The 2025-26 college basketball season delivered historic results: Michigan upset UConn to win the men’s national championship, and UCLA captured its first women’s title. This page tracks live and recent NCAA scores from ESPN’s official scoreboard, covering men’s and women’s championships, conference matchups like the SWAC and First Four, and full betting odds.

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Current Season: 2025-26 · Coverage: Men’s and Women’s NCAA · Source: ESPN Live Scoreboard · Updates: Real-time · Features: Box Scores and Highlights

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact game times for future matchups without checking live scoreboard (ESPN Men’s Scoreboard)
  • Full box scores and individual player stats not yet available in this summary (ESPN Men’s Scoreboard)
3Timeline signal
  • April 2026: Women’s Final Four and championship games at Phoenix, AZ (ESPN Women’s Scoreboard)
  • April 2026: Men’s national championship at Lucas Oil Stadium (ESPN Men’s Scoreboard)
4What’s next
  • 2025-26 season continues with regular conference play and tournament seeding (ESPN Men’s College Basketball hub)
  • Next NCAA tournaments expected to feature rematches between top-ranked programs (NCAA Men’s Scoreboard)
Key stats from the 2025-26 NCAA basketball season
Label Value
Primary Source ESPN.com
Season 2025-26
Sports Covered Men’s and Women’s NCAA
Features Live scores, highlights, odds
UConn Women Record 38-0
UCLA Women Record 35-1
Michigan Men Record 37-3
Men’s Championship Score Michigan 69 – UConn 63

College basketball scores for TODAY

Real-time NCAA scores are available throughout the day on ESPN’s scoreboard, with live updates across men’s and women’s Division I games.

Men’s Games Today

ESPN updates men’s Division I scores in real time throughout the day, including conference matchups and nationally televised games. Oklahoma tips off against Colorado at 8:00 PM on FS1, while the Baylor Bears face the Minnesota Golden Gophers in another featured matchup listed on the ESPN Where to Watch guide. Games air across ESPN, FOX, NBC, and streaming services including ESPN+.

The upshot

The men’s scoreboard filters by conference, making it easy to zero in on SWAC, ACC, or Big Ten action without scrolling through the entire day’s slate.

Women’s Games Today

UConn Women’s Basketball enters the Final Four with a perfect 38-0 record, while UCLA sits at 35-1 as they compete for their first national title. South Carolina (35-3) and Texas (35-3) round out the Women’s Final Four field. The spread on South Carolina vs UConn hovered around CONN -6.5 with a total of 136.5, according to ESPN Women’s Scoreboard. Ticket prices for women’s Final Four games started as low as $215.

NCAA basketball scores yesterday

Yesterday’s results included the men’s national championship and continuing women’s tournament action.

Men’s Recap

Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. UConn managed 29 points in the first half and 34 in the second for their 63-point total, while Michigan built a 33-point first half and 36-point second half to reach 69. The Wolverines finish the 2025-26 season at 37-3 overall, while UConn closes at 34-6. The complete box scores, player statistics, and video highlights are available on the ESPN Men’s Scoreboard.

Key Highlights

The championship game marked Michigan’s first national title victory over a traditional powerhouse in UConn, a program that has dominated men’s college basketball for years. The Wolverines covered the spread and pulled the upset in a tightly contested final, with the score reflecting a six-point margin. Standings across major conferences shift following these results, with implications for future tournament seeding and national rankings.

Why this matters

Michigan’s title win signals a potential shift in the men’s college basketball landscape, as a program historically outside the championship circle claims the top prize.

NCAA women’s basketball scores

The women’s tournament has reached its Final Four stage with four top programs competing for the national title.

Latest NCAAW Scores

UCLA captured their first NCAA women’s basketball championship by defeating South Carolina in a decisive victory. The Bruins, who entered the game with a 35-1 record, routed the Gamecocks (35-3) on the strength of dominant play throughout. UConn Women’s Basketball, meanwhile, continues their historic undefeated run at 38-0 and features in the Women’s Final Four alongside UCLA, South Carolina, and Texas, according to ESPN Women’s College Basketball. The official NCAA women’s scoreboard at NCAA.com also tracks live Division I results and player availability.

ESPN Coverage

ESPN provides comprehensive women’s college basketball coverage including live scores, box scores, video highlights, and betting odds for all Division I games. The platform updates results in real time and features a dedicated section for NCAAW scores. Coverage extends to conference tournaments, rivalry games, and national showcase events throughout the 2025-26 season.

SEC basketball scores

SEC programs have been competitive in both the men’s and women’s tournaments this season.

