2024 March Madness East region tips off with Duke, UConn, and underdog surprises
The 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament kicks off this week with the First Four and first-round matches. Teams in the East region have now learned their opening opponents. The schedule includes several high-profile clashes between well-known programmes and underdogs.
In the East region, Duke will take on Siena in their first game. Ohio State is set to face TCU, while St. John's prepares to meet Northern Iowa. Another key matchup sees Kansas playing California Baptist University.
Louisville will go up against South Florida in their opener. Michigan State draws North Dakota State, and UCLA will play the University of Central Florida. The defending champions, UConn, begin their title defence against Furman. No teams from the Big Ten Conference advanced through the First Four or first-round games, according to available results.
The tournament's early games start later this week. Fans can expect competitive matchups as teams battle for a spot in the next round. The East region's lineup features a mix of established programmes and rising challengers.
