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NCAA bracket 2026: Ranking March Madness first-round games
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
Summary: A breakdown of the best first-round games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
WHO: NCAA
WHAT: Ranking first-round games
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To highlight the most exciting matchups in the tournament.
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