March Madness ⁤2025: NCAA Men’s Tournament Begins tuesday

The 2025 NCAA men’s‌ basketball tournament ⁢tips off Tuesday in ​Dayton, Ohio, marking the start of March Madness. Brackets are now available as teams vie⁣ for a spot in the Final Four.

Longest Tournament Streaks Continue

Several programs enter the tournament with remarkable streaks. Kansas leads the pack with 35 consecutive appearances, followed⁣ by Michigan‌ State (27), Gonzaga (26), and Purdue (10). Tennessee has made the tournament for seven straight years.The 2020 tournament was ​canceled ‌due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key ‌Frist-Round Matchups

No. 7 seed⁣ Kansas (21-12) will face No.10 seed arkansas (20-13) in the first round.Second-seeded Michigan State (27-6) aims for its 11th‍ Final Four appearance, opening against No. 15 seed⁤ Bryant (23-11). Gonzaga (25-8) will ⁤play No. 9 seed Georgia (20-12), while ‌No. 4 seed Purdue ​(22-11)‍ will take on No. 13 ⁢seed High Point (29-5).

Play-In Games Set the stage

Two ⁣play-in games​ between ‍No. 11 and no. 16 seeds will take place Tuesday. St. Francis (16-17) will battle Alabama State (19-15) in the first tournament game at University of Dayton Arena, with ⁢tipoff set for 6:40 p.m. ⁤EDT on truTV. North Carolina (22-13) will​ face San Diego State (21-9)‍ in the second play-in game, scheduled for ⁢9:10 p.m. EDT on truTV.

March Madness 2025: NCAA Men’s ⁢Tournament Begins Tuesday

The 2025 NCAA men’s ⁣basketball tournament tips off Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio, marking the‌ start of ⁣March Madness. Brackets are ⁤now available as teams vie for a spot in the Final Four.

Longest Tournament Streaks ‌Continue

Several programs ⁤enter the tournament ‌with remarkable streaks. ​Kansas leads the pack with ​35 consecutive appearances, followed by Michigan State (27), Gonzaga (26), and Purdue (10). Tennessee has ​made the tournament for seven straight‍ years. The 2020 tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key ‍First-Round Matchups

No. 7 seed Kansas ‍(21-12) will ​face no.10⁢ seed Arkansas (20-13) in the first round. Second-seeded michigan​ State (27-6)‍ aims for its 11th Final Four appearance, opening ⁢against No. 15⁤ seed Bryant (23-11). Gonzaga (25-8) will‌ play No. 9 seed Georgia (20-12), while​ No. 4 seed Purdue (22-11)‍ will take on no. 13 seed High Point (29-5).

Play-In Games Set the Stage

Two play-in games⁢ between No. 11 and no. 16 seeds will take ​place Tuesday. St.​ Francis (16-17) will​ battle Alabama ⁤State (19-15) in⁣ the first tournament game at​ University of Dayton Arena, with tipoff set for 6:40 p.m. EDT on‌ truTV. North Carolina (22-13) will face San Diego State (21-9) in the second play-in game, scheduled for 9:10 p.m.EDT on ⁢truTV.

March Madness 2025: Q&A

Q: when does March Madness 2025 start?

A: The tournament tips off on Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio, with the play-in games.

Q: What are the longest active tournament‌ appearance streaks?

A: Kansas leads with ‍35 consecutive appearances, followed by Michigan ⁣State (27), Gonzaga (26), and Purdue (10).

Q: Where can I watch the play-in games?

‌ A: The play-in⁣ games will be broadcast on truTV.

Q: What are some key first-round matchups to watch?

‌ A: Keep an eye on Kansas vs. Arkansas, michigan State vs.Bryant, Gonzaga vs.Georgia, and Purdue vs.High Point.

Q:⁤ What is the significance of the play-in games?

A: They determine the final teams that advance to⁤ the main bracket, adding ​an extra layer of excitement and opportunity ⁣for lower-seeded teams.

Q: Will there be a bracket challenge?

A: Yes, ‌brackets are now available. Get yours filled out before the games start for a chance to ‍win!

Stay tuned for more updates and bracket analysis as March Madness 2025 unfolds. Don’t⁣ forget to fill out your brackets and enjoy⁢ the madness!