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"Grambling State Advances to Face Purdue After NCAA Tournament First Four"

Colorado defeated Boise State 60-53 in the final First Four game, advancing to face No. 7 seed Florida in the first round, while Grambling State overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Montana State 88-81 in overtime and will face No. 1 seed Purdue next. The First Four also saw Colorado State beating Virginia 67-42 and Wagner defeating Howard 71-68. Boise State's placement in the First Four raised questions, as the team was considered better than a First Four team and deserved a better seeding.

via CBS Sports|

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"Presbyterian Women's Basketball Team Makes History in NCAA Tournament Debut"

The 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament features top seeds South Carolina, Iowa, Texas, and USC, with Presbyterian advancing to face South Carolina after defeating Sacred Heart in the First Four. Vanderbilt and Columbia will also compete in the First Four, while Auburn will face Arizona and Holy Cross will face UT Martin. The tournament will feature 68 teams vying for the championship, with eight teams competing in the First Four on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Presbyterian Advances to Face South Carolina, Vanderbilt Wins in NCAA Women's Tournament 2024

The 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament has begun with the First Four games, as Presbyterian advances to face South Carolina after defeating Sacred Heart, while Vanderbilt secures a win over Columbia and will take on Baylor. Auburn and Arizona will also compete in the tournament, with Auburn making their first appearance in five years and Arizona aiming for a strong performance after reaching the championship two years ago. Additionally, Holy Cross and UT Martin will face off in the First Four, with the winners set to play against Iowa in the first round.

via CBS Sports|

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"NCAA Women's Tournament 2024: First Four Scores, Start Times, and March Madness Preview"

The 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament First Four saw Presbyterian and Vanderbilt secure their spots in the first round, with Auburn set to face Arizona and Holy Cross battling UT Martin. South Carolina, Iowa, Texas, and USC are the top seeds. Auburn and Arizona are historically strong programs, while Holy Cross and UT Martin earned their spots by winning their respective conference tournaments. The tournament features 68 teams, with the First Four narrowing the field to 64.

via CBS Sports|

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"2024 NCAA Women's Tournament: March Madness Preview and Upset Picks"

The 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament is set to begin with the First Four games, featuring matchups between Sacred Heart and Presbyterian, as well as Vanderbilt and Columbia. The tournament will also see Auburn facing Arizona and Holy Cross taking on UT Martin. The winners of these games will advance to the field of 64 and compete against top-seeded teams such as South Carolina and Iowa. Viewers can catch the action on ESPNU and ESPN2, with the tournament aiming to narrow down the field to 64 teams this week.

via CBS Sports|

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"NCAA Women's Tournament 2024: First Four Continues in Printable March Madness Bracket"

The 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament's First Four continues on Thursday night, with Presbyterian and Vanderbilt securing wins to advance to face South Carolina and Baylor, respectively. The upcoming games include Holy Cross versus Tennessee Martin and Auburn versus Arizona, with the winners set to face Iowa and Syracuse. Fans can join bracket pools and compete in Bracket Games for the chance to engage with the tournament and follow complete coverage on CBS Sports.

via CBS Sports|

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"Assessing the Impact: Men's NCAA Tournament 2024 First Four Winners and Losers"

The 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament kicked off with the First Four games, featuring Wagner's efficient offense securing a victory, Howard's frantic comeback falling short, Colorado State making a statement with a dominant performance, Virginia suffering one of the worst offensive performances in NCAA tournament history, and Montana State winning an overtime thriller. Additionally, Boise State had a season-worst offensive night, and Colorado secured a school record 25th win with a strong defensive performance.

via Bleacher Report|

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"Expert 2024 March Madness First Four Bracket Picks and Odds"

The 2024 NCAA Tournament kicks off with the First Four games, featuring matchups between Grambling State and Montana State, as well as Colorado and Boise State. Experts predict Grambling State to cover the spread against Montana State, while Colorado is favored to win and cover the spread against Boise State. The tournament serves as an appetizer to the main event, the first round of March Madness, which begins Thursday.

via CBS Sports|

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"Wagner's March Madness Victory Sets Up Showdown with North Carolina"

The Wagner Seahawks secured their first NCAA Tournament win in school history by defeating the Howard Bison in a First Four matchup, setting up a first-round game against No. 1 seed North Carolina. Despite a limited roster, Wagner held off Howard's comeback bid to win 71-68, with guard Melvin Council Jr. leading the way with 21 points. This marks Wagner's first NCAA Tournament appearance in 21 years, and they last appeared in 2003.

via USA TODAY|

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"Ultimate Guide to March Madness 2024: Predictions, Streaming, and Schedule"

The First Four of the NCAA Tournament kicks off with predictions for the matchups, including Howard vs. Wagner, Virginia vs. Colorado State, Grambling vs. Montana State, and Colorado vs. Boise State. Howard is predicted to win against Wagner, Virginia to win against Colorado State, Montana State to win against Grambling, and Colorado to win against Boise State.

via USA TODAY|

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"Men's March Madness: First Four and Team Previews"

The First Four kicks off March Madness, with eight men's teams competing for spots in the NCAA Tournament. The games will take place on March 19 and 20, with winners advancing to the first round. The teams include Boise State, Colorado, Colorado State, Grambling State, Howard, Montana State, Virginia, and Wagner. The games will be broadcast live on TruTV, and the winners will face higher-seeded teams in the first round.

via USA TODAY|

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"Your Complete Guide to March Madness 2024: Schedule, Predictions, and Streaming Options"

The men's college basketball tournament, March Madness, is underway with the First Four games on March 19th and 20th, leading into the Round of 64 on March 21st and 22nd. UConn, North Carolina, Houston, and Purdue are the top seeds. The schedule includes a lineup of exciting games, with the tournament culminating in the National Championship Game on April 8th.

via NBC Sports|

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"2024 NCAA Tournament: First Four Teams and March Madness Schedule Overview"

The NCAA Tournament's First Four has consistently produced teams that make deep runs in March Madness, with at least one team reaching the Round of 32 in every tournament since its inception. This year's First Four No. 10 seeds, including Virginia, Colorado State, Boise State, and Colorado, all have the potential to impact brackets in the Round of 64 and beyond. Colorado, Colorado State, and Boise State are highlighted as teams with strengths and weaknesses that could make them contenders, while Virginia's strong defense is contrasted with its struggling offense, making its tournament prospects uncertain.

via CBS Sports|

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"First Four Teams Aim to Bust Brackets as March Madness Tips Off"

The NCAA Tournament's First Four games are set to kick off, with teams like Fairleigh Dickinson looking to replicate their improbable bracket-busting success from last year. Colorado and Colorado State will both participate in the First Four, while Grambling State and Montana State are also set to make appearances. Howard and Wagner will face off in a matchup of teams looking to make their mark in the tournament, with Howard hoping for a better showing this time around.

via The Associated Press|

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"Boise State's March Madness Journey: From Seed Reaction to First Four Showdown"

Boise State's men's basketball team had a gut-wrenching reaction to being placed in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament as a No. 10 seed, despite a 22-10 season and a 39th ranking in KenPom. The team, along with fans and media, expressed surprise and disappointment at the seeding decisions, with audible gasps and shock when their placement was revealed on Selection Sunday.

via Outkick|

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