Here Are the Best Photos From the 2019 NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament provides incredible moments and displays of emotion, ranging from when Cinderella teams experience their first trip to the Big Dance to seniors coming to the realization that their college careers are coming to an end as their teams face an insurmountable deficit in the final minutes.

For every NCAA Tournament matchup, starting in the first round, we picked our favorite photo from the game and compiled them together in one gallery.

Enjoy.

Mar 24, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Kenny Wooten (14) dunks against the UC Irvine Anteaters during the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 24, 2019; Tulsa, OK, USA; The Houston Cougars players celebrate after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 24, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Liberty Flames guard Caleb Homesley (1) defends Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ty Outlaw (42) during the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 24, 2019; Tulsa, OK, USA; Buffalo Bulls forward Nick Perkins (33) shoots the ball as Texas Tech Red Raiders center Norense Odiase (32) and guard Brandone Francis (1) defend during the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 24, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Miles Reynolds (3) looks to regain possession of the ball during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 24, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; UCF Knights center Tacko Fall (24) blocks the shot of Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Washington Huskies forward Dominic Green (22) dives for a loose ball in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) and forward Luka Garza (55) react to losing to the Tennessee Volunteers in overtime in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Horace Spencer (0) blocks a shot by Kansas Jayhawks guard Devon Dotson (11) during the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Hartford, CT, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Phil Booth (5) attempts a shot against Purdue Boilermakers center Matt Haarms (32) during the first half of a game in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Des Moines, IA, United States; Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) reacts during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) defends a shot by Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) during the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Hartford, CT, USA; Murray State Racers guard Ja Morant (12) attempt a dunk against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a game in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Des Moines, IA, United States; Michigan Wolverines forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) dunks the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Ashton Hagans (2) lines up his defense on Wofford Terriers guard Storm Murphy (5) during the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 23, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; The LSU Tigers celebrate their win over Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: The LSU Tigers won 69-67. John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) celebrates turnover by the Saint Louis Billikens during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Tulsa, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Nick Weiler-Babb (1) reacts after a loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Ohio State won 62-59. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; Virginia Commonwealth Rams guard De’Riante Jenkins (0) shot is blocked by UCF Knights center Tacko Fall (24) during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Nassir Little (5) dunks the ball in the second half against the Iona Gaels in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Liberty Flames forward Keenan Gumbs (5) reacts after guard Caleb Homesley (1) draws a charge against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Tulsa, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Dejon Jarreau (13) hands on the rim after dunking against the Georgia State Panthers during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward RJ Barrett (5) reaches for a loose ball during the first half of the game against the North Dakota State Bison in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Washington Huskies forward Noah Dickerson (15) reacts to dunking the ball in the second half against the Utah State Aggies in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Kenny Wooten (14) dunks as Wisconsin Badgers guard Brevin Pritzl (1) defends during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Tulsa, OK, USA; Buffalo Bulls guard Jayvon Graves (3) shoots against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard De’Andre Hunter (12) celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Gardner Webb Runnin Bulldogs in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Colgate Raiders guard Tucker Richardson (15) walks off the court in defeat from the game against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; UC Irvine Anteaters guard Max Hazzard (2) reacts with guard Evan Leonard (14) during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament against the Kansas State Wildcats at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Tulsa, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Chris Beard celebrates during a time out after a play against the Northern Kentucky Norse during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Breein Tyree (4) makes a shot while Oklahoma Sooners forward Brady Manek (35) and forward Matt Freeman (5) defend in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin reacts with guard Justin Jenifer (3) and guard Cane Broome (15) after losing to Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Hartford, CT, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Matt Haarms (32) reacts after a score against the Old Dominion Monarchs during the second half of a game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Baylor Bears guard Makai Mason (10) and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate after defeating the Syracuse Orange in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Wofford Terriers guard Fletcher Magee (3) celebrates after scoring against the Seton Hall Pirates during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Des Moines, IA, United States; Michigan Wolverines forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) dunks the ball against the Montana Grizzlies during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Hartford, CT, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Jermaine Samuels (23) reacts after scoring against the St. Mary’s Gaels during the second half of a game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks the ball against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Des Moines, IA, United States; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Caleb Martin (10) shoots the ball against Florida Gators forward Dontay Bassett (21) during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Reid Travis (22) blocks a shot by Abilene Christian Wildcats guard Jaylen Franklin (0) during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Hartford, CT, USA; Murray State Racers forward Devin Gilmore (13) dunks and scores against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Dedric Lawson (1) goes up for a basket during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament against the Northeastern Huskies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Bruno Fernando (23) dribbles against Belmont Bruins center Seth Adelsperger (50) and guard Dylan Windler (3) during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Des Moines, IA, United States; Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) falls on Bradley Braves guard Nate Kennell (25) during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Hartford, CT, USA; Vermont Catamounts guard Stef Smith (0) attempts a layup against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Anfernee McLemore (24) reacts to the win as New Mexico State Aggies guard Trevelin Queen (20) reacts to the loss on the court during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

 

Mar 21, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; LSU Tigers guard Tremont Waters (3) drives against Yale Bulldogs guard Azar Swain (5) during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2019; Des Moines, IA, United States; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amir Coffey (5) yells at Louisville Cardinals center Steven Enoch (23) during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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