SEC Record in NCAA Tournament (Updated After Sweet 16)

After setting the men's record for most teams in the NCAA tournament field, here's how the Southeastern Conference is faring.

The SEC enjoyed a historic number of participants in this year's NCAA tournament / Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 2025 NCAA tournament is underway, and there are many eyes on how this year's SEC teams perform.

On Selection Sunday the conference set a men's record for most teams chosen to participate in the NCAA tournament field, with a whopping 14 schools making it onto the bracket. The selections ranged from squads that have dominated all year, such as Auburn and Florida, to less sure bets like Arkansas and Texas.

The SEC is clearly well-represented in March Madness. How those teams perform is a different matter entirely. As every fan knows, anything can happen in the NCAA tournament. This year could very well end up an SEC palooza in the late rounds— or the conference's representation could end before the Sweet 16. The sports world has no idea what's in store, and that's why March Madness is so beloved.

With NCAA tournament play underway, here's how the SEC teams are faring.

SEC Record in NCAA Tournament After Second Round

With the Sweet 16 in the books, the SEC's overall record is 19-10. The conference went 8-6 in the first round, followed by a 7-1 performance in the round of 32.

The SEC showed up yet again in the Sweet 16. Four of the conference's teams will participate in Elite Eight play, posting a 4-3 record overall; Tennessee's win over Kentucky was a great look for the SEC overall but was ultimately a wash as far as the overall record goes.

What SEC Teams Are Still Alive?

There are four SEC teams still dancing as the tournament enters the Elite Eight. Those teams are No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Alabama, No. 1 Auburn, and No. 2 Tennessee.

SEC Elite Eight Schedule

Below you'll find the schedule for all four SEC teams in the Elite Eight, set to kick off on Saturday, March 29.

GAME	DATE	TIME
No. 1 Florida vs. No. 3 Texas Tech	Saturday, March 29	6:09 p.m. ET
No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 1 Duke	Saturday, March 29	10:09 p.m. ET
No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 1 Houston	Sunday, March 30	2:20 p.m. ET
No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Michigan State	Sunday, March 30	5:05 p.m. ET

Biggest Wins and Most Disappointing Losses

The SEC won resoundingly pretty much across the board in the Elite Eight. Florida took advantage of a reeling Maryland team dealing with the Kevin Willard situation. Alabama never let BYU get close. Auburn pulled ahead of Michigan down the stretch after a tight first half, and Tennessee dominated Kentucky right out of the gate. Given the wins earned an Elite Eight berth they all qualify as big.

The most disappointing loss had to be Arkansas, though. While few expected the 10-seed Razorbacks to be alive at this point they were this close to an Elite Eight appearance. Then Arkansas fell apart, allowing Texas Tech to get back into the game and force overtime, where the Red Raiders would prevail. Ole Miss dropped a winnable game to Michigan State and Kentucky probably wishes it put forth a more competitive effort but John Calipari will lose sleep over his Arkansas loss.

How the SEC Compares to Other Conferences in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

The SEC's quality Elite Eight play has kept it near the top in terms of conference record standings. After three rounds the Big 12 still boasts the best winning percentage, with a 12-5 record entering the Elite Eight, and the Big Ten is right behind it with a 13-6 showing through the Sweet 16. But the SEC's 19-10 record still has a leg up on the ACC (4-3) and the Big East (4-5).

The SEC still has more teams left alive than any other conference, and has an opportunity to make NCAA history. If all four SEC teams win in the Elite Eight, the world will enjoy an All-SEC Final Four for the first time ever.

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