On Sunday in the East Region, Second Round, the Baylor Bears defeated University of Southern California (USC) Trojans 82-78. South Carolina upset 2nd seeded Duke Blue Devils 88-81 to head to the Sweet Sixteen.<\/p>\n
Here are the second round matchup recaps from Sunday March 19, 2017:<\/p>\n
Johnathan Motley<\/a> scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Baylor defeat USC 82-78. Terry Maston also scored 19 points and King McClure<\/a> scored 17 points. In the final five minutes, Manu Lecomte<\/a> scored all 12 of his points to help seal the win.<\/p>\n Lecomte scored eight points in 45 seconds to give Baylor a 73-67 lead. Baylor never relinquished the lead the rest of the game. USC was led by Chimezie Metu<\/a> who scored 28 points. Bennie Boatwright<\/a> scored 16 points.<\/p>\n Baylor go on to meet the South Carolina Game Cocks in the Sweet Sixteen.<\/p>\n The South Carolina Game Cocks came back furiously from a first half deficit of 30-23 to upset a heavily favored Duke team 88-81. The Game Cocks scored 65 points in the second half to only 51 for the Blue Devils.<\/p>\n South Carolina was led by Sindarius Thornwell<\/a> who scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds. Chris Silva<\/a> and Duane Notice<\/a> both scored 17 points. Silva also added 10 rebounds. The Game Cocks took advantage of Duke\u2019s 18 turnovers.<\/p>\n Duke were led by 20 points from Grayson Allen<\/a>. Four other Duke starters scored in double digits. Amile Jefferson<\/a> had a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds.<\/p>\n South Carolina goes on to meet Baylor Bears in the Sweet Sixteen. On Saturday, in the first big upset, the Wisconsin Badgers upset the top ranked Villanova Wildcats 65-62 to head to the Sweet Sixteen. \u00a0Florida Gators dominated their match up against the Virginia Cavaliers and won 65-39 returning to the Sweet Sixteen.<\/p>\n Wisconsin defeated Villanova 65-62. The Badgers over-came foul trouble for two of its star players to upset the defending champions. Nigel Hayes<\/a> scored 19 points and made a nifty layup in traffic with 11.4 seconds left. Brandon Koenig was in foul trouble, but managed 17 points. The Badgers also over-came 14 turnovers compared to Wildcats eight.<\/p>\n The Wildcats were led by Josh Hart<\/a> who scored 19 points. Hart was stripped on a drive in the final seconds to seal the win for Wisconsin. Wisconsin advance to face the Florida Gators in the Sweet Sixteen.<\/p>\n Florida completely dominated the Virginia Cavaliers. \u00a0They led 31-17 at halftime and continued to dominate in the second half and won 65-39. \u00a0Florida were led by forwards Justin Leon<\/a> and Devin Robinson<\/a> who both scored 14 points. \u00a0Leon and Robinson both had double doubles with 10 and 11 rebounds each respectfully as well.<\/p>\n Virginia just could not get much offense going. \u00a0They were led by center Jack Salt<\/a> who scored eight points and grabbed ten rebounds. \u00a0Guard London Perrantes<\/a> scored six points.<\/p>\n Florida will go on to face the Wisconsin Badgers in the Sweet Sixteen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COLUMBIA, SC – FEBRUARY 07: South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice<\/a> (10), guard Sindarius Thornwell<\/a> (0), forward Sedee Keita<\/a> (24), guard TeMarcus Blanton<\/a> (5) and guard PJ Dozier<\/a> (15) tiredly ready for another overtime period during the quadruple overtime SEC game on February 7, 2017 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Alabama wins 90-86. (Photo by Jim Dedmon\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March Madness: East Region Second Round Second Day Recap in NCAA Tournament On Sunday in the East Region, Second Round, the Baylor Bears defeated University of Southern California (USC) Trojans 82-78. South Carolina upset 2nd seeded Duke Blue Devils 88-81 to head to the Sweet Sixteen. 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Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville, South Carolina<\/h4>\n
7 – South Carolina Game Cocks (24-10) – 88
\n2 – Duke Blue Devils (28-8) – 81<\/h4>\n
\nHere are the second round matchup recaps from Saturday March 18, 2017:<\/p>\nSaturday March 18, 2017 –
\nFirst Niagra Center – Buffalo, New York
\n1 – Villanova Wildcats (31-3) – 62
\n8 – Wisconsin Badgers (27-9) – 65<\/h4>\nSaturday March 18, 2017 –
\nAmway Center – Orlando, Florida
\n5 – Virginia Cavaliers (23-10) 39
\n4 – Florida Gators (26-8) – 65<\/h4>\n