The NCAA men’s tournament tightened its grip on Sunday as teams fought for a coveted berth in the Sweet 16. With every possession carrying added weight, the day’s results further clarified the bracket and sent another set of programs on to the second weekend.
How Purdue punched its ticket
Purdue advanced to the Sweet 16, earning its place in the tournament’s second weekend. The win kept the Boilermakers’ March run alive as the field continued to shrink and the pressure intensified with a spot in the regional semifinals on the line.
Sunday’s broader takeaway
Across the slate, the theme remained consistent: survive and advance. With Sweet 16 bids at stake, winners found ways to close out games and move forward, while the margin for error continued to narrow as the tournament progressed.