Sweet Sixteen: Top Seeds Clash in NCAA Showdown

On March 23rd, the NCAA Tournament Field of 64 has slimmed down to the Sweet 16 and has been surprisingly predictable so far.

13 of the 16 teams left are seated 5th or higher, meaning the top squads have mostly dodged upsets and set up some heavyweight clashes.

This week, a few surprises did sneak in, like Texas reaching this round after tight winds over North Carolina State, Brigham Young, and Gonzaga.

But match-ups like Purdue versus Texas, pit-offensive powerhouses against each other, with the Boiler Makers' favorite to advance thanks to their top-ranked efficiency.

Rivalries add extra spice, especially in the Big Ten Battles.

Nebraska takes on Iowa in a rubber match after splitting their regular season games, and we see the Corn Huskers' defense pulling them through for A.

Close 72 to 68 win and a shot of history.

Other picks lean toward Chuck, with Arizona handling Arkansas, Houston edging Illinois in a thriller at home, Duke's young stars outshining St. John's and Michigan blowing out Alabama.

Tight ones include Michigan State over Yukon and Tennessee slipping past Iowa State.

These predictions point to an elite 8, pack with proven contenders, keeping March Man is rolling toward crowning a champion.