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The UMBC Retrievers are favored in the First Four on Tuesday night.

Daily Dunk: Best College Basketball Bets Today (Predictions for UMBC-Howard, NC State-Texas)

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Mar 17, 2026
Texas Longhorns forward Lassina Traore enters the court before the start of the game against the Southern University Jaguars at Moody Center.

Texas Longhorns Injury Report vs NC State for March Madness First Four

Zach Dimmitt
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Mar 17, 2026
Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller speaks with the media during a practice session ahead of the first four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena.

How to Watch Texas vs NC State in March Madness First Four

Zach Dimmitt
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Mar 17, 2026
Texas will face NC State in the First Four.

Road to the Final Four: March Madness Predictions, Picks for Tuesday's First Four Games

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Mar 17, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain (3) controls the ball during the first half as Texas A&M Aggies guard Rylan Griffen (3) defends at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas March Madness History: Record, Final Four Appearances, Highlights

Carson Wersal
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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain reacts to a referee call during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Moody Center.

The 3 Players Who Will Decide Texas' March Madness Tournament Run

Henry Hipschman
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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain dribbles the ball during the first half as Texas A&M Aggies guard Rylan Griffen defends at Reed Arena.

3 Keys to Victory for Texas Longhorns vs. NC State in First Four

Jordan Epp
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Mar 16, 2026

Dawn Staley’s South Carolina team got the last No. 1 seed in the bracket, but does that mean the Gamecocks have the toughest region?

Top Women’s Teams With the Clearest Paths to the Final Four 

Emma Baccellieri
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Mar 16, 2026

NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) and guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) in the final seconds during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.

5 Things Texas Longhorns Fans Need to Know About NC State

Aaron Raley
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Mar 16, 2026
Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark looks on during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena.

Texas Longhorns Projected Starting Lineup and Rotation for NCAA Tournament

Zach Dimmitt
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Mar 16, 2026

The madness is about to begin.

Ranking All 32 Men’s March Madness First-Round Games

Zach Koons
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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller sets the play during the first half of the game against the Mississippi Rebels

One Thing Sean Miller Regrets After SEC Tournament Loss

Carter Long
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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller looks on during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Sean Miller Has a Pretty Interesting Take on The First Four of March Madness

Meaghan English
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Mar 16, 2026

Oregon guard Katie Fiso chases down the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Penn State Nittany Lions on Jan. 24, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon's National Championship Odds After NCAA Tournament Bracket Reveal

Cory Pappas
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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller reacts during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Sean Miller Breaks Down NC State's Biggest Strength Headed Into First Four

Ylver Deleon-Rios
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Mar 16, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller enters the court before the game against the Lafayette Leopards at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Sean Miller Not Surprised That Texas Earned NCAA Tournament Bid

Carson Wersal
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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller during the first
 half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 105-85. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Sean Miller Welcomes Familiar Path to March Madness for Texas

Henry Hipschman
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Mar 16, 2026

Can Azzi Fudd and the Huskies finish out a perfect season with a second straight national title? A few of our experts think so.

March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament

SI Staff
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Mar 16, 2026

Lauren Betts and the Bruins could have the most difficult path to the Final Four of the No. 1 seeds.

Biggest Takeaways From Women’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Emma Baccellieri, Michael Rosenberg
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Mar 15, 2026
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