Are you feeling the madness yet? It’s March, which signals the kick-off of the NCAA basketball tournament, often referred to as the “Big Dance.” Sunday, March 15, marked the official elections for the men’s and women’s brackets, and two Richmond teams are locked in.
Who are we repping?
VCU Rams (ranked No. 11): After a 70-62 win against Dayton on Sunday, VCU Men’s Basketball cinched the Atlantic 10 Championship title for the second year in a row. The win earned the Rams an automatic ticket into the NCAA Tournament.
Someone to watch: Fans are captivated by A10 Rookie of the Year Nyk Lewis, who helped lock in last weekend’s championship title with a fleet of soaring three-pointers. See one for yourself.
UR Spiders (ranked No. 11): Another year of milestones is underway for UR Women’s Basketball. The Spiders secured an at-large bid on Sunday, catapulting the team into its third consecutive NCAA Tournament selection — a record-streak in program history.
Someone to watch: Senior and two-time A10 Player of the Year Maggie Doogan has helped fuel the Spiders’ scoreboard with an average of 21 points per game, tallying up to a whopping 692 point-total.
What’s next?
Our two Richmond teams will each head into their first-round games this week. The results will determine whether they advance in the brackets and continue competing for the title.
VCU vs. North Carolina | Thursday, March 19 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena - Greenville, SC | 6:50 p.m. EDT | The Rams will face off against the No. 6-seeded Tar Heels.
UR vs. Nebraska | Wednesday, March 18 | Cameron Indoor Stadium - Durham, NC | 7:00 p.m. EDT | The Spiders will take on the No. 11-seeded Cornhuskers in this First Four match.
How can you tune in?
You don’t have to be an avid sports fan to enjoy this competitive tournament.
- Fill out your bracket predictions for the men’s and women’s tournaments.
- Follow live stats from NCAA.
- Catch televised games on TNT (VCU) or ESPN2 (UR).
