Loyola-Chicago defeated Nevada 69-68 in the NCAA South Regional semifinal. With 6.3 seconds left, Marques Townes sank a 3-pointer to give Loyola a one-point lead. Townes scored 18 total points to lead Loyola to the victory. The win sends Loyola to the regional final for a chance at the Final Four, an improbable achievement for an 11th-seeded team. In the West Regional semifinal, Michigan dominated Texas A&M, shooting 62% from the field in a 99-72 win to advance to the Elite Eight.