March Madness 2022: Best of the first round action in images
2022 March Madness
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
People are feverishly checking their brackets or what is left of them after the first round and two days of March Madness, occasionally known as the NCAA tournament, too. Here are some of the top shots from around the hardwood action…
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Richmond Spiders forward Tyler Burton (3) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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University of Iowa men’s basketball fans watch as the Hawkeyes play Richmond during Hoops and Hops, on Cowles Commons Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Des Moines. Now in its fifth year, this three-day free event invites basketball fans to enjoy all the NCAA tournament action starting Thursday. USAT
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Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) dunks the ball against Saint Peter’s Peacocks forward Oumar Diahame (24) during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
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The mascots for the New Mexico State Aggies and Connecticut Huskies face during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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Saint Peter’s Peacocks head coach Shaheen Hollway reacts after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
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San Francisco Dons forward Zane Meeks (5) reacts after losing to Murray State Racers in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Sister Jean looks on before the start of the game between the Loyola (Il) Ramblers and the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Mascots for the Jackson State Tigers and Auburn Tigers perform during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Miami Hurricanes forward Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi (33) poses as she leaves the game against the South Florida Bulls in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Auburn University Head Coach Bruce Pearl communicates with players during the first half of the NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament first=round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. USAT
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San Diego State Aztecs guard Chad Baker-Mazara (20) walks off the court after the loss to the Creighton Bluejays during overtime in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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UK head coach John Calipari, left, was dejected after they lost their first round NCAA Tournament game against Saint Peter’s at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, In. on Mar. 17, 2022. USAT
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Kansas Jayhawks forward David McCormack (33) grabs a rebound against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first half in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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The Kansas Jayhawks cheerleaders perform during the first half against the Texas Southern Tigers in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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The mascot for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half against the Vermont Catamounts during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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Vermont Catamounts guard Finn Sullivan (15) reacts after the Catamounts lost 75-71 to the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Joseph Yesufu (1) defends against Texas Southern Tigers guard Jordan Gilliam (11) during the second half in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye in the second half against the Loyola (Il) Ramblers during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) defends against Montana State Bobcats guard Nick Gazelas (2) in the first half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Auburn Tigers center Dylan Cardwell (44) attempts to dunk against Jackson State Tigers center Brandon Huffman (50) during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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South Dakota Coyotes guard Kyah Watson (32) passes the ball against the Ole Miss Rebels during the first half at Ferrell Center. Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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Delaware Fightin Blue Hens and member preforms in the first half against the Villanova Wildcats during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley celebrates with her team after their win over the Howard Lady Bison at Colonial Life Arena. Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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University of Miami forward Sam Waardenburg (21) blocks the shot of University of Southern California forward Chavez Goodwin (1) during the first half of the NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament preliminary round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. USAT
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A twirler from University of Southern California dances during a break, during the first half of the NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament preliminary round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. USAT
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Villanova head coach Jay Wright (left) and Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby share warm greetings before the start of their first-round matchup in the NCAA tournament at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa., USAT
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Iowa’s guard Caitlin Clark (22) and the bench celebrate a 3-pointer against Illinois State during the opening round of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. USAT
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University of Miami forward Sam Waardenburg (21) blocks the shot of University of Southern California forward Chavez Goodwin (1) during the first half of the NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament preliminary round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. USAT
