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2026 NCAA Tournament: Howard and Texas Advance to First Round

3/19/2026

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The 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship is underway.
No. 16 seed Howard and No. 11 seed Texas advanced after the First Four games on March 17–18, 2026.
The first round begins March 19, 2026, with 16 games across venues.
The Final Four and championship will be at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on April 4 and 6, 2026.
Fans can stream games on Sling TV and Paramount+.

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Story summary

The 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship is underway.
No. 16 seed Howard and No. 11 seed Texas advanced after the First Four games on March 17–18, 2026.
The first round begins March 19, 2026, with 16 games across venues.
The Final Four and championship will be at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on April 4 and 6, 2026.
Fans can stream games on Sling TV and Paramount+.