Here we are again, folks: It’s time for March Madness.
This year’s NCAA Tournament will return to mostly normal operating procedures following the centralized event in 2021, all of which took place in Indiana (and necessitated harsh attendance restrictions) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
No such issue for March Madness this year, though only time will tell how the tournament plays out from the beginning rounds through the national championship on April 4. This year’s first game features No. 6 Colorado State taking on No. 11 Michigan at 12:15 p.m. ET. Final tipoff between No. 1 Kansas and No. 16 Texas Southern is scheduled for 9:57 p.m.
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The Sporting News is tracking live scores, results and highlights from the opening-round action. Follow along below:
March Madness live scores
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Thursday, March 17
NCAA Tournament results, highlights
This section will be updated as games are completed.
No. 11 Michigan 75, No. 6 Colorado State 63
No. 4 Providence 66, No. 13 South Dakota State 57
No. 9 Memphis 64, No. 8 Boise State 53
No. 1 Baylor 85, No. 16 Norfolk State 49
No. 3 Tennessee 88, No. 14 Longwood 56
No. 12 Richmond 67, No. 5 Iowa 63
No. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 16 Georgia State
No. 8 North Carolina vs. No. 9 Marquette
No. 5 UConn vs. No. 12 New Mexico State
No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 15 Saint Peter’s
No. 5 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 12 Indiana
No. 8 San Diego State vs. No. 9 Creighton
No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Vermont
No. 7 Murray State vs. No. 10 San Francisco
No. 4 UCLA vs. No. 13 Akron
No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 16 Texas Southern
March Madness schedule 2022
Round 1
Thursday, March 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| No. 6 Colorado State vs. No. 11 Michigan | 12:15 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 4 Providence vs. No. 13 South Dakota State | 12:40 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
| No. 8 Boise State vs. No. 9 Memphis | 1:45 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 1 Baylor vs. No. 16 Norfolk State | 2 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 3 Tennessee vs. No. 14 Longwood | 2:45 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 5 Iowa vs. No. 12 Richmond | 3:10 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
| No. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 16 Georgia State | 4:15 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 8 North Carolina vs. No. 9 Marquette | 4:30 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 5 UConn vs. No. 12 New Mexico State | 6:50 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 15 Saint Peter’s | 7:10 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 5 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 12 Indiana | 7:20 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 8 San Diego State vs. No. 9 Creighton | 7:27 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
| No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Vermont | 9:20 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 7 Murray State vs. No. 10 San Francisco | 9:40 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 4 UCLA vs. No. 13 Akron | 9:50 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 16 Texas Southern | 9:57 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
Friday, March 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| No. 7 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Loyola-Chicago | 12:15 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 2 Auburn vs. No. 15 Jacksonville State | 12:40 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
| No. 3 Texas Tech vs. No. 14 Montana State | 1:45 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 14 Yale | 2 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 2 Villanova vs. No. 15 Delaware | 2:45 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 7 USC vs. No. 10 Miami | 3:10 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
| No. 6 Alabama vs. No. 11 Notre Dame/Rutgers | 4:15 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Virginia Tech | 4:30 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 4 Illinois vs. No. 13 Chattanooga | 6:50 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 2 Duke vs. No. 15 Cal State Fullerton | 7:10 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 6 LSU vs. No. 11 Iowa State | 7:20 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 16 Bryant/Wright State | 7:27 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
| No. 5 Houston vs. No. 12 UAB | 9:20 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV |
| No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 Davidson | 9:40 p.m. | CBS |
| No. 3 Wisconsin vs. No. 14 Colgate | 9:50 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 8 Seton Hall vs. No. 9 TCU | 9:57 p.m. | truTV, Sling TV |
Round 2
Round 2 times will be released following the completion of Round 1 on Friday.
Saturday, March 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | Noon | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
Sunday, March 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | Noon | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, TNT, truTV, CBS |
Sweet 16
Thursday, March 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | TBS, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, CBS |
Friday, March 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | TBS, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, CBS |
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, Sling TV |
Sunday, March 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS |
Final Four
Saturday, April 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, Sling TV |
National championship
Monday, April 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |