March Madness 2025: Upsets, Injuries Shake Up Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16 Brackets
Staff Editor March Madness 2025: Upsets, Injuries, and How to Watch
The 2025 NCAA March Madness tournaments for men’s and women’s basketball are in full swing, with surprising upsets and key injuries shaping the landscape of both competitions.
In the men’s tournament, defending champion UConn’s hopes for a repeat were dashed in a nail-biting loss to Florida. Meanwhile, powerhouses Duke, Auburn, and Houston have emerged as top contenders. Cinderella stories are unfolding with 10-seed Arkansas toppling No. 7 Kansas and No. 2 St. John’s, while BYU and Ole Miss have secured unexpected Sweet 16 berths.
The women’s tournament sees UCLA, Texas, USC, UConn, and South Carolina as strong frontrunners. However, USC’s championship aspirations took a hit with star player JuJu Watkins sidelined for the season due to an ACL tear. A highly anticipated Sweet 16 matchup between USC and Kansas State looms large.
For viewers looking to catch all the action, the men’s games are broadcast across TNT, TBS, truTV, and CBS. Women’s games can be found on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews. Streaming options for the men’s tournament include DirecTV Stream, Sling TV Blue, Paramount Plus, and Max. For women’s games, viewers can turn to Sling TV Orange + Sports Extra, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and ESPN Plus.
The Sweet 16 round kicks off this week, with games scheduled across multiple channels. For the men’s tournament, matchups include [Team A] vs [Team B] on [Date] at [Time] on [Channel]. The women’s Sweet 16 features [Team C] vs [Team D] on [Date] at [Time] on [Channel].
As March Madness 2025 progresses, basketball fans can expect more thrilling games and potential upsets on the road to the National Championships.
