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The 2025 NCAA Tournament started with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, featuring two 16-seed teams, Alabama State and Saint Francis, and two 11-seed teams, North Carolina and San Diego State. The games aimed to trim the field to 64 teams. Saint Francis led Alabama State at halftime, 39-34, before a tense second half. North Carolina and San Diego State also faced off in the second game. The controversy surrounding North Carolina’s selection, which sparked debate and calls for a review, added to the excitement. The First Four games set the stage for a thrilling NCAA tournament, with every moment crucial in determining the winner.
