2012 NCAA Tournament: Opening rounds

Cincinnati guard Sean Kilpatrick celebrates after beating Florida State in a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Monday, March 19, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Kilpatrick led Cincinnati with 18 points as Cincinnati won 62-56.

Cincinnati vs. Florida State

Dion Dixon defends Luke Loucks — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Cincinnati guard Dion Dixon, left, defends against Florida State guard Luke Loucks, right, in the second half of a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Cincinnati won 62-56.

Purdue vs. Kansas

Kansas forward Thomas Robinson and Tyshawn Taylor celebrate — AP Photo/The Lincoln Journal-Star, Ted Kirk

Kansas forward Thomas Robinson (0) and Tyshawn Taylor celebrate their 63-60 win over Purdue in a third-round NCAA tournament college basketball game at the CenturyLink Center, Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Omaha, Neb.

Purdue vs. Kansas

Tyshawn Taylor dunks the ball in the final seconds — AP Photo/The World-Herald, Rebecca S. Gratz

Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor (10) dunks the ball in the final seconds against Purdue during the second half of their NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, March 18, 2012. Kansas won 63-60.

Lehigh vs. Xavier

Tu Holloway drives past Lehigh's John Adams — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Xavier's Tu Holloway (52) drives past Lehigh's John Adams (4) during the second half of a third-round NCAA tournament college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 18, 2012.

Lehigh vs. Xavier

Kenny Frease pulls down a rebound over Justin Maneri — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Xavier's Kenny Frease pulls down a rebound over Lehigh's Justin Maneri (31) during the second half of an NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 18, 2012. Frease scored a career-high 25 points to go with 12 rebounds, and the Musketeers knocked off upset-minded Lehigh 70-58.

Ohio vs. South Florida

Ohio guard D.J. Cooper (5) gets tangled with South Florida guard Anthony Collins (11) in the first half of a third-round NCAA men's college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Cooper had 19 and No. 13 seed Ohio beat South Florida 62-56 on Sunday night to advance to the NCAA tournament's Midwest Regional semifinals.

Ohio vs. South Florida

South Florida forward Ron Anderson Jr. sits on the bench in the final seconds of a third-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Ohio on Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Ohio won 62-56.

Norfolk State vs. Florida

Florida's Erik Murphy reacts after he hit a 3-pointer — AP Photo/Nati Harnik

Florida's Erik Murphy (33) reacts after he hit a 3-pointer against Norfolk State in the first half of their NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, March 18, 2012. At left is Florida's Bradley Beal. Florida won 84-50.

Norfolk State vs. Florida

Norfolk State's Marcos Tamares (32) and Kyle O'Quinn, right. battle Florida guard Bradley Beal (23) for the ball as it goes out of bounds during the first half of a third round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Omaha, Neb.

Creighton vs. North Carolina

North Carolina's John Henson reacts after making a basket against Creighton during the second half of a third-round NCAA tournament college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 18, 2012. North Carolina won 81-73.

Creighton vs. North Carolina

James Michael McAdoo drives to the basket — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

North Carolina's James Michael McAdoo (43) drives to the basket against Creighton's Ethan Wragge (34), Doug McDermott (3), Josh Jones and Grant Gibbs, right, during the first half of an NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 18, 2012.

Saint Louis vs. Michigan State

Draymond Green and Keith Appling celebrate — Getty Images/Rob Carr

Draymond Green (23) and Keith Appling (11) of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Billikens during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's basketball tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 18, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Appling's late 3-pointer, giving top-seeded Michigan State a 65-61 win over Saint Louis.

Saint Louis vs. Michigan State

Draymond Green posts up against Brian Conklin — AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Michigan State's Draymond Green, right, posts up against Saint Louis' Brian Conklin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament third-round game Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Green scored 16 points with 13 rebounds in Michigan State a 65-61 win over Saint Louis.

North Carolina State vs. Georgetown

Lorenzo Brown celebrates — AP Photo/Tony Dejak

North Carolina State's Lorenzo Brown (2) celebrates with a teammate after NC State defeats Georgetown 66-63 in an NCAA men's college basketball tournament third-round game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 18, 2012.

