We have made it through the First Round! However, the road only gets tougher from here. Everyone wants to win and move onto the Sweet Sixteen. Here are the results from the Midwest Region:
#1 Kansas vs. #8 Houston
The Jayhawks come out and flex their muscles (or feathers) and show why they are the 1 seed in the Midwest. Azubuike was dominant getting 22 points and 13 rebounds in the 23 point win.
#12 Liberty vs. #13 North Texas
In the battle of the double digit seeds, the Flames come out on top with the 79-70 win. They have 4 players in double figures and hit key free throws down the stretch to seal the game. Liberty will play Kansas in the Sweet Sixteen.
#3 Duke vs. #6 Iowa
Duke comes out with a hard fought 81-75 win over Iowa. The Blue Devils got a full 40 minutes from the Hawkeyes, and they were able to come out on top by hitting key shots late. Carey leads the team 18 points and Tre Jones almost gets a triple-double.
#2 Kentucky vs. #10 Arizona State
Kentucky punches their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen with the 76-67 win. They have 5 players in double figures, with Hagans leading the way. Kentucky will play Duke in the Sweet Sixteen, in a all too familiar matchup of the blue bloods.
