No perfect brackets remain for the NCAA Tournament, marking a big moment in this year’s competition. This past Sunday, No. 6 seed Tennessee defeated No. 3 seed Virginia 79-72. Earlier, No. 9 seed Iowa made headlines by knocking out the defending champion, No. 1 seed Florida, with a close score of 73-72.
It was a tense day, with two perfect brackets still alive in the ESPN contest and four on the NCAA’s official site, which tracks multiple competitions. ESPN reported 26.5 million entries, while the NCAA tracked 36 million. As the day progressed, the number of perfect brackets dwindled.
Two other matches saw No. 2 seeds winning against No. 7 seeds, with Purdue beating Miami 79-69 and Iowa State overcoming Kentucky 82-63. Suddenly, ESPN was down to two perfect brackets. When No. 5 seed St. John’s clinched a last-second victory over No. 4 seed Kansas, only one perfect bracket remained.
On the women’s side, after higher seeds won their opening games, the number of perfect brackets dropped to 166 on ESPN and 400 on the NCAA website.
Historically, this year has been filled with surprises. The odds of submitting a perfect bracket are astronomically low, estimated between one in 9.2 quintillion for random guesses and one in 120 billion for those who make educated picks.
Recent trends on social media showcase fans expressing disbelief at the tournament’s unpredictability, often recalling previous tournaments’ dramatic upsets. As the competition rolls on, fans continue to watch closely, hoping for their favorites to advance.
For full bracket coverage, visit the AP March Madness page and keep up with the latest updates at AP News March Madness section.
Source link
College sports, Tennessee, College basketball, Basketball, March Madness NCAA Tournament, NCAA Mens Bracket, Sports, Dylan Darling, Tennessee Volunteers