North Carolina State vs. Georgetown

Lorenzo Brown hit three free throws in the final 10.6 seconds — Getty Images/Rob Carr

Lorenzo Brown (2) of the North Carolina State Wolfpack shoots a free throw late in the game against the Georgetown Hoyas during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's basketball tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 18, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Brown hit three free throws in the final 10.6 seconds and North Carolina State returned to the round of 16 with a 66-63 upset of third-seeded Georgetown.

North Carolina State vs. Georgetown

C.J. Leslie, right, collides with Henry Sims — AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

North Carolina State's C.J. Leslie, right, collides with Georgetown's Henry Sims during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament third-round game, Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. NC State defeated Georgetown 66-63.

New Mexico vs. Louisville

Russ Smith lays the ball up — Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey

Russ Smith (2) of the Louisville Cardinals lays the ball up in front of Hugh Greenwood (3) of the New Mexico Lobos in the second half during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden Arena on March 17, 2012, in Portland. Louisville defeated New Mexico 59-56.

New Mexico vs. Louisville

Louisville coach Rick Pitino points during second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament third-round game against New Mexico in Portland, Ore., Saturday, March 17, 2012. Louisville defeated New Mexico 59-56.

Colorado vs. Baylor

Colorado guard Nate Tomlinson leaves the court as Baylor players huddle after an NCAA men's college basketball tournament third-round game Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Baylor won 80-63.

Colorado vs. Baylor

Baylor guard Pierre Jackson shoots between Colorado defenders — AP Photo/Matt York

Baylor guard Pierre Jackson (55) shoots between Colorado defenders Nate Tomlinson, left, and Carlon Brown, right, during the first half of an NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M.

Iowa State vs. Kentucky

Marquis Teague dunks — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

Marquis Teague (25) of the Kentucky Wildcats dunks in the first half against Royce White (30) of the Iowa State Cyclones during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 17, 2012 in Louisville. Teague scored a career-high 24 points and top seed Kentucky put together another complete performance with a dominating second-half run in an 87-71

Iowa State vs. Kentucky

Terrence Jones reacts after dunking the ball — AP Photo/Dave Martin

Kentucky forward Terrence Jones (3) reacts after dunking the ball in the first half of their NCAA third-round tournament college basketball game against Iowa State in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 17, 2012.

Virginia Commonwealth vs. Indiana

Bradford Burgess reacts after losing — Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey

Bradford Burgess of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams reacts after losing to the Indiana Hoosiers 63-61, during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden Arena on March 17, 2012, in Portland.

Virginia Commonwealth vs. Indiana

Cody Zeller is blocked by D.J. Haley — Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey

Cody Zeller (40) of the Indiana Hoosiers is blocked by D.J. Haley (33) of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams and a jump ball is called in the second half during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden Arena on March 17, 2012, in Portland.

Vanderbilt vs. Wisconsin

Ryan Evans drives against John Jenkins — AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf

Wisconsin forward Ryan Evans (5) drives against Vanderbilt guard John Jenkins during the first half of an NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Wisconsin won 60-57.

Vanderbilt vs. Wisconsin

Brad Tinsley fouls Mike Bruesewitz — AP Photo/Matt York

Vanderbilt guard Brad Tinsley, center, fouls Wisconsin forward Mike Bruesewitz (31) as Wisconsin guard Jordan Taylor (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M.

Murray State vs. Marquette

Marquette forward Davante Gardner goes to the basket as Murray State guard Jewuan Long — AP Photo/Dave Martin

Marquette forward Davante Gardner (54) goes to the basket as Murray State guard Jewuan Long (33) and Murray State forward Ivan Aska (42) defend in the second half of their NCAA third-round tournament college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 17, 2012. Marquette defeated Murray State 62-53.

Murray State vs. Marquette

Jae Crowder celebrates the 62-53 victory — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

Jae Crowder (32) of the Marquette Golden Eagles celebrates the 62-53 victory against the Murray State Racers during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012, in Louisville.

Gonzaga vs. Ohio State

Deshaun Thomas of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts in the first half — Getty Images/Jared Wickerham

Deshaun Thomas (1) of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts in the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Consol Energy Center on March 17, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Buckeyes beat Gonzaga 73-66.

Gonzaga vs. Ohio State

Jared Sullinger celebrates — Getty Images/Jared Wickerham

Jared Sullinger (0) of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates on the bench late in the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Consol Energy Center on March 17, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Sullinger scored 18 points, including two big baskets in the final 3 minutes to lead the Buckeyes past Gonzaga 73-66 on Saturday and into the round of 16 for the third straight year.

