The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has solidified its Round of 32 teams, with traditional powerhouses Duke and the University of Connecticut (UConn) advancing after their first-round victories.​

Duke University, led by standout freshman Cooper Flagg, showcased their dominance with a commanding 93-49 win over Mount Saint Mary's. Flagg's impressive performance, contributing significantly on both ends of the court, underscores his pivotal role in Duke's championship aspirations. The projected no.1 overall pick in this year's NBA draft had 14 points on 6/12 shooting, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks in just 22 minutes of play. 

Meanwhile, the defending national champions, UConn Huskies, continued their quest for a third consecutive title by defeating Oklahoma 67-59. Their experience and resilience were evident as they navigated a challenging matchup to secure their spot in the next round.

Notably, for the first time since 1975, only one ACC team, Duke, has advanced to the Round of 32. This development highlights the evolving landscape of college basketball and the increasing competitiveness across all conferences.

Here's a comprehensive rundown of the teams that advanced to the Round of 32:​

• Florida defeated Norfolk State 95-69​
• Michigan State overcame Bryant 87-62​
• Kentucky beat Troy 76-57
• Arizona triumphed over Akron 93-65​
• Oregon won against Liberty 81-52​
• Ole Miss edged out North Carolina 71-64​
• Illinois secured a victory over Xavier 86-73​
• New Mexico upset Marquette 75-66​
• UConn defeated Oklahoma 67-59​
• Maryland dominated Grand Canyon 81-49​
• Baylor narrowly beat Mississippi State 75-72​
• Alabama overcame Robert Morris 90-81
• Iowa State routed Lipscomb 82-55
• Colorado State upset Memphis 78-70
• Duke dominated Mount Saint Mary's 93-49​
• Saint Mary's edged Vanderbilt 59-55​

These results set the stage for an exciting Round of 32, with matchups that promise thrilling basketball action as teams vie for a coveted spot in the Sweet 16.​

As March Madness progresses, fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming matchups, with both Duke and UConn poised to make deep runs in the tournament.​