who won march madness last night

As of last night (March 18, 2026), no one has “won” March Madness yet —the tournament is still in the very early rounds, and the championship game is still weeks away in April.

What happened last night

• The First Four games (the play‑in round) were played on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17–18 in Dayton, Ohio.

• Winners from those games (including teams like Howard and Texas on the men’s side) simply advanced into the Round of 64 , which starts on Thursday, March 19 , in cities such as Portland, Buffalo, Greenville, and Oklahoma City.

Quick‑scoop table: recent movers

Team (Men)| Result last night| What it means
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Howard| Beat UMBC in First Four 14| Earned first‑ever NCAA Tournament win and advanced to Round of 64.
Texas| Edged NC State in First Four 13| Moved into the 68‑team bracket as a No. 11 seed vs. BYU.
Miami (OH)| Beat SMU in First Four 5| Secured its first NCAA win since 1999 and joined the Round of 64 field.

Right now “who won March Madness last night” is better phrased as “which teams survived the First Four” —the actual tournament champion will only be decided in the title game, usually scheduled for early April.