The NCAA Tournament’s first round kicked off on Thursday with thrilling matchups to determine a national champion on Forever Sports Online.
In the opening game, No. 8 seed Mississippi State faced off against No. 9 Michigan State, while top-seeded North Carolina took on No. 16 seed Wagner. Other matchups included No. 11 seed Duquesne vs. No. 6 seed BYU, No. 3 seed Creighton vs. No. 14 Arkon, and No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 15 seed Long Beach State.
Fans were encouraged to enter their brackets in pools for a chance to win a Nissan Rogue and trips to the Final Four through the Men’s and Women’s Challenges.
Later in the day, fans were treated to exciting games such as No. 3 seed Kentucky vs. No. 14 seed Oakland, and a No. 4 seed Kansas team missing star Kevin McCullar Jr. facing off against No. 13 seed Samford.
The NCAA Tournament schedule includes rounds, game times, and locations leading up to the Final Four and National Championship in Glendale, Arizona.
Recapping the First Four games, Wagner secured a victory over Howard, while Colorado State defeated Virginia. With the intense matchups and upsets that March Madness is known for, fans can expect more thrilling games as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for the latest updates and highlights from the NCAA Tournament.
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