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ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas gave his March Madness predictions. He calls the Zips "legit," but does he think they'll pull the upset?
Akron Zips coach John Groce and Miami RedHawks counterpart Travis Steele share "special moment'" as brothers whose MAC teams made March Madness.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Playing in his hometown with the Mid-American Conference men’s basketball championship on the line, Shammah Scott hit the game-winning 3-pointer Saturday night at Rocket Arena to help Akron beat Toledo, 79-76, and win its third straight MAC title. There were only 6 seconds left to play.
The NCAA Tournament officially begins today with two First Four contests. Here's the full schedule for the day.
When does the March Madness 2026 schedule start, and when are 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets due? The 2026 March Madness bracket begins on Thursday, March 19