The 2026 NCAA Tournament delivered one of the most chaotic and entertaining brackets in tournament history. Here's a look back at the biggest moments.
Biggest Upsets
#14 Princeton over #3 Baylor: The Tigers used their methodical offense to frustrate Baylor, winning 67-62 with a perfectly executed game plan. Princeton's third first-round upset in four years.
#12 Grand Canyon over #5 Marquette: The Antelopes' press defense forced 24 turnovers in a stunning 78-65 victory that wasn't as close as the score suggests.
Cinderella Run: #11 Drake
Drake became the lowest seed to reach the Elite Eight since Loyola Chicago in 2018. The Bulldogs knocked off #6 TCU, #3 Purdue, and #2 Tennessee before falling to #1 Duke by just 3 points.
Championship Game
Duke defeated Houston 72-68 in a classic championship game. Duke's freshmen showed poise beyond their years, while Houston's suffocating defense kept it close until the final minutes.
The expanded 68-team field continues to produce magic that makes March Madness the greatest event in American sports.
