March Madness 2025 Round 1 Thursday Recap - Arkansas sends Jayhawks HOME; McNeese St. UPSETS Clemson

John Calipari and Arkansas got a BIG win, toppling Kansas and sending Bill Self and crew home. McNeese State earned themselves a MASSIVE upset over Clemson, delaying Will Wade's start at NC State for a few more days. Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap a fairly chalky day one of the NCAA Tournament!

01:11 - Arkansas defeats Kansas 79 - 72; Jayhawks eliminated in the round of 64 for the first time since 2006

15:17 - McNeese State downs Clemson 69 - 67; Fewest ACC Teams in Round of 32 since Tournament expanded in 1985

21:00 - Gonzaga blasts Georgia 89 - 68

24:33 - Drake upsets Mizzou 67 - 57; Texas A&M knocks out 80 - 71

31:00 - Creighton blasts Louisville 89 - 75, Auburn beats Alabama State 83 - 63

33:00 - Tennessee, UCLA advance

34:00 - Fire Country Player of the Night

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