Kansas State vs. Syracuse

Jordan Henriquez loses the ball as Syracuse's C.J. Fair, left, and James Southerland — AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez, center, loses the ball as Syracuse's C.J. Fair, left, and James Southerland (43) defend in the second half of an NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Pittsburgh.

The top-seeded Orange looked like that group and maybe even better, pulling away to a 75-59 victory over eighth-seeded Kansas State in the third round of the East Regional.

Kansas State vs. Syracuse

Syracuse's Dion Waiters, center, tries to shoot between Kansas State's Will Spradling (55) and Jordan Henriquez in the first half of an East Regional NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Syracuse won 75-59.

Detroit vs. Kansas

Thomas Robinson drives inside in the second half against Eli Holman — Getty Images/Eric Francis

Thomas Robinson (0) of the Kansas Jayhawks drives inside in the second half against Eli Holman (32) of the Detroit Titans during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at CenturyLink Center on March 16, 2012, in Omaha, Nebraska. Robinson bullied his way for 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the second-seeded Jayhawks rolled to a 65-50 victory over Detroit in the second round of the Midwest Regional.

Detroit vs. Kansas

Chase Simon is blocked by Kansas' Jeff Withey — AP Photo/Nati Harnik

Detroit's Chase Simon, right, is blocked by Kansas' Jeff Withey (5) in the second half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., Friday, March 16, 2012. Kansas won 65-50.

South Florida vs. Temple

Anthony Collins drives against Juan Fernandez — AP Photo/Donn Jones

South Florida guard Anthony Collins (11) drives against Temple guard Juan Fernandez (4) in the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. South Florida won 58-44.

South Florida vs. Temple

Temple players Anthony Lee, left, Scootie Randall, center, and T. J. DiLeo, right, wait out the final minutes of the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against South Florida on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. South Florida won 58-44.

Xavier vs. Notre Dame

Jack Cooley and Jerian Grant react as Xavier's Dezmine Wells celebrates — AP Photo/Zach Gibson

Notre Dame's Jack Cooley (45) and Jerian Grant (22) react as Xavier's Dezmine Wells (5) celebrates in the closing seconds of the second half of a South Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2012. Xavier won 67-63.

Xavier vs. Notre Dame

Tu Holloway drives to the basket against Notre Dame — Getty Images/Streeter Lecka

Tu Holloway (52) of the Xavier Musketeers drives to the basket against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 16, 2012, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Holloway finished with 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting helping Xavier rally to beat Notre Dame 67-63 on Friday night in the second round of the South Regional.

LIU-Brooklyn vs. Michigan State

Draymond Green of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after defeating the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds — Getty Images/Rob Carr

Draymond Green (23) of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after defeating the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 16, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Green recorded his second career NCAA tournament triple-double -- the first player to do it since Johnson -- and Derrick Nix added 18 points as top-seeded Michigan State fought off the upset bug that took down two No. 2 seeds, advancing in the West Regional with an 89-67 win over LIU Brooklyn on Friday night.

LIU-Brooklyn vs. Michigan State

Keith Appling steals the ball from Long Island's Jason Brickman — AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Michigan State's Keith Appling, left, steals the ball from Long Island's Jason Brickman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament second-round game Friday, March 16, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan State beat Long Island 89-67.

Lehigh vs. Duke

Lehigh's Gabe Knutson (42), B.J. Bailey (32), Jordan Hamilton (44), Holden Greiner (20), John Adams (4) and Justin Maneri (31) celebrate after winning an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Duke in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2012. Lehigh won 75-70. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lehigh vs. Duke

Duke's Tyler Thornton and Seth Curry, right, struggle with Lehigh's Mackey McKnight — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Duke's Tyler Thornton (3) and Seth Curry, right, struggle with Lehigh's Mackey McKnight, center, during the first half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2012.

Ohio vs. Michigan

Ohio guard Walter Offutt, second from right, is congratulated by Ivo Baltic, fourth from right, T. J. Hall (13) and Ricardo Johnson, right, after Offutt drew a foul against Michigan in the final seconds of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. The resulting free-throws by Offutt sealed a 65-60 win for Ohio. At left is Michigan's Zack Novak (0).

