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March Madness Has Arrived
This year, the much-anticipated tournament is officially back, with the brackets revealed and excitement brewing across the nation. Basketball fans eagerly await the showdown as 68 teams gear up to contend for the national championship.
“Selection Sunday” has unveiled the bracket for the 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s basketball championship. The initial matchups set the stage for a thrilling first round commencing on Thursday and Friday.
Auburn University, despite a setback in the SEC Tournament final against Tennessee, secures the title of the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament. They will lead the South Region, while other powerhouses including Duke, Houston, and Florida join the ranks as other No. 1 seeds, representing the East, Midwest, and West Regions, respectively.
First Four Games Determine Final Spots
Prior to diving into the matchups, it is essential to note that the “First Four” games will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. These critical games will help finalize the No. 11 and No. 16 seeds in the tournament.
In the South Region, San Diego State will face off against UNC to determine the No. 11 seed, while the No. 16 seed matchup will see Alabama State battling Saint Francis (PA). Furthermore, the East Region will witness American competing with Mount Saint Mary’s for their No. 16 slot, and in the Midwest Region, Texas will go head-to-head with Xavier to decide the No. 11 seed.
Matchups Set for the First Round
Now, let’s take a closer look at the first-round matchups of this exhilarating tournament.
South Region
– 6 Ole Miss (22-11) vs 11 San Diego State/UNC (First Four)
– 3 Iowa State (24-9) vs 14 Lipscomb (25-9)
– 7 Marquette (23-10) vs 10 New Mexico (26-7)
– 2 Michigan State (27-6) vs 15 Bryant (23-11)
– 1 Auburn (29-5) vs 16 Alabama State/Saint Francis (PA)
– 8 Louisville (27-7) vs 9 Creighton (24-10)
– 5 Michigan (25-9) vs 12 U San Diego (30-4)
– 4 Texas A&M (22-10) vs 13 Yale (22-7)
East Region
– 1 Duke vs 16 American/Mount St. Mary’s (First Four)
– 8 Mississippi State (21-12) vs 9 Baylor (19-14)
– 5 Oregon (24-9) vs 12 Liberty (28-6)
– 4 Arizona (22-12) vs 13 Akron (28-6, school record)
– 6 BYU (24-9) vs 11 VCU (28-6)
– 3 Wisconsin (26-9) vs 14 Montana (25-9, Big Sky Champs)
– 7 Saint Mary’s (28-6, WCC champs) vs 10 Vanderbilt (20-12)
– 2 Alabama (25-8) vs 15 Robert Morris (26-8, first appearance in 10 years, Horizon League champs)
Midwest Region
– 1 Houston (30-4) vs 16 SIU Edwardsville (22-11, bypassing First Four, first-ever appearance after winning OVC)
– 8 Gonzaga (25-8, 9 straight Sweet 16) vs 9 Georgia (20-12, going for first tourney win since 2002)
– 5 Clemson (27-6, school record wins) vs 12 McNeese (27-6, Southland Conference champs)
– 4 Purdue (22-11, 10th straight appearance) vs 13 High Point (29-8, first tourney appearance)
– 6 Illinois (21-12) vs 11 Texas/Xavier (First Four)
– 3 Kentucky (22-11) vs 14 Troy (23-10)
– 7 UCLA (22-10) vs 10 Utah State (26-7, third straight appearance)
– 2 Tennessee (27-7) vs 15 Wofford (19-15)
West Region
– 1 Florida (30-4) vs 16 Norfolk State (24-10, MEAC champs)
– 8 UConn (23-10, two-time national champions) vs 9 Oklahoma (20-13)
– 5 Memphis (29-5) vs 12 Colorado State (25-9)
– 4 Maryland (25-8) vs 13 Grand Canyon (26-7)
– 6 Missouri (22-11) vs 11 Drake (30-3)
– 3 Texas Tech (25-8, highest-scoring team in 30 years) vs 14 UNCW (27-7, CAA champs)
– 7 Kansas (21-12, 35th straight tournament appearance sets a record) vs 10 Arkansas (20-13)
– 2 St John’s (30-4) vs 15 Omaha (22-12)
The Journey Ahead
This tournament promises thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments as teams battle for glory. Fans across the nation will be glued to their screens, cheering for their favorites in this weeks-long spectacle filled with pride, passion, and anticipation. Stay tuned for updates and developments as the tournament progresses.
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