2022 March Madness scores: Upsets over Kentucky, Iowa highlight wild Thursday in Round 1 of NCAA Tournament

March Madness lived up to its billing with a wild first day of action that included multiple upsets

On the first day of the 2022 NCAA Tournament, March Madness lived up to its name. Just ask Saint Peter's, which became the 10th No. 15 seed to knock off a No. 2 after out-shooting Kentucky 85-79 in overtime.

Kentucky's loss — the Wildcats were 18.5-point favorites — stands out as one of the top five upsets vs. the spread since the NCAA Tournament field expanded in 1985. And Kentucky wasn't alone; the infamous 5-12 game produced two winners in New Mexico State and Richmond over UConn and Iowa, respectively. A seed-line down, No. 11 seed Michigan topped No. 6 seed Colorado State for another upset.

But favorites triumphed in other games. No. 1 seeds Gonzaga, Kansas and Baylor advanced, while No. 4 seeds Arkansas, UCLA and Providence all survived upset bids of varying degrees. Gonzaga will now match up with No. 9 seed Memphis, one of the nation's hottest teams over the last month and a half, after the Tigers held off a late charge from Boise State. Kansas draws a No. 9 seed in Creighton that outlasted San Diego State in overtime. And Baylor plays a non-typical No. 8 seed in North Carolina that Marquette coach Shaka Smart called "dangerous" after the Tar Heels routed the Golden Eagles. 

In the same East Region, Saint Mary's rolled over a fatigued Indiana team, while the bottom part of the bracket will see either Saint Peter's or Murray State go to the Sweet 16, after the latter defeated San Francisco in overtime.

CBS Sports was here with the latest from every Round 1 game. Keep scrolling past the schedule below for scores and analysis from one off the best days of the year in American sports.

2022 NCAA Tournament TV schedule

(11) Michigan 75, (6) Colorado State 63 Recap	(12) New Mexico State 70, (5) UConn 63 Aggies' first tourney win since '93
(4) Providence 66, (13) South Dakota State 57 Recap	(15) Saint Peter's 85, (2) Kentucky 79 -- OT 15 over 2 for 10th time in history
(9) Memphis 64, (8) Boise State 53 Recap	(5) Saint Mary's 82, (12) Indiana 53 Recap
(1) Baylor 85, (16) Norfolk State 49 Recap	(9) Creighton 72, (8) San Diego State 69 -- OT Recap
(3) Tennessee 88, (14) Longwood 56 Recap	(4) Arkansas 75, (13) Vermont 71 Recap
(12) Richmond 67, (5) Iowa 63 Spiders achieve another upset	(7) Murray State 92, (10) San Francisco 87 -- OT Recap
(1) Gonzaga 93, (16) Georgia State 72 Recap	(4) UCLA 57, (13) Akron 53 Recap
(8) North Carolina 95, (9) Marquette 63 Recap	(1) Kansas 83, (16) Texas Southern 56 Recap

All times Eastern | NCAA Tournament schedule | LIVE bracket

[Mar 17, 2022 at 4:13 pm ET · Kevin Flaherty]

Baylor handles Norfolk State

East Region No. 1 seed Baylor added another game to its college basketball-best NCAA Tournament winning streak, with the defending national champs cruising against Norfolk State 85-49. The Bears put five players in double figures, led by Matthew Mayer's 22 points, while projected first-round pick Jeremy Sochan chipped in 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal off the bench. Baylor will play the winner of No. 8 seed North Carolina and No. 9 seed Marquette, set for later Thursday, in the second round.

[Mar 17, 2022 at 3:59 pm ET · David Cobb]

Memphis advances

The second half was no piece of artwork for the Tigers, but it doesn't matter. The program has a victory in its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 after resisting a second half run from Boise State to win 64-53. DeAndre Williams, Landers Nolley and Jalen Duren led the way. Tigers will likely play Gonzaga on Saturday.

[Mar 17, 2022 at 3:59 pm ET · David Cobb]

Tennessee explodes

After getting locked in a fight early, Tennessee exploded offensively to close the first half against Longwood. Volunteers shot a scorching 66.7% from the floor, including 8 of 13 from 3-point range. Lancers aren't playing poorly — shooting 44% — but have run into a buzzsaw here.

[Mar 17, 2022 at 3:59 pm ET · David Cobb]

Memphis-Boise finish

It's a good one on TNT with Boise State closing within 58-53 late. This was a game Memphis led by 19 points at the half. Winner likely to face Gonzaga. Broncos have done a good job of forcing turnovers in this half, and Abu Kigab has been out of his mind offensively.

[Mar 17, 2022 at 3:24 pm ET · David Cobb]

Boise hanging

After trailing 38-19 at halftime, Boise State is doing a good job of hanging with Memphis in the second half. Tigers lead it 44-35 Tigers but if feels like the Broncos have gotten over the initial shock of the Memphis pressure. Could be a good finish on TNT.