Conference Games

ESPN’s scoreboard includes dedicated conference filters for SEC basketball, allowing fans to isolate matchups between Southeastern Conference programs. While the women’s Final Four features top SEC programs like Texas and South Carolina, men’s SEC games throughout the regular season receive comprehensive coverage on the platform. The ESPN Men’s College Basketball hub aggregates all conference scores alongside national rankings and broadcast schedules.

Top Teams

SEC programs regularly rank among the nation’s best in both men’s and women’s basketball. The 2025-26 season saw Texas Women (35-3) advance to the Women’s Final Four, while South Carolina Women (35-3) competed in the national semifinals. On the men’s side, SEC programs battle for conference positioning and tournament seeding throughout the season, with results tracked live on ESPN’s men’s scoreboard.

What to watch

The SEC conference scoreboard on ESPN includes betting spreads and totals for each matchup, giving real-time odds context alongside final scores.

Timeline

Key events from the 2025-26 college basketball season
Date Event
Today Live college basketball games across men’s and women’s NCAA
April 28, 2026 SWAC game: Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama State, Montgomery, AL
April 2026 Women’s Final Four: South Carolina vs UConn, Texas vs UCLA, Phoenix, AZ
April 2026 Men’s National Championship: Michigan 69 – UConn 63, Lucas Oil Stadium
April 2026 Men’s First Four: Texas vs NC State at UD Arena, Dayton, OH

The 2025-26 college basketball calendar peaks in April with the women’s Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona, and the men’s championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Earlier in March, the Men’s First Four tournament featured Texas against NC State at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Throughout the season, conference matchups like the SWAC game between Bethune-Cookman and Alabama State receive dedicated scoreboard coverage on ESPN.

The pattern

Championship venues alternate between major metro areas (Indianapolis, Phoenix) and mid-major locations (Dayton for First Four), reflecting the NCAA’s strategy to balance fan access with arena capacity.

Confirmed and Unclear

Confirmed facts

  • UCLA won their first NCAA women’s title over South Carolina
  • Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in men’s national championship
  • UConn Women finished 38-0 on the season
  • Michigan Men posted a 37-3 record
  • ESPN covers all Division I games with live scores
  • Women’s Final Four held in Phoenix, AZ
  • Bethune-Cookman went 9-11 overall and 6-1 in SWAC play

What’s unclear

  • Full box scores and player-level statistics for championship games
  • Exact start times for future non-televised matchups
  • Complete women’s championship final score and game flow details

What analysts are saying

UCLA celebrates first NCAA title in rout of South Carolina.

ESPN Women’s College Basketball

Michigan defeated UConn in the men’s national championship final, claiming their first title against a program that has set the standard in college basketball for over a decade.

ESPN Men’s Scoreboard

For college basketball fans, the shift is clear: Michigan’s upset victory on the men’s side and UCLA’s breakthrough on the women’s side mark genuine changing of the guard moments. Both games drew significant viewership and betting action, confirming that the sport’s top prizes remain as competitive as ever. The 2025-26 season resets the rankings, and every conference race that follows will use these results as the new baseline for tournament expectations.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I access ESPN college basketball scores?

Visit ESPN Men’s Scoreboard for men’s games or ESPN Women’s Scoreboard for women’s games. Both pages update in real time and include filter options by conference and date.

What is the ESPN men’s college basketball scoreboard URL?

The primary scoreboard is available at espn.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboard. The main hub at espn.com/mens-college-basketball aggregates scores, standings, and broadcast information across all NCAA Division I conferences.

Does ESPN cover NCAA women’s basketball scores?

Yes, ESPN maintains a dedicated women’s college basketball homepage and scoreboard page with live results, highlights, and odds for all NCAA Division I women’s games.

How to view box scores on ESPN?

Click any completed or in-progress game on the ESPN scoreboard to access the full box score page. These pages include team totals, individual player statistics, and play-by-play breakdowns updated throughout each game.

Are odds available with ESPN college basketball scores?

Yes, ESPN’s scoreboard displays betting spreads and totals for most Division I games. The Women’s Final Four spread on UConn vs South Carolina was listed at CONN -6.5 with a total of 136.5, according to the ESPN Women’s Scoreboard.

What conferences are included in ESPN scores?

ESPN covers all NCAA Division I conferences including SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SWAC, and more. Conference-specific scoreboard filters allow fans to view only games from their preferred league.

How real-time are ESPN basketball score updates?

ESPN updates scores in real time as plays happen, with play-by-play tracking for most nationally televised games. For non-televised games, updates occur as scorekeepers submit results, typically within minutes of each quarter or halftime.