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BYU Faces VCU in Thrilling NCAA Tournament Opener

3/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling first-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament, BYU basketball, under the guidance of rookie coach Kevin Young, takes on VCU today in Denver. The 6th-seeded Cougars are hungry for their first tournament victory since 2012, while the 11th-seeded Rams bring a formidable defense to the court. The action begins at 2:05 p.m. MDT at Ball Arena.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, BYU last celebrated an NCAA Tournament victory. The tournament, established in 1939, has seen teams like UCLA dominate, winning 11 titles. Today, BYU faces VCU, a team known for its full-court press, a strategy popularized by John McLendon, a pioneering African American coach in basketball.

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Story summary

In a thrilling first-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament, BYU basketball, under the guidance of rookie coach Kevin Young, takes on VCU today in Denver. The 6th-seeded Cougars are hungry for their first tournament victory since 2012, while the 11th-seeded Rams bring a formidable defense to the court. The action begins at 2:05 p.m. MDT at Ball Arena.

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