This is Corey, keeping Buffalo in the know, you're listening to Buffalo News today. Buffalo is gearing up for some big men's NCAA tournament action, with first and second round games at Key Bank Center this Thursday and Saturday. The matchups include the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines, facing the winner of the first four-game between UMBC and Howard. Six-seed Louisville taking.
On 11-seed South Florida, three-seed Michigan State against 14-seed North Dakota State, and eight-seed Georgia versus nine-seed St. Louis. Adding some local flavor, South Florida's head coach Brian Hodgson hails from Jamestown High School in SUNY, Fredonia, and he used to assist at the University at Buffalo. Over at Michigan, Niagara Falls native Robbie Gale is a senior ready to play in his hometown area.
Fans across western New York are thrilled to see these powerhouse teams roll into town, bringing national attention and a boost to the local scene. It's a rare chance for the community to host such high-stakes college hoops right at home. Meanwhile, the first four kicks off in Dayton, Ohio, on March 17th and 18th. Then, first and second round spread out to cities like Greenville, Oklahoma City, Portland, Philadelphia, San Diego, St.
Louis, and Tampa for March 19th through 22nd. The tournament heats up with Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games, March 26th to 29th in Houston, Washington, Chicago, and San Jose. It all wraps up April 4th and 6th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the Final Four and Championship. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor.
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