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March Madness 2025 live updates, score: First Four tip off with St. Francis vs. Alabama State
With the bracket officially set, March Madness can finally begin. The field of 68 was determined by the Selection Committee on Sunday, and while some of its choices invited controversy, the show must go on.
But before that can happen, the field needs to be whittled down to 64 teams. The opening set of games — called the First Four — will take place Tuesday and Wednesday. The winners of those games will advance to the First Round of the event.
On Tuesday, St. Francis and Alabama State will square off to determine which team will become the No. 16 seed in the South. After that, North Carolina and San Diego will battle to see which team will be the No. 11 seed in the South.
The final two games of the First Four will take place Wednesday. The winner of Mount St. Mary’s and American will slot into the No. 16 seed in the East, and Xavier and Texas will play for the No. 11 seed in the Midwest.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the First Four.