Big Ten Secures Historic 9-0 Start in NCAA Tournament

The Big Ten has made history in the 2025 NCAA Tournament with a perfect 9-0 record in the first two rounds, a feat never before achieved by any conference. Purdue's victory over McNeese State was part of this dominant performance, securing their spot in the Sweet 16. Meanwhile, the SEC secured a record 14 teams in the tournament, but only achieved an 8-6 record, with several lower-seeded teams underperforming. The Big 12 also performed well with a 6-1 record, though the exclusion of West Virginia raised eyebrows. The Big East, with five teams in the tournament, has a 4-2 record so far. This tournament highlights a significant performance disparity among conferences, with the Big Ten currently leading the pack.