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March Madness Begins: 16 NCAA Tournament Games Today!

3/20/2026

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The first round of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament begins today with 16 games.
Key early matchups include No. 8 Ohio State vs No. 9 TCU at 12:15 p.m. on CBS.
No. 4 Nebraska faces No. 13 Troy at 12:40 p.m. on truTV.
Later in the day, notable games include No. 1 Duke vs No. 16 Siena and No. 3 Gonzaga vs No. 14 Kennesaw State.

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The first round of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament begins today with 16 games.
Key early matchups include No. 8 Ohio State vs No. 9 TCU at 12:15 p.m. on CBS.
No. 4 Nebraska faces No. 13 Troy at 12:40 p.m. on truTV.
Later in the day, notable games include No. 1 Duke vs No. 16 Siena and No. 3 Gonzaga vs No. 14 Kennesaw State.