The thrill of March Madness is upon us! The first round of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off today, Thursday, March 21st, with eight exciting matchups across various locations in the United States.
Today’s Games (March 21st):
- East Region:
- Mississippi State vs Michigan State (Spectrum Center, Charlotte)
- North Carolina vs Wagner (Spectrum Center, Charlotte)
- West Region:
- Arizona vs Long Beach State (Delta Center, Salt Lake City)
- Midwest Region:
- Creighton vs Akron (PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh)
- Illinois vs Morehead State (CHI Health Center, Omaha)
- South Region:
- BYU vs Duquesne (CHI Health Center, Omaha)
Full Tournament Schedule:
The tournament follows a single-elimination format, with the winners progressing to the next round. Here’s a quick overview of the remaining schedule:
- First Round: March 21st-22nd
- Second Round: March 23rd-24th
- Sweet Sixteen: March 28th-29th (Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Detroit)
- Elite Eight: March 30th-31st (Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Detroit)
- Final Four: April 6th (Glendale, Arizona)
- National Championship: April 8th (Glendale, Arizona)
How to Follow the Games:
Catch all the action on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Additionally, March Madness Live provides comprehensive coverage, including live streams of every game.
Who are the Favorites?
While predicting a champion this early is tough, some teams are considered strong contenders. Gonzaga, Kentucky, Duke, and Purdue are often mentioned among the favorites. However, March Madness is known for its upsets, so expect exciting surprises throughout the tournament!
Stay tuned as the madness unfolds! This news article will keep you updated on scores, upsets, and the teams progressing towards the ultimate prize – the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship title!