Auburn and Wisconsin were eliminated in the two big upsets of the second day of Round 2 games in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament Sunday. #10 Miami defeated #2 Auburn 79-61, and #11 Iowa State topped #3 Wisconsin 54-49. There was also a more minor upset, with #5 Houston ousting #4 Illinois 68-53. Defending national champion Baylor and #2 Kentucky have been knocked out.
The men’s Sweet 16 games will start on Thursday.
The women’s tournament is closing in on the Sweet Sixteen. Baylor and Iowa were both ousted in upsets in the first day of Round 2 games in the women’s NCAA basketball tournament Sunday. Number 10 South Dakota toppled Number 2 Baylor 61-47, and Number 10 Creighton downed Number 2 Iowa 64-62. The eight other Round 2 games wll be played today.