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

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[Mar 17, 2022 at 3:11 pm ET · David Cobb]

Longwood looks legit

How is that for some alliteration? Seriously, though, the Lancers are hanging tough vs. Tennessee early and don't seem overwhelmed by the Volunteers' athleticism. The other two games going now are not close, so maybe keep an eye on regular CBS and a No. 3 seed in Tennessee who could find itself in a fight here.

[Mar 17, 2022 at 2:42 pm ET · David Cobb]

Goodness, Memphis

The Tigers played 12, TWELVE, guys in the first half while opening up a 38-19 lead on Boise State. Among them was Emoni Bates, who has been out for several weeks. Penny Hardaway seems intent on using his team's depth and athleticism to his advantage in this one. Fresh legs against on Gonzaga on Saturday would be helpful.

[Mar 17, 2022 at 2:38 pm ET · David Cobb]

Providence advances

Final: Providence 66, South Dakota State 57

The Friars got a game from South Dakota State, which showed some resilience in rallying from a 14 point deficit to make it close in the end. But as has been the case all season, Providence handled business in the end. Friars will play the winner of Iowa and Richmond in the second round. No single player for Providence stood out and there were no overwhelming statistical advantages. Just a good team playing good ball and picking up a good win.

[Mar 17, 2022 at 2:21 pm ET · David Cobb]

Michigan closes it out

Nice win for Michigan without Devante' Jones. Wolverines will get the winner of Tennessee-Longwood on Saturday. In other news: Providence is on the cusp of closing out South Dakota State and Memphis has an early lead on Boise State. Could we see two higher-seeded Mountain West teams lose in the first window?

[Mar 17, 2022 at 2:10 pm ET · Kyle Boone]

Eli Brooks with a borderline dagger for Michigan. His jumper from the top of the key with about 90 seconds left lifts Michigan to a 70-60 advantage over Colorado State. There's 1:13 left. 

[Mar 17, 2022 at 2:03 pm ET · David Cobb]

South Dakota State hanging

It looked like Providence might be ready to blow South Dakota State out. But the Jackrabbits have hopped back into this game with a run to force a Providence timeout. Friars haven't hit a FG in over four minutes. PU still up 8 but not running away with it.