Ryan Kalkbrenner and the Creighton Bluejays are back in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, one of eight Catholic universities competing in this year’s March Madness. / Credit: Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
CNA Staff, Mar 18, 2025 / 15:10 pm (CNA).
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off March 18 and this year’s tournament includes eight Catholic universities competing for the championship title. They are: Creighton University, Gonzaga University, Marquette University, Xavier University, St. John’s University, Saint Mary’s College, Saint Francis University, and Mount St. Mary’s University.
Several of these Catholic institutions are making history with their participation in the tournament this year.
