Madness Daily

Welcome back to Big Dill Sports, where ballin’ is a big dill! I'm your host, Big Dill, and today we've got an incredible lineup of triumphs, upsets, and standout performances from the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Let's dive right into the action and break down the games that have basketball fans buzzing.

First up, we witnessed the giant shift in momentum as No. 12 seed Colorado State toppled No. 5 Memphis with a thrilling 78-70 victory. Kyan Evans was on fire, leading the Rams with an impressive 23 points. This win extends Colorado State's winning streak to 11 games, and they're all set to face No. 4 seed Maryland in what promises to be another exciting matchup.

Heading over to the West Region, another upset unfolded as No. 11 seed Drake took down No. 6 Missouri, notching a 67-57 win. Credit where credit is due—Bennett Stirtz truly shone with 21 points and four assists, pushing the Bulldogs forward to their next challenge against the victor of the Texas Tech versus UNC Wilmington showdown.

In a game that's keeping everyone talking, we saw the McNeese Cowboys, a No. 12 seed, pull off a sensational upset over No. 5 Clemson, winning 69-67. Brandon Murray stepped off the bench and into the spotlight, dropping 21 points to help McNeese advance to play against No. 4 Purdue. They certainly demonstrated the unpredictable magic that only March Madness can deliver.

Then we had No. 6 BYU taking care of business against No. 11 VCU with an 80-71 victory. BYU's strategy and execution were spot on, and now they’re preparing for a face-off with No. 3 Wisconsin, fresh off their 85-66 victory over No. 14 Montana.

And Kentucky fans, rejoice! No. 3 Kentucky got their redemption arc on track by defeating No. 14 Troy with a solid 76-57. This win comes even with injuries to some key players—resilience is the name of the game, and the Wildcats are through to the next stage.

Now, let's transition into our player spotlight. Some standout performances deserve a closer look. Pharrel Payne of Texas A&M powered his team to an 80-71 win over No. 13 Yale with a career-high 25 points and a double-double. His performance was nothing short of dominant.

Adding to the list of top players, Sean Pedulla from Ole Miss was instrumental in their 71-64 win over North Carolina. Scoring 20 points alongside five assists, including a critical three-pointer in the dying moments, Pedulla showed nerves of steel.

That brings us to this episode’s "big dill" player—drumroll, please—it's got to be Kyan Evans of Colorado State. Dropping 23 points with deadly precision, including six from beyond the arc, he piloted his team to one of the most talked-about upsets of the tournament so far. Kyan, you're truly a big dill!

These stories only add to the legend of March Madness—a time when the unexpected becomes reality, and each game is a new chapter in the annals of basketball lore. Stay tuned here at Big Dill Sports, where you'll get all the action, analysis, and, of course, the big dills of the game.

That's it for today, sports fans. Keep those sneakers laced tight and the jump shots sweet. Until next time, remember, Big Dill Sports, where ballin’ is a big dill! See you on the court!