The unofficial start of the NCAA Tournament took place on Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio, and March Madness’s opening game was not disappointing.
Alabama defeated St. Francis in a 16th species collision with essentially a hail Mary. Amarr Knox scored a full court pass after it was turned over and won the game with one second remaining in a 70-68 victory by the Hornets.
According to AL.com, Alabama coach Tony Madlock said: “You have to get a bucket or stop… You’re talking about survival and moving forward.”
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This was the thrilling end of a round-trip contest between two small conference teams, leading the NCAA tournament to a dramatic start.
The same cannot be said about the night cap between North Carolina and San Diego’s No. 11 seed. The Tar Heels destroyed the 95-68 Aztecs in the game that ended by halftime.
Tar Heel was extremely malicious in his Sunday choice after receiving the final bid for the tournament despite his inactive resume, including a 1-12 record vs. Quad 1. But they left no doubt as to which team would deserve more in the 64 round in a blown victory over the Aztecs.
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The first four will resume on Wednesday, with 16th place St. Mary’s vs. 16th America and Xavier vs. 11th Texas.
The first four results, remaining schedule
Tuesday, March 18th (first 4)
Wednesday, March 19th (first 4)
6:40pm ET: No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s vs. No. 16 America (TRUTV)
9:10pm ET: No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 11 Texas (TRUTV)