Ohio vs. Michigan

Ohio forward Ivo Baltic, second from left, swats the ball away from Michigan guard Trey Burke, right, in the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.

Purdue vs. St. Mary's

Lewis Jackson drives for a shot attempt against Rob Jones — Getty Images/Eric Francis

Lewis Jackson (23), of the Purdue Boilermakers, drives for a shot attempt against Rob Jones (22) and Stephen Holt (14) of the St. Mary's Gaels during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at CenturyLink Center on March 16, 2012 in Omaha, Neb. Jackson made the go-ahead free-throws with 22.8 seconds left after St. Mary's had rallied from 11 points down late to take its first lead, and the Boilermakers defeated the Gaels, 72-69, in the Midwest Regional on Friday night.

Purdue vs. St. Mary's

Robbie Hummel is fouled by St. Mary's Stephen Holt — AP Photo/Nati Harnik

Purdue's Robbie Hummel, center, is fouled by St. Mary's Stephen Holt (14), Jorden Page, right, and Rob Jones, rear, in the second half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., Friday, March 16, 2012. Purdue won, 72-69.

St. Louis vs. Memphis

St. Louis' Kwamain Mitchell, left, steals the ball from Memphis' Will Barton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament second-round game on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. St. Louis defeated Memphis, 61-54.

St. Louis vs. Memphis

Memphis' Will Barton, left, is fouled by St. Louis' Dwayne Evans during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 16, 2012. St Louis won 61-54.

Norfolk State vs. Missouri

Players for the Norfolk State Spartans support their teammates from the bench against the Missouri Tigers during a second round game in the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at CenturyLink Center on March 16, 2012 in Omaha, Neb. Norfolk State upset Missouri, 86-84.

Norfolk State vs. Missouri

Kyle O'Quinn drives vs. Missouri Tigers — Getty Images/Doug Pensinger

Kyle O'Quinn (10), of the Norfolk State Spartans, drives in the second half against the Missouri Tigers during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at CenturyLink Center on March 16, 2012 in Omaha, Neb.

Vermont vs. North Carolina

North Carolina's Tyler Zeller shoots over Vermont defenders during the first half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2012. Zeller led North Carolina with 17 points in a 77-58 win.

Vermont vs. North Carolina

James Michael McAdoo reacts during the first half — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

North Carolina's James Michael McAdoo (43) reacts during the first half of a Midwest Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Vermont in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2012. North Carolina won, 77-58.

Belmont vs. Georgetown

Jason Clark drives past Belmont's Mick Hedgepeth (34) and Drew Hanlen — AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Georgetown's Jason Clark (21) drives past Belmont's Mick Hedgepeth (34) and Drew Hanlen (1) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 16, 2012. Clark scored 21 points, Otto Porter added 16 and Georgetown's ruthless defense bottled up Belmont's shooters in a 74-59 NCAA tournament win Friday, advancing the Hoyas, who'd suffered first-game knockouts the past two years.

Belmont vs. Georgetown

Otto Porter shoots over Belmont's Kerron Johnson — AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Georgetown's Otto Porter (22) shoots over Belmont's Kerron Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament second-round game, Friday, March 16, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Porter scored 16 points and Georgetown's ruthless defense bottled up Belmont's shooters in a 74-59 NCAA tournament win Friday, advancing the Hoyas, who'd suffered first-game knockouts the past two years.

St. Bonaventure vs. Florida State

Jordan Gathers walks to the bench as Florida State's Okaro White and Ian Miller celebrate — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

St. Bonaventure guard Jordan Gathers (5) walks to the bench as Florida State's Okaro White (10) and Ian Miller (30) celebrate during a timeout late in the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida State won, 66-63.

St. Bonaventure vs. Florida State

Bernard James caught between two defenders — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Florida State forward Bernard James (5) gets caught between St. Bonaventure defenders Youssou Ndoye, left, and Da'Quan Cook, right, in the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. James scored 19 points and Florida State barely avoided a big upset, rallying to beat St. Bonaventure, 66-63, on Friday in the NCAA tournament.

Virginia vs. Florida

Florida players, from left, Kenny Boynton, Casey Prather, Patric Young, Erik Murphy and Bradley Beal cheer their teammates on in the final minutes of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Virginia in Omaha, Neb., Friday, March 16, 2012. Beal had 14 points and 11 rebounds, reserve Prather scored a career-high 14 and Florida beat Virginia, 71-45.

