NCAA March Madness, Compilation

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NCAA March Madness is one of the most famous college basketball tournaments in America, featuring 68 teams competing over a three-week span. It is an annual men's basketball championship that is organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and it is regarded as one of the highest levels of college basketball in the world. The best of the best college teams from around the country compete in this tournament, and it is considered the pinnacle of college basketball.

The tournament comprises four different rounds, each with a single-elimination format, with the final round consisting of the final four matches being played in one location. The first round, which is often called the 'play-in' round, involves four teams playing two games to determine which two teams will advance to the first round. The first round involves the 64 teams that have automatically qualified and the two teams that have come through the play-in round. The teams are put into four regions of 16 teams each, with each region having its own bracket. The teams are then seeded from 1 to 16, based on their season's performance. The higher seed is always matched up against the lower seed in each bracket, with the ultimate goal of advancing to the final four.

The second round consists of 32 teams that have progressed from the first round. These 32 teams are then divided into two brackets of 16, with the winners from each pairing continuing to the regional semi-finals. The regional semi-finals occur in the third round, and they involve the 16 teams that have emerged from the second round. The regional semi-finals determine which teams make it to the Elite Eight. The Elite Eight is the fourth round, where the eight remaining teams battle it out for a chance to advance to the Final Four.

The final four is the last round in the NCAA March Madness tournament, and it consists of the four remaining teams: the winners from each of the four regions. The final four takes place over a weekend in one location, which changes every year. The two semi-final matches are played on Saturday, with the two winners progressing to the national championship game on Monday night.

The NCAA March Madness tournament is a thrilling event, and CBS Sports has been the prime broadcaster of March Madness since 1982. CBS Sports has been the host of the March Madness coverage for over 30 years, providing extensive coverage of the games, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis of the gameplay. The tournament has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and CBS Sports' coverage has played a significant role in making it the major event that it is today.

CBS Sports' coverage of March Madness includes interviews with college basketball players and coaches, as well as daily pre-game and post-game analysis. The CBS Sports team also has former college basketball stars, such as Grant Hill, Len Elmore, and Bill Raftery, providing expert commentary throughout the tournament.

CBS Sports' March Madness coverage also includes extensive analysis of the bracketology, and fans can view their own tournament picks online on the NCAA's official website. Fans can also follow the live scores and real-time updates on the NCAA website or the CBS Sports app.

In conclusion, NCAA March Madness is an exciting tournament that represents the pinnacle of college basketball in America. The tournament brings together some of the best college teams from around the country, and the three-week extravaganza never fails to create memories for fans far and wide. CBS Sports has been the prime broadcaster for March Madness for over 30 years, and they continue to provide extensive coverage of this iconic tournament. If you are a fan of college basketball, then do not miss the madness that is March Madness.

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Michigan St. vs. UConn, Final 4
6. Michigan St. vs. UConn, Final 4
April 4, 2009
Kalin Lucas scored 21 points, Raymar Morgan broke out of his late-season slump with 18 and nine rebounds, and the smaller Spartans ran roughshod over Hasheem Thabeet and Connecticut in an 82-73 upset in the Final Four.
Villanova vs. UNC, Final 4
5. Villanova vs. UNC, Final 4
April 4, 2009
Ty Lawson scored 22 points, Wayne Ellington had 20 more and the Tar Heels, with their four, five, maybe more NBA-caliber players, stayed on a path that has seemed almost certain since the season began in November.
Villanova vs Pittsburgh, Round 4
4. Villanova vs Pittsburgh, Round 4
March 28, 2009
With bodies clogging the lane and 3-pointers clanging off the rim, Scottie Reynolds made a half-court dash for a last-second basket to give Villanova 78-76 victory over Pittsburgh and send the Wildcats to their first Final Four since the 1985 team made its stunning run to the NCAA championship.
Western Kentucky vs Gonzaga, Round 2
3. Western Kentucky vs Gonzaga, Round 2
March 21, 2009
The fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Western Kentucky 83-81 on Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament on the strenght of freshman Demetri Goodson's game winner.
Wisconsin vs Florida State, Round 1
2. Wisconsin vs Florida State, Round 1
March 20, 2009
Trevon Hughes banked in a twisting shot over Florida State's outstretched arms with two seconds left in overtime to lift the Badgers to a 61-59 victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night.
Siena vs Ohio State, Round 1
1. Siena vs Ohio State, Round 1
March 20, 2009
Ronald Moore hit a 3-pointer with 3.9 seconds left in the second overtime -- from the identical spot he made one at the end of the first OT -- as the Saints beat eighth-seeded Ohio State 74-72 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
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    March 20, 2009