Bracket Update: How Are Your Predictions Faring?

The opening day of the NCAA tournament served up multiple upsets and tense finishes. Several lower seeds toppled higher-ranked opponents on March 19, 2026.

Major upsets and close calls

No. 12 High Point edged No. 5 Wisconsin, 83-82. Chase Johnston, a noted three-point shooter, converted the game-winning layup with 11.2 seconds remaining.

No. 11 Virginia Commonwealth rallied past No. 6 North Carolina, winning 82-78 in overtime. Terrence Hill Jr. led VCU with 34 points.

Duke, Siena and the near-upset

No. 16 Siena pushed No. 1 Duke to the brink. Siena led by 11 at halftime after coach Gerry McNamara leaned on his five starters for most of the contest.

Siena faded late as Duke mounted a 15-4 run to seize control. The game took place on March 19, 2026, and featured Cameron Boozer for Duke.

Other notable results

• No. 10 Texas A&M defeated No. 7 St. Mary’s, 63-50. The Aggies were labeled a Cinderella candidate by analyst Steve Kornacki.
• No. 11 Texas beat No. 6 BYU, 79-71. BYU’s AJ Dybansta scored 35 points in the loss.
• No. 3 Gonzaga held off No. 14 Kennesaw State after a late scare. Gonzaga improved its streak to 17 straight opening-game tournament wins.
• No. 4 Nebraska routed No. 13 Troy, 76-47, registering the program’s first NCAA tournament win in nine appearances.
• No. 3 Illinois posted a dominant win over Penn. David Mirkovic finished with 29 points and 17 rebounds in 28 minutes.

Milestone for Nebraska

Nebraska’s victory marked a long-awaited tournament breakthrough. The win was the Cornhuskers’ first at this event in program history.

Former Nebraska guard Tyronn Lue watched and sent congratulations to coach Fred Hoiberg. Lue described the moment as joyful for fans and former players.

What to watch next

Play continues with a packed schedule on both the men’s and women’s sides. Filmogaz.com will provide continual coverage and in-game updates.

Key men’s matchups for the day include:

• 12:15 p.m. ET — No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 10 Santa Clara (CBS)
• 4:25 p.m. ET — No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio) (TBS)
• 7:10 p.m. ET — No. 5 St. John’s vs. No. 11 Northern Iowa (CBS)
• 9:45 p.m. ET — No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 13 California Baptist (CBS)

Women’s tournament kickoff and Bracket Update

The women’s tournament begins alongside the second day of men’s action. Top seeds and potential underdogs will all take the court.

Filmogaz.com offers a fresh Bracket Update for readers. How are your predictions faring? Use the update to check early surprises and revise your picks.

Notable women’s games include:

• 11:30 a.m. ET — No. 3 Duke vs. No. 14 Charleston (ESPN2)
• 4:00 p.m. ET — No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 Missouri State (ESPN)
• 8:00 p.m. ET — No. 7 NC State vs. No. 10 Tennessee (ESPN)

Premier League weekend preview

The international break approaches, and the Premier League serves up crucial fixtures. Liverpool, Brighton, Chelsea, Everton, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest all face pivotal matches.

Match picks and broadcast times (all Eastern):

• Brighton vs. Liverpool — Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Liverpool recently beat Galatasaray 4-0 to reach the Champions League quarterfinals.
• Everton vs. Chelsea — Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Chelsea arrived after an aggregate Champions League exit to PSG.
• Tottenham vs. Nottingham Forest — Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Spurs sit just above the relegation zone and seek points.

Follow Filmogaz.com for live updates, upset alerts, and buzzer-beater coverage throughout the tournament. Check our Bracket Update to see how your bracket holds up.