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March Madness in Greenville

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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:

Greenville Takes March Madness
Seton Hall team huddle.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Madison Jones brings the ball up the court.

Greenville Takes March Madness
The Seton Hall mascot looks to get the crowd involved during a timeout.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Seton Hall guard Madison Jones is focused in his defensive stance.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Seton hall forward Angel Delgado goes up for a rebound.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Arkansas guard Dusty Hannahs cuts to the basket.

University of North Carolina vs. Texas Southern University:

Greenville Takes March Madness
UNC guard Theo Pinson defends Texas Southern’s Zach Lofton’s three-pointer.

Greenville Takes March Madness
UNC’s Isaiah Hicks goes up for a shot.

Greenville Takes March Madness
UNC star Justin Jackson is in the zone.

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Texas Southern’s Zach Lofton looks to get past UNC defender Nate Britt.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Texas Southern guard Demontrae Jefferson calls a play.

Roy Williams press conference
UNC head coach Roy Williams is enjoying himself in a press conference.

Duke University vs. Troy University:

Jayson Tatum boxes out for a rebound.
Duke superstar Jayson Tatum boxes out a Troy defender.

Grayson Allen and company get into a defensive set.
Duke stars Grayson Allen, Matt Jones, and Jayson Tatum look to get their offense settled.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Alex Hicks goes in for a monster slam.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Troy forward Alex Hicks calls for the ball.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Duke freshman Frank Jackson pulls up for a jumper.

Marquette University vs. University of South Carolina:

Greenville Takes March Madness
Marquette forward Sam Hausers’ shot is defended.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Marquette guard Andrew Rousey gets in a defensive stance.

Greenville Takes March Madness
South Carolina’s PJ Dozier brings the ball up the court.

Greenville Takes March Madness
USC Head Coach Frank Martin directs his team.

Greenville Takes March Madness
USC fan enjoying the experience.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Marquette guard Duane Wilson holds the ball.

Greenville Takes March Madness
USC guard Duane Notice surveys the court.

Greenville Takes March Madness
South Carolina star PJ Dozier pulls up for a shot.

Greenville Takes March Madness
The USC mascot is supporting their team.

Greenville Takes March Madness
USC head coach Frank Martin celebrates winning South Carolina’s first NCAA tournament win in 43 years.

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USC head coach Frank Martin in a post game interview.

Second Round of NCAA March Madness:

University of North Carolina vs. Arkansas:

Greenville Takes March Madness
Justin Jackson surveys the court.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Tony Bradley goes up for a dunk over an Arkansas defender.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson motivates his team during a timeout.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Arkansas vs UNC

Greenville Takes March Madness
Justin Jackson looks to get rid of an Arkansas defender.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Arkansas’s Moses Kingley pump fakes Isaiah Hicks.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Kennedy Meeks in the post game conference.

Duke University vs. University of South Carolina:

Greenville Takes March Madness
Duke’s Matt Jones looks to get past Duane Notice.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Duke’s Jayson Tatum goes up for a rebound.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Duke’s Amile Jefferson and USC’s Chris Silva battle for a rebound.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Grayson Allen.

Greenville Takes March Madness
Maik Kotsar.

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