March Madness Updated Brackets, Scores & Upsets LIVE: South Region ‘Upsets’ Continue

Alabama (-21.5) dominated Texas A&M Corpus Christi, as expected, but the Crimson Tide failed to cover for their backers. Ross Williams’ meaningless 3-pointer, with time expiring, wound up doing them in. Nate Oats’ squad will take on 8-seed Maryland in the Round of 32 on Saturday.

San Diego State (-5.5 in-game), which closed as a 5.5-point pregame favorite, can’t seem to pull away from Charelston. But the Aztecs’ defense has been suffocating, holding the Cougars to just 32.0% shooting from the field. Updated odds are below.

With 3:50 left in the first half, Arkansas has built a 14.5-point lead over the Illini after closing as a 2.5-point favorite. The Hogs are -10.5 on the in-game line. Wichita State transfer Ricky Council IV has a team-high 10 points, and his Razorbacks are showcasing their defensive prowess overall, forcing seven Illinois turnovers so far. Updated odds are below.

2-seed Arizona, which closed as a 14.5/15-point favorite pregame against 15-seed Princeton, is only ahead 31-30 at halftime. The Wildcats are a 9.5-point in-game favorite. Updated odds are below.

At the first media timeout of the second half, San Diego States remains -5.5 in-game. The teams are a combined 6-of-23 from behind the arc (26.1%). Live betting markets are listed below.

8-seed Arkansas will battle 9-seed Illinois in moments. Follow along with the odds table below.

After Charleston took an early lead over SDSU, the Aztecs’ defense recovered, handing them a 32-29 lead with 20 minutes in the books. Big Dutcher’s team has dominated the glass, outrebounding the Cougars 19-10. The halftime spread (SDSU 2H -2.5) resembles the overall pregame line. Updated odds are below.

After the Jayhawks (the No. 1 seed in the West Region) were smoked by Texas in the Big 12 tournament title game, they blitzed Howard, 96-68, in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. First-Team All-American Jalen Wilson led the way with 20 points. Bill Self is expected to return for their battle with Arkansas or Illinois in the Round of 32.

Brian Dutcher’s defense has responded, and San Diego State leads Charleston, 28-27, with 2:32 left in the first half. The Aztecs are still -4.5 on the in-game line after closing as a 5.5-point favorite.

Dennis Gates’ Missouri Tigers, which closed +105 on the moneyline against Utah State, pulled off a slight upset victory on Thursday afternoon. Mizzou will likely square off against Arizona in the Round of 32, and its ball pressure could give the Wildcats fits.