Women’s First Four Results
Wednesday, March 19
- No. 11 Iowa State 68, No. 11 Princeton 63
- No. 16 Southern 68, UC San Diego 56
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Xavier’s Late-Game Heroics Seal Victory Over Texas
In one of the biggest comebacks of the First Four, No. 11 Xavier erased a late deficit to defeat No. 11 Texas 86-80.
- Final moments: Zach Freemantle made crucial free throws to extend Xavier’s lead.
- Tre Johnson’s missed three-pointer allowed Xavier to capitalize on a fast break, ending Texas’ hopes of a last-second rally.
- Dailyn Swain’s offensive rebound and basket put the game out of reach with 20 seconds left.
With this win, Xavier advances to face No. 6 Illinois in the first round on Friday.
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What’s Next in Men’s March Madness?
With the First Four wrapped up, the full tournament bracket is set, and fans are eagerly filling out their bracket predictions for 2025.
Here’s what to look forward to:
- March Madness Upset Predictions – Can lower seeds pull off shocking victories?
- Expert Bracket Picks 2025 – Analysts weigh in on the favorites.
- Final Four Predictions – Which teams will survive and advance?
How to Watch March Madness 2025
🏀 Live Coverage: CBS Sports, ESPN, and NCAA’s streaming platforms
📺 Streaming: NCAA March Madness Live App
📅 Next Games: First Round begins Friday
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