March Madness tips off with First Four in Dayton, with Miami (Ohio) in the field and close to home - AP News
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March Madness college basketball tournament begins with First Four games in Dayton, including Miami (Ohio).
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Miami (Ohio) has earned a spot in the NCAA tournament's First Four games, which tip off in Dayton this week as March Madness begins. The First Four is a play-in round featuring lower-seeded teams competing for the final spots in the 68-team tournament bracket. Miami (Ohio)'s inclusion is particularly significant for the program and the region, as the team will play close to home in Dayton. The First Four games serve as the unofficial start to March Madness, with winners advancing to the main tournament draw. The tournament's full slate of games begins shortly after the First Four concludes.
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