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What’s Happening

Listen up: High Point, we’re tracking all the second-round action.

Men’s March Madness live tracker: Updates on Saturday’s games ESPN Multiple Authors Mar 21, 2026, 01:48 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament has whittled to 32 teams that have their eyes set on the Sweet 16. ESPN reporters are on-site, from Buffalo to Portland, to give you a real-time look at the Madness. (it feels like chaos)

Follow along as they and the rest of the staff track every second-round game on Saturday, with more matchups still to tip: (6) Louisville vs.

The Details

Live tracker Previews (3) Michigan State vs. , CBS How Michigan State can advance to the Sweet 16: Michigan State’s biggest edge against North Dakota State was its dominant frontcourt, with Carson Cooper , Jaxon Kohler , Coen Carr and Cam Ward combining for 62 points and 24 rebounds.

That will also be where the Spartans will need to win against Louisville. Despite having plenty of size and depth up front, the Cardinals struggled on the defensive glass against South Florida, and Michigan State is one of the top-10 offensive rebounding teams in the country.

Why This Matters

The Spartans should be able to have success in that area against the Cardinals. Will be the key — he didn’t score the ball well against North Dakota State and turned it over a season-high four times, but he’ll be able to get downhill and put pressure on Louisville. — Jeff Borzello How Louisville can advance to the Sweet 16: Despite leading South Florida by 23 points before a late surge made the final margin much closer, Louisville has to clean up plenty to beat Michigan State.

The sports world never stops delivering these kinds of storylines.

The Bottom Line

— Jeff Borzello How Louisville can advance to the Sweet 16: Despite leading South Florida by 23 points before a late surge made the final margin much closer, Louisville has to clean up plenty to beat Michigan State. South Florida grabbed 18 offensive rebounds — 37.

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