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Julian Reese had 18 points and nine rebounds, and fourth-seeded Maryland pounded No. 13 seed Grand Canyon 81-49 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Maryland coach Kevin Willard bristled at reporters' questions even as his players celebrated an 81-49 win over Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Tyrese Proctor had 19 points and freshman star Cooper Flagg returned from an ankle injury as No. 1 seed Duke beat Mount St. Mary's 93-49 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

As the No. 4 seed in their region, the Terrapins are hosting the first two rounds - and although that's become the norm in College Park, it's not something they can take for granted anymore.

Fewer than a million perfect brackets remained on ESPN and just over a million were left on the NCAA's platform midway through the first day of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

The Maryland Terrapins have a secret weapon. Her name is Sophie Rupolo. She's 16 years old and -- despite a rare genetic disorder -- has become the squad's inspiration as the team enters the NCAA Tournament fray on Saturday.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association can't win for losing when it comes to the transgender athlete issue.

Norfolk State coach Robert Jones has a monster chip on his shoulder entering his team's first-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 seed Florida on Friday. He clearly feels his team has something to prove.

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg says he'll be ready to play fully in Friday's NCAA Tournament opener against Mount St. Mary's as he recovers from a sprained ankle.

Mount St. Mary's is still dancing. After defeating American 83-72 in a First Four matchup on Wednesday night, the Mountaineers are making a case to be this year's NCAA Tournament Cinderella darling.