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Use this thread to discuss all the early action in the NCAA Tournament today. Duke tips off the first session.
Please note: There will be a separate thread for the KU game, and a new thread for the evening games.
Let the madness commence!
Thursday March 17: Round of 64 Games
| TIP (CT) | NETWORK | SITE | REGION | GAME | PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST//REPORTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:15 p |  |
Providence | West | (4) Duke Blue Devils vs. (13) NC-Wilmington Seahawks | Ian Eagle/Chris Webber/Len Elmore//Evan Washburn |
| 11:40 p |  |
Raleigh | Midwest | (8) Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. (9) Butler Bulldogs | Kevin Harlan/Reggie Miller/Dan Bonner//Lewis Johnson |
| 12:30 p |  |
Des Moines | South | (8) Colorado Buffaloes vs. (9) Connecticut Huskies | Jim Nantz/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson |
| 1:00 p |  |
Denver | Midwest | (4) Iowa State Cyclones vs. (13) Iona Gaels | Andrew Catalon/Steve Lappas//Jamie Erdahl |
| After conc. I | |
Providence | West | (5) Baylor Bears vs. (12) Yale Bulldogs | Eagle/ Webber/Elmore//Washburn |
| After conc. I | |
Raleigh | Midwest | (1) Virginia Cavaliers vs. (16) Hampton Pirates | Harlan/Miller/Bonner//Johnson |
| After conc. I | |
Des Moines | South | (1) Kansas Jayhawks vs. (16) Austin Peay Governors | Nantz/Hill/Raftery//Wolfson |
| After conc. I | |
Denver | Midwest | (5) Purdue Boilermakers vs. (12) Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans | Catalon/ Lappas// Erdahl |