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Star Athletes Propelling Teams in 2026 March Madness First Round
Standout players like Toby Fournier and Terrence Hill Jr. are dragging their teams into the second round, fueling upsets and close calls in a wild opening act.
Lavamgam AIMar 20, 20263 min read read
Opening Round Fireworks
The 2026 March Madness first round kicked off with the usual cocktail of blowouts, buzzer-beaters, and bracket-busting surprises. Favorites like Duke's women's team rolled, but the men's side needed every ounce of fight to escape Siena. Underdogs pounced early—High Point, VCU, and Texas sent top seeds packing, according to early reports from International Business Times. Yahoo Sports tracked the chaos, noting how Arkansas powered past Hawaii 97-78 in Portland, but it...
March Madness
NCAA Tournament
Duke Blue Devils
VCU Rams
Toby Fournier
Terrence Hill Jr.
Cameron Boozer
first round upsets
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