Pac-12 excels in NCAA Tournament's first round, despite conference struggles.

The Pac-12 is thriving in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, despite the conference facing administrative failures, poor football and basketball results, and the loss of 10 programs. The conference is experiencing a perfect start to March Madness, with Colorado, Arizona, Washington State, and Oregon securing wins. This unexpected success highlights the resilience of Pac-12 teams amidst their conference's impending decline.