Virginia vs. Florida

Virginia forward Mike Scott holds head during defeat — AP Photo/Orlin Wagner

Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) holds his head while on the bench with teammates Darion Atkins (32) and Sammy Zeglinski (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament game against Florida at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., Friday, March 16, 2012. Florida defeated Virginia, 71-45.

Alabama vs. Creighton

Trevor Releford sits on the court as Creighton players celebrate — AP Photo/Chuck Burton

Alabama's Trevor Releford (12) sits on the court as Creighton players celebrate at the end of a Midwest Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2012. Creighton won, 58-57.

Alabama vs. Creighton

Doug McDermott reacts after being fouled — AP Photo/Chuck Burton

Creighton's Doug McDermott (3) reacts after being fouled late in the second half of a Midwest Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Alabama in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2012. McDermott scored 16 points and the Bluejays overcame an 11-point deficit in the second half to beat Alabama, 58-57, Friday for their first tournament victory in 10 years.

North Carolina State vs. San Diego State

Richard Howell and teammate DeShawn Painter fight for a rebound — Getty Images/Rob Carr

Richard Howell (1) of the North Carolina State Wolfpack and teammate DeShawn Painter (0) fight for a rebound with Deshawn Stephens (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 16, 2012 in Columbus. Howell doubled his average, scoring 22 points as North Carolina State used its muscle inside and a sticky defense to upend San Diego State, 79-65.

North Carolina State vs. San Diego State

Richard Howell shoots against Tim Shelton — Getty Images/Jamie Sabau

Richard Howell (1) of the North Carolina State Wolfpack shoots against Tim Shelton (10) of the San Diego State Aztecs in the first half during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 16, 2012 in Columbus. North Carolina State won, 79-65 in regulation.

Texas vs. Cincinnati

Texas center Clint Chapman sits on the bench in the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Cincinnati on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Cincinnati won, 65-59.

Texas vs. Cincinnati

Yancy Gates drives against Clint Chapman — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates (34) drives against Texas center Clint Chapman, right, in the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. The sixth-seeded Bearcats withstanded a late rally by Texas to win, 65-59.

Colorado vs. UNLV

Colorado guard Askia Booker looks to pass against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Booker came off the bench for 16 points as Colorado fought off a furious UNLV comeback for a 68-64 victory.

UNLV forward Carlos Lopez hangs a towel over his head during the second half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Colorado, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Colorado won 68-64.

Loyola of Maryland's Shane Walker, left, guards Ohio State's Jared Sullinger during the first half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Pittsburgh, March 15, 2012. Sullinger scored 12 points in Ohio State's 78-59 win.

Loyola-Maryland vs. Ohio State

Erik Etherly dunks in front of Deshaun Thomas — AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Loyola of Maryland's Erik Etherly (24) dunks in front of Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, center, and Jared Sullinger, left, during the second half of an East Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Pittsburgh, March 15, 2012. Thomas scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds -- one off his career best -- to lead Ohio State to a 78-59 victory Thursday night in the second round of the East Regional.

New Mexico State vs. Indiana

Jordan Hulls shoots over Tshilidzi Nephawe — Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey

Jordan Hulls (1) of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots over Tshilidzi Nephawe (15) of the New Mexico State Aggies in the second half in the second round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Rose Garden Arena on March 15, 2012 in Portland. Hulls went on a second-half shooting spree and finished with 22 points, and the fourth-seeded Hoosiers rolled to a 79-66 win.

New Mexico State vs. Indiana

Cody Zeller dunks the ball — Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey

Cody Zeller (40) of the Indiana Hoosiers dunks the ball in the first half against the New Mexico State Aggies in the second round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Rose Garden Arena on March 15, 2012 in Portland. Zeller scored 14 points as Indiana won 79-66.

Connecticut vs. Iowa State

Chris Allen drives against Jeremy Lamb — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

Chris Allen (4) of the Iowa State Cyclones drives against Jeremy Lamb (3) of the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville. Allen led four Cyclones in double figures with 20 points as Iowa State stunned the defending national champions 77-64.

Connecticut vs. Iowa State

Tyrus McGee shoots past Shabazz Napier — AP Photo/Dave Martin

Iowa State guard Tyrus McGee (25) shoots past Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) in the second half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., March 15, 2012. Iowa State won 77-64.

