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Chalk Madness! First Two Rounds of the NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Tournament Dominated by Favorites

Chalk Madness! First Two Rounds of the NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Tournament Dominated by Favorites

By Evan Greenfield, Sports Staff Writer March 27, 2025

It’s March, which means spring is in the air, cherry blossoms are blooming here in Washington, D.C., and the weather is warming up. But most importantly, March Madness is upon us.  The NCAA Division...

University of Connecticut (UConn) star Paige Bueckers shoots a layup during a game earlier this season. After a historic vote, NCAA women's basketball teams will now get paid for their participating in March Madness after years of increasing viewership. (@uconnwbb/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Women’s March Madness Pay Deal Paves the Way for Gender Equality in the NCAA

By Ava Hult, Sports Staff Writer January 30, 2025

In a brand new plan approved by the NCAA this January, women’s collegiate basketball teams will soon be paid for participating in March Madness, the organization’s annual national tournament.  After...

CANNAMELA | This Women’s NCAA March Madness is Both a Beacon of Hope, A Danger

CANNAMELA | This Women’s NCAA March Madness is Both a Beacon of Hope, A Danger

By Julia Cannamela April 14, 2023

As purple and gold confetti rained down on the Louisiana State University Tigers, the 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Champions, Head Coach Kim Mulkey stood with tears in her eyes,...

2019 March Madness Advice

2019 March Madness Advice

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell March 21, 2019

Well, folks, as the saying goes: close, but no Juul. G Despite a valiant effort, our Georgetown Hoyas juuuuust missed the NCAA tournament this year. But it’s not all bad! Be sure to tune in to the...

March Sadness: Georgetown Edition

March Sadness: Georgetown Edition

By Sam Shapiro and Sam Shapiro April 3, 2018

As the real March Madness came to an end, we here at 4E decided to give some ~content~ to all of Hoya Nation who had to sit through another NCAA Tournament without a team to root for. We all have places...

March Madness Advice

March Madness Advice

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell March 15, 2018

It’s official: March Madness is upon us. I’m told by some alumni that there was once a time when the Georgetown basketball team was part of this tournament, but much like the stories of the days...

An Ode to John Thompson III

An Ode to John Thompson III

By Charlie Fritz and Charlie Fritz March 26, 2017

Well Hoyas, those of you who actually pay attention to the real news and not any of those alternative facts know that last Thursday, our beloved men's basketball coach, John Thompson III, was dismissed...

The Five Types of Georgetown Basketball Fans

The Five Types of Georgetown Basketball Fans

By Mike Radice and Mike Radice January 2, 2017

As winter break thaws out, Big East conference play is just starting to heat up. While we've probably all watched at least one Georgetown Basketball game in our lives, I'm sure we all have had different...

IPPOLITO: Wright Calls Right Play

IPPOLITO: Wright Calls Right Play

By Michael Ippolito April 8, 2016

North Carolina senior guard Marcus Paige’s game-tying shot seemed like destiny or a prayer answered. As the ball descended from its arc, rattled inside the rim and fell through the net with the grace...

BARTON: Upsets Captivate Fan Base

BARTON: Upsets Captivate Fan Base

By Nick Barton March 22, 2016

Each year, March Madness captivates the attention of an entire nation. Whether Cinderella 15 seeds like Middle Tennessee State (25-10, 13-5 Conference USA) shock fans by upsetting a tournament favorite,...

MCLAUGHLIN: Selection Committee Falls Short

MCLAUGHLIN: Selection Committee Falls Short

By Jimmy McLaughlin March 18, 2016

How is it that in just two years of having its own playoff selection committee, college football has already shown that it is incredibly more adept at ranking its teams at year-end than the NCAA basketball...

Manly Monday: The Real March Madness

Manly Monday: The Real March Madness

By Max Wheeler and Max Wheeler March 16, 2015

In case you haven't heard, it's time for everyone's favorite season: March Madness! The NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament begins this week, and everyone is scrambling to fill out a bracket or do...

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