The last time BYU played in the NCAA Tournament in Denver in 2011, they made it to the Sweet 16. The Cougars are now one win away from going back. Egor Demin and Richie Saunders led BYU to an 80-71 victory over VCU in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday,

It’s a joyous day for Cougar Nation. BYU basketball has won its first NCAA Tournament game since 2012, knocking off VCU in 80-71 fashion Thursday afternoon in Denver. Social media was buzzing following the historic victory.

Jonas Aidoo scored 22 points to help 10th-seeded Arkansas to a 79-72 opening-round NCAA Tournament victory over No. 7 seed Kansas on Thursday night in the latest meeting between two of college basketball’s winningest coaches.

Johnell Davis added 18 points, including some crucial late free throws, to help Calipari to his first tournament victory as Razorbacks coach.

John Calipari brought Jonas Aidoo and Johnell Davis to Arkansas for March. In the first round, the two transfers delivered in an upset win over Kansas.