As the NCAA men’s basketball tournament moves into the Sweet 16, the action heats up with the South Regional in Dallas and the Midwest Regional in Indianapolis on Friday.
Houston and Purdue are gearing up for tough battles to secure a spot in the Final Four, despite playing in their home state and a neighboring state, respectively. Marquette will tip off against North Carolina State at 7:09 p.m. ET in Dallas, with Marquette eyeing their first Final Four appearance since 2003.
Purdue will face Gonzaga at 7:39 p.m. ET in a highly anticipated rematch of a November game that saw Purdue emerge victorious by 10 points. Meanwhile, Houston will go head-to-head against Duke at 9:39 p.m. ET in Dallas, with Houston’s tough defense set to challenge Duke’s potent offense.
In the late game, Tennessee will clash with Creighton at 10:09 p.m. ET, promising a showdown that could be a high-scoring affair or a defensive struggle, depending on how the teams perform on the night.
With the stakes higher than ever, these matchups are sure to bring intense competition and thrilling moments as the teams battle for a shot at the Final Four. Stay tuned to The Puck Drop for all the latest updates and analysis on the NCAA tournament action.
