March Madness games today: Ranking the NCAA Tournament first-round games on Thursday
The first Thursday of the NCAA men's tournament is here with brackets ready to be busted. Our ranking and breakdown of all 16 matchups.
The day has arrived, college hoops fans. The Thursday that marks the first full slate of games in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is like unto a national holiday for many. If that means you, we’re here to enjoy the madness with you.
This is your viewers’ guide to the 16 games on the docket, including channel information and scheduled tip times. Keep in mind, of course, that the second game at a venue in a particular window might – and probably will – start a few minutes later than the time listed due to spillover from the prior contest, but that will become apparent as results unfold. REGION BREAKDOWNS, PREDICTIONS: East | South | Midwest | West PRINTABLE BRACKET: Fill out your picks for NCAA Tournament pools 1.
No. 6 North Carolina vs. No.
11 VCU Time/TV: 6:50 p. m. ET, TNT The Cinderella Final Four run by the Rams in 2011 makes them a popular upset pick, though they haven’t advanced beyond the first round in their last five tournament appearances.
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