South Dakota State vs. Baylor

Pierre Jackson shoots past Jordan Dykstra — AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf

Baylor guard Pierre Jackson (55) shoots past South Dakota State forward Jordan Dykstra during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque. Jackson led the Bears with 18 points as Baylor won 68-60.

South Dakota State vs. Baylor

Nate Wolters drives the lane past Quincy Acy — AP Photo/Matt York

South Dakota State guard Nate Wolters (3) drives the lane past Baylor defenders Quincy Acy (4) and A.J. Walton (22) during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Baylor won 68-60.

West Virginia vs. Gonzaga

Kevin Pangos drives around Kevin Jones — AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Gonzaga's Kevin Pangos, left, drives around West Virginia's Kevin Jones (5) during the first half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Pittsburgh, March 15, 2012.

West Virginia vs. Gonzaga

Robert Sacre puts up a shot — AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Gonzaga's Robert Sacre (00) puts up a shot between West Virginia's Gary Browne, left top, and Kevin Jones, bottom during the first half of an East Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Pittsburgh, March 15, 2012. Dominating the lethargic Mountaineers on both ends of the floor, the Bulldogs rolled to a 77-54 win Thursday night.

Virginia Commonwealth vs. Wichita State

Garrett Stutz reacts as Virginia Commenwealth's Bradford Burgess (20) and Darius Theus (10) celebrate — AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

Wichita State's Garrett Stutz (41) reacts as Virginia Commenwealth's Bradford Burgess (20) and Darius Theus (10) celebrate at the end of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 15, 2012. VCU defeated Wichita State 62-59.

Virginia Commonwealth vs. Wichita State

Bradford Burgess shoots — Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn

Bradford Burgess (20) of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams shoots the ball in the lane against the Wichita State Shockers in the second round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Rose Garden Arena on March 15, 2012 in Portland. Burgess hit a key 3-pointer with 1:33 left and the 12th-seeded Rams held off Wichita State 62-59.

Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky

Terrence Jones dunks in the second half against Teeng Akol — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

Terrence Jones (3) of the Kentucky Wildcats dunks in the second half against Teeng Akol (22) of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville. Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds and top-seeded Kentucky began its quest for an eighth national title with a staggering display of athleticism in an 81-66 victory over Western Kentucky.

Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky

Terrence Jones moves the ball in the post — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

Terrence Jones (3) of the Kentucky Wildcats moves the ball in the post in the first half against Teeng Akol (22) of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville. Kentucky won 81-66.

Harvard vs. Vanderbilt

John Jenkins shoots — Getty Images/Christian Petersen

John Jenkins (23) of the Vanderbilt Commodores shoots against Christian Webster (15) of the Harvard Crimson in the second half of the game during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Pit on March 15, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jenkins made all six of his late free throws and scored 27 points Thursday to help Vanderbilt hold off Harvard 79-70 in an East Regional game being called "The Brain Bowl."

Harvard vs. Vanderbilt

Jeffery Taylor pressures Harvard guard Laurent Rivard — AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf

Vanderbilt forward Jeffery Taylor, left, pressures Harvard guard Laurent Rivard, right, during the first half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game, Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M.

Long Beach State vs. New Mexico

Kendall Williams reacts after the Lobos defeat the Long Beach State 49ers — Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn

Kendall Williams (10) of the New Mexico Lobos reacts after the Lobos defeat the Long Beach State 49ers 75-68 in the second round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Rose Garden Arena on March 15, 2012 in Portland. Williams scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and bottled up Long Beach State star Casper Ware defensively as fifth-seeded New Mexico held off the 49ers for a 75-68.

Long Beach State vs. New Mexico

Larry Anderson goes up for a shot — Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey

Larry Anderson (21) of the Long Beach State 49ers goes up for a shot against Drew Gordon (32) of the New Mexico Lobos in the second round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Rose Garden Arena on March 15, 2012 in Portland. New Mexico won 75-68.

UNC Asheville vs. Syracuse

James Southerland celebrates with his teammates — Getty Images/Gregory Shamus

James Southerland (43) of the Syracuse Orange celebrates with his teammates after a point against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Consol Energy Center on March 15, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Southerland had 15 points and a season-high eight rebounds and Syracuse avoided becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a 16 when it rallied for a 72-65 victory.

