March Madness begins
Images from Thursday's games at the NCAA basketball tournament
Valparaiso guard LaVonte Dority (4) is defended by Michigan State guard Keith Appling (11) and Matt Costello (10) in the first half of a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday March 21, 2013.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press
Michigan State guard Gary Harris (14), left, defends Valparaiso guard LaVonte Dority (4) in the first half of a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday March 21, 2013.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press
Michigan State guard Denzel Valentine (45) grabs a rebound over Valparaiso guard Matt Kenney (23) in the first half of a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday March 21, 2013.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press
Bucknell guard Cameron Ayers (42) has the ball knocked away by Butler guard Alex Barlow (3) during the first half their second round NCAA college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky.John Bazemore/The Associated Press
Pittsburgh forward Dante Taylor (11) loses the ball while guarded by Wichita State forwards Cleanthony Early (L) and Carl Hall during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2013.JIM URQUHART/Reuters
Memphis Tigers' D.J. Stephens dunks the ball in front of Saint Mary's Gaels' Paul McCoy during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan March 21, 2013.Reuters
Memphis Tigers band member Zach Buckler plays his trumpet during a time out during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan March 21, 2013.Reuters
Pittsburgh forward Dante Taylor (11) falls over the scorers' table while chasing down a loose ball during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game against the Wichita State in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2013.JIM URQUHART/Reuters
Butler's Andrew Smith shoots over Bucknell's Mike Muscala during the second half of their second round NCAA basketball game at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, March 21, 2013.STRINGER/Reuters
Saint Louis' players (L-R) Jared Drew, Kwamaine Mitchell, Dwayne Evans, Rob Loe, Cory Remekun and Cody Ellis celebrate during the final moments of their win over New Mexico State during their NCAA basketball tournament second round game in San Jose, California March 21, 2013.ROBERT GALBRAITH/Reuters
Bucknell guard Steven Kaspar (3) sits on the bench in the final seconds of their 68-56 loss to Butler in the second round NCAA college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. Butler won 68-56.John Bazemore/The Associated Press
Marquette cheerleaders perform during the first half of the second round in a NCAA basketball game between Marquette and Davidson at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, March 21, 2013.MEGAN STEARMAN/Reuters
Davidson's De'Mon Brooks shoots a short jumper over Marquette's Chris Otule during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, March 21, 2013.MEGAN STEARMAN/Reuters
Memphis Tigers' Chris Crawford shoots against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan March 21, 2013.JEFF KOWALSKY/Reuters
Southern University guard Jameel Grace (5) attempts a shot while defended by Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) and guard David Stockton (11)during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2013.JIM URQUHART/Reuters
Oregon's Arsaian Kazemi reacts after scoring a basket just before halftime against Oklahoma State during their NCAA basketball tournament second round game in San Jose, California March 21, 2013.ROBERT GALBRAITH/Reuters
Marquette's Vander Blue defends against Davidson's Nik Cochran during the second half of their second round NCAA basketball game at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky March 21, 2013. Marquette edged Davidson 59-58.MEGAN STEARMAN/Reuters
Davidson's De'Mon Brooks and Marquette's Derrick Wilson (L) fight for a loose ball during the second half of their second round NCAA basketball game at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky March 21, 2013. Marquette edged Davidson 59-58.MEGAN STEARMAN/Reuters
The Gonzaga team from left, guard Gary Bell Jr. (5), guard David Stockton (11), forward Kelly Olynyk (13), guard Kevin Pangos (4) and forward Sam Dower (35) react after a play during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game against the Southern University in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2013.JIM URQUHART/Reuters
Oregon's Damyean Dotson (L) drives against Oklahoma State's Markel Brown during their NCAA basketball tournament second round game in San Jose, California March 21, 2013.ROBERT GALBRAITH/Reuters
Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos (4) defends Southern University guard Jameel Grace (5) during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2013.JIM URQUHART/Reuters
Michigan Wolverines Nik Stauskas shoots in front of South Dakota State Jackrabbits Tony Fiegen during the first half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan March 21, 2013.JEFF KOWALSKY/Reuters
Michigan Wolverines' Mitch McGary (C) celebrates on the bench as they play the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan March 21, 2013.JEFF KOWALSKY/Reuters
Michigan Wolverines' Tim Hardaway Jr. (R) hugs South Dakota State Jackrabbits' Nate Wolters as Brayden Carlson (L) watches after their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan March 21, 2013.JEFF KOWALSKY/Reuters
Michigan Wolverines' Jon Horford (R) fights for a rebound with South Dakota State Jackrabbits' Jordan Dykstra during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game in Auburn Hills, Michigan March 21, 2013.JEFF KOWALSKY/Reuters
Colorado State's Colton Iverson drives in the lane during the first half in their second round NCAA basketball game at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, March 21, 2013.MEGAN STEARMAN/Reuters
California's Richard Solomon dunks against UNLV during their NCAA basketball tournament second round game in San Jose, California March 21, 2013.ROBERT GALBRAITH/Reuters
Harvard guard Siyani Chambers (1) reacts in the closing minutes of the second half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game, against New Mexico in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2013.JIM URQUHART/Reuters
New Mexico center Alex Kirk (53) reacts to a play during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament basketball game against Harvard in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2013.JIM URQUHART/Reuters