The first folk hero of March has officially landed, headlining four double-digit seeds that survived and advanced on Thursday.
Welcome to the madness of March!
Every day of the NCAA Tournament, the Heat Check CBB staff will be analyzing all of the major results and storylines. Be sure to check back as we narrow the field down from 68 teams to the last one standing in Phoenix at the Final Four.
Without further ado, let’s dive into Thursday’s first-round action from around the bracket.
More tournament coverage:
—March Madness: The only 6 championship contenders | 5 Cinderellas to watch
—Region Previews: South | Midwest | West | East
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