Which conference has the best record in this year’s tournament?
Which Conference Has The Best Record in The Men’s NCAA Tournament So Far? Results Through The Sweet 16The Sweet 16 is now in the books as just eight teams remain in the running in the men’s NCAA tournament: No. 1 Kansas, No. 2 Villanova, No. 2 Duke, No. 4 Arkansas, No. 5 Houston, No. 8 North Carolina, No. 10 Miami and No. 15 Saint Peter’s.
However, before a national champion is crowned, it’s important to take stock of how the various conferences have performed in this year’s edition of March Madness. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has led the way in terms of winning percentage thus far thanks to the efforts of No. 15 Saint Peter’s. The Peacocks are perhaps the greatest Cinderella in tournament history, becoming the first 15-seed ever to advance to the Elite Eight, with wins over No. 2 Kentucky, No. 7 Murray State and No. 3 Purdue.
When it comes to conferences that received more than one bid to the Big Dance, the ACC surprisingly holds the best record at 11–2. Led by its three Elite Eight representatives, the ACC has impressed in what many considered to be a down year for the usual powerhouse league. The Big 12 ranks second among Power Five conferences as its six programs have posted a 10–5 record through the Sweet 16. No. 1 Kansas is the lone Big 12 team remaining but is one of the current favorites to walk away with this year’s national championship.
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