The First Four marks the beginning of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, featuring four games that determine the final spots in the main bracket. In 2025, these games took place on March 18-19, 2025, at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Game Highlights:
- Alabama State 70, Saint Francis (PA) 68: In a thrilling finish, Alabama State’s Micah Simpson threw a full-court inbound pass that was caught and converted by Amarr Knox for a last-second layup, securing their first-ever NCAA Tournament win.
- North Carolina 95, San Diego State 68: North Carolina dominated, with RJ Davis leading all scorers with 26 points, including six 3-pointers. The Tar Heels advanced to face Ole Miss in the first round.
These victories earned Alabama State and North Carolina spots in the main bracket of the tournament, which continues with the First Round on March 20-21, 2025.
For a visual recap of the Alabama State vs. Saint Francis game, you can watch the highlights below: