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The NCAA Tournament rolls on without the Syracuse Orange, but we’re still ready to enjoy the event, just like we typically do. After a fun collection of close games yesterday, the action resumes at 12:15 p.m. ET today.
Below, is your schedule for the afternoon and evening. And some reading materials from TNIAAM to get prepared for the amount of basketball you’re about to watch. While you’re watching, be sure to check in on our bracket challenge. We’ll be posting a standings update after round one wraps up.
Assuming you’re torn on who to root for/against in this year’s tourney, we have some ideas for you there. Also, Aaron and I created another beer bracket, so plan accordingly over the course of the next few weeks.
Oh, and if you’re looking to stream the games because you’re stuck at work, the NCAA (for once) has you covered.
Schedule for Friday, March 17 (all times ET):
12:15 p.m. (CBS)
No. 7 Michigan Wolverines vs. No. 10 Oklahoma State Cowboys
12:40 p.m. (truTV)
No. 3 Baylor Bears vs. No. 14 New Mexico State Aggies
1:30 p.m. (TNT)
No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks vs. No. 9 Seton Hall Pirates
2 p.m. (TBS)
No. 3 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 14 Iona Gaels
2:45 p.m. (CBS)
No. 2 Louisville Cardinals vs. No. 15 Jacksonville State Gamecocks
3:10 p.m. (truTV)
No. 6 SMU Mustangs vs. No. 11 USC Trojans
4 p.m. (TNT)
No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. No. 16 Texas Southern Tigers
4:30 p.m. (TBS)
No. 6 Creighton Bluejays vs. No. 11 Rhode Island Rams
6:50 p.m. (TNT)
No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks vs. No. 16 UC-Davis Aggies
7:10 p.m. (CBS)
No. 7 Dayton Flyers vs. No. 10 Wichita State Shockers
7:20 p.m. (TBS)
No. 2 Duke Blue Devils vs. No. 15 Troy Trojans
7:27 p.m. (truTV)
No. 6 Cincinnati Bearcats vs. No. 11 Kansas State Wildcats
9:20 p.m. (TNT)
No. 8 Miami Hurricanes vs. No. 9 Michigan State Spartans
9:40 p.m. (CBS)
No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats vs. No. 15 Northern Kentucky Norse
9:50 p.m. (TBS)
No. 7 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles
9:57 p.m. (truTV)
No. 3 UCLA Bruins vs. No. 14 Kent State Golden Flashes