On March 16-19, Furman University hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA’s March Madness Tournament. The Paladin had the chance to report on all of the games, and saw schools like the University of North Carolina, Duke, and South Carolina play. To read more about the games themselves or the experiences our reporters had, check out these links.
All photos courtesy of Lois Ruffle.
First Round of NCAA March Madness:
Seton Hall University vs. University of Arkansas:
Seton Hall team huddle.
Madison Jones brings the ball up the court.
The Seton Hall mascot looks to get the crowd involved during a timeout.
Seton Hall guard Madison Jones is focused in his defensive stance.
Seton hall forward Angel Delgado goes up for a rebound.
Arkansas guard Dusty Hannahs cuts to the basket.
University of North Carolina vs. Texas Southern University:
UNC guard Theo Pinson defends Texas Southern’s Zach Lofton’s three-pointer.
UNC’s Isaiah Hicks goes up for a shot.
UNC star Justin Jackson is in the zone.
Texas Southern’s Zach Lofton looks to get past UNC defender Nate Britt.
Texas Southern guard Demontrae Jefferson calls a play.
UNC head coach Roy Williams is enjoying himself in a press conference.
Duke University vs. Troy University:
Duke superstar Jayson Tatum boxes out a Troy defender.
Duke stars Grayson Allen, Matt Jones, and Jayson Tatum look to get their offense settled.
Alex Hicks goes in for a monster slam.
Troy forward Alex Hicks calls for the ball.
Duke freshman Frank Jackson pulls up for a jumper.
Marquette University vs. University of South Carolina:
Marquette forward Sam Hausers’ shot is defended.
Marquette guard Andrew Rousey gets in a defensive stance.
South Carolina’s PJ Dozier brings the ball up the court.
USC Head Coach Frank Martin directs his team.
USC fan enjoying the experience.
Marquette guard Duane Wilson holds the ball.
USC guard Duane Notice surveys the court.
South Carolina star PJ Dozier pulls up for a shot.
The USC mascot is supporting their team.
USC head coach Frank Martin celebrates winning South Carolina’s first NCAA tournament win in 43 years.
USC head coach Frank Martin in a post game interview.
Second Round of NCAA March Madness:
University of North Carolina vs. Arkansas:
Justin Jackson surveys the court.
Tony Bradley goes up for a dunk over an Arkansas defender.
Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson motivates his team during a timeout.
Arkansas vs UNC
Justin Jackson looks to get rid of an Arkansas defender.
Arkansas’s Moses Kingley pump fakes Isaiah Hicks.
Kennedy Meeks in the post game conference.
Duke University vs. University of South Carolina:
Duke’s Matt Jones looks to get past Duane Notice.
Duke’s Jayson Tatum goes up for a rebound.
Duke’s Amile Jefferson and USC’s Chris Silva battle for a rebound.
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