Big Ten Sets Record at NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Tournament has seen a historic performance from the Big Ten Conference, which set a new record by having all eight of its participating teams advance past the first round with a perfect 8-0 record. Despite high expectations, the SEC faced setbacks with teams like Texas and Missouri suffering unexpected losses, although eight of its teams still moved to the Second Round. The Big 12 had a solid showing with Baylor and Iowa State securing victories. Fans can watch the games on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, or stream them via services like Fubo, Paramount+, and Sling. The tournament highlights the growing impact of NIL deals and transfer portals, which have shifted competitive dynamics in college basketball.