UNC Asheville vs. Syracuse

UNC Asheville players, from left, J.P. Primm, Matt Dickey and Quinard Jackson cover their faces as their team is losing while time runs down in the second half of an East Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Syracuse on Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Syracuse won 72-65.

Brigham Young vs. Marquette

Junior Cadougan and Jae Crowder — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

Junior Cadougan (5) and Jae Crowder (32) of Marquette reacts after a play against Brigham Young during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville. Crowder finished with 25 points and 16 rebounds and Marquette withstood another furious BYU rally for an 88-68 victory in the NCAA tournament Thursday.

Brigham Young vs. Marquette

Brandon Davies reacts in the second half — AP Photo/Dave Martin

BYU forward Brandon Davies (0) reacts in the second half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Marquette in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. Marquette won 88-68.

Montana vs. Wisconsin

Ryan Evans Montana forward Derek Selvig — AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf

Wisconsin guard Ryan Evans (5) drives past Montana forward Derek Selvig (24) during the second half of an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game, Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Evans led Wisconsin with 18 points and had eight boards in Wisconsin's 73-49 win.

Montana vs. Wisconsin

Mathias Ward blocks a shot by Ryan Evans — Getty Images/Christian Petersen

Mathias Ward (40) of the Montana Grizzlies blocks a shot by Ryan Evans (5) of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half of the game during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Pit on March 15, 2012 in Albuquerque.

Davidson vs. Louisville

Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) shoots over Davidson's Jake Cohen, right, and De'Mon Brooks, rear left, during the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Portland, Ore., March 15, 2012. Siva scored 17 points in Louisville's 69-62 win.

Davidson vs. Louisville

Peyton Siva (3) of the Louisville Cardinals goes up for a shot between De'Mon Brooks (24) and Jake Cohen (15) of the Davidson Wildcats in the second half in the second round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Rose Garden Arena on March 15, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Siva scored 17 points in Louisville's 69-62 win.

Southern Miss vs. Kansas State

Kansas State's Rodney McGruder (22) brings the ball up court against Southern Miss during the first half of an East Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Pittsburgh, March 15, 2012. McGruder was the leading scorer in a 70-64 Kansas State win.

Southern Miss vs. Kansas State

Southern Miss' Neil Watson, right, collides with Kansas State's Will Spradling (55) during the first half of an East Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Pittsburgh, March 15, 2012.

Colorado State vs. Murray State

Isaiah Canaan goes up for the dunk — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

Isaiah Canaan (3) of the Murray State Racers goes up for the dunk against Wes Eikmeier (10) of the Colorado State Rams during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville. Canaan scored 15 points and backcourt mate Donte Poole added 13 points to make sure they'd stick around for a while in a 58-41 victory over Colorado State.

Colorado State vs. Murray State

Jewuan Long (33) and Zay Jackson (10) of the Murray State Racers reacts after a play against the Colorado State Rams during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville.

South Florida vs. California

Victor Rudd Jr. reacts in the first half — Getty Images/Gregory Shamus

Victor Rudd Jr. (2) of the South Florida Bulls reacts in the first half against the California Golden Bears in the first round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at UD Arena on March 14, 2012 in Dayton, Ohio. Rudd had 15 points in South Florida's 65-54 victory.

Vermont vs. Lamar

Four McGlynn attempts a shot against — Getty Images/Gregory Shamus

Four McGlynn (4) of the Vermont Catamounts attempts a shot against the Lamar Cardinals in the first round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at UD Arena on March 14, 2012 in Dayton, Ohio. Freshman McGlynn came off the bench to score 18 points and Vermont grabbed an early lead and hung on to beat Lamar 71-59 on Wednesday night in a first-round NCAA tournament game.

Western Kentucky vs. Mississippi Valley State

Western Kentucky guard T.J. Price clenches his fist in the closing seconds of the team's 59-58 win over Mississippi Valley State in the opening game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, March 13, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio.

Western Kentucky vs. Mississippi Valley State

President Barack Obama and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron attend the Mississippi Valley State versus Western Kentucky, first round NCAA tournament basketball game, March 13, 2012, at University of Dayton Arena, in Dayton, Ohio.

Iona vs, Brigham Young

Brigham Young forward Brock Zylstra celebrates after he scored in the closing minute of BYU's 78-72 win over Iona in an NCAA men's college basketball tournament opening-round game, March 13, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio.