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Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Donte Jackson steps down as Grambling Basketball coach
Story by: Curtis Ford; Grambling State Athletics GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University men's basketball head coach Donte Jackson has announced that he is resigning as head coach effective immediately. GSU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean D. Scott announced that a focused national search for the next leader of the Grambling State men's basketball program will begin immediately. 'We deeply appreciate Coach Donte Jackson's dedication, leadership, and impact on Grambling State basketball,' said Scott. 'His commitment to excellence has elevated our program and inspired our student-athletes. We thank him for his service and wish him success in his next chapter.' Under Coach Jackson, the G-Men reach new levels of success, capturing multiple Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Regular Season Titles, a SWAC Tournament Championship and a trip to NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament for the first time in GSU's Division I program history. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Saint Francis leaving Division I ranks, dropping to Division III
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Saint Francis University is leaving the Division I ranks and dropping to Division III as the 13th full-time member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference with competition beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. The SFU Board of Trustees made the announcement on Tuesday. Just last week, Saint Francis competed in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament for the first time since 1990. The Red Flash suffered a heartbreaking 70-68 loss to Alabama State in the First Four. Saint Francis, which previously competed as a member of the Northeast Conference, fields 22 varsity athletic teams, including nine men's and 13 women's. According to a release from the PAC, Saint Francis will retain its current affiliation as a full-time member of the NEC until June 30, 2026, when it will begin transitioning to Division III. The transition to Division III will take three years to complete. The PAC comprises peer institutions that share our faith-based foundations and educational philosophy. Its geographic proximity—consisting of member schools located within a three-hour radius of Loretto—will enable us to cultivate stronger regional rivalries, enhance community engagement, and significantly reduce the travel demands placed on our students. This transition marks a pivotal step forward—one embraced with optimism and a clear vision for the continued growth and excellence of Saint Francis University. This new chapter affirms our dedication to providing a transformational collegiate experience—on the field, in the classroom, and throughout campus life—guided always by our Catholic, Franciscan mission and values. Father Malachi Van Tassell T.O.R, Ph.D, President of Saint Francis University Saint Francis will not be eligible for PAC Championships or compete in Conference Championship Tournaments in basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, baseball and softball until they are approved for active Division III membership by the NCAA. On behalf of the Presidents' Athletic Conference and our Presidents Council, it is my distinct honor to officially welcome Saint Francis University of Pennsylvania as they reclassify their athletic department to NCAA Division III and full PAC membership. The oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States, Saint Francis is a tremendous fit, both geographically and culturally, as the newest PAC member. In addition, the Red Flash athletic department shares our unique vision that academic and athletic excellence are not mutually exclusive. We are excited to welcome them as the league's 13th full member and believe they will be a tremendous partner as the PAC continues to grow. This is another key step towards our vision of the PAC continuing to build its foundation as one of the elite NCAA Division III conferences in the nation. With the addition of four new full members in the past six years, as well as recent additional varsity sport offerings, I believe the PAC has never been stronger at any point in its 70-year history. PAC Commissioner Joe Onderko Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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What channel are the First Four games? How to watch Xavier and the other teams this week
Basketball fans, rejoice! March Madness is finally here. The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, begins March 18. Eight teams, including the Xavier Musketeers, open action at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, for the First Four on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Here's how to watch Xavier and the rest of the teams in the First Four this week. Dates: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19. First Four games for the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament will take place on Tuesday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 19. The four games will be split, two apiece, across Tuesday and Wednesday. Teams that win the First Four games on Tuesday will advance to first-round games of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 20. Teams that win the First Four games on Wednesday will advance to first-round games on Friday, March 21. Here's a breakdown of the First Four schedule for the 2025 NCAA Tournament: Game 1: 6:40 p.m. (No. 16 Alabama State vs. No. 16 Saint Francis). Game 2: 9:10 p.m. (No. 11 North Carolina vs. No. 11 San Diego State). Game 1: 6:40 p.m. (No. 16 Mount St. Mary's vs. No. 16 American). Game 2: 9:10 p.m. (No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 11 Texas). All First Four games are available to watch on truTV. They're streaming on March Madness Live app and Sling TV. Location: UD Arena (Dayton, Ohio). The First Four will once again be played on the campus of the University of Dayton at UD Arena. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: March Madness First Four: Times, channels, streaming and more
USA Today
15-03-2025
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- USA Today
When is Selection Sunday? March Madness schedule, date for NCAA bracket reveal
When is Selection Sunday? March Madness schedule, date for NCAA bracket reveal Show Caption Hide Caption Can North Carolina Tar Heels do enough to make March Madness? USA TODAY Sports' Jordan Mendoza breaks down some notable teams on the March Madness bubble including North Carolina, Arkansas and San Diego State. Sports Pulse Selection Sunday is just days away, and the 68-team field for March Madness will soon be revealed. The excitement is building as teams begin their quest to be the last one standing, setting the stage for thrilling matchups ahead. The 12 committee members of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament follow a meticulously thorough process to complete the March Madness bracket: They select 37 of the best at-large teams and seed them alongside 31 automatic qualifying conference champions to ensure competitive balance within each region of the bracket. MARCH MADNESS ODDS: Best bets for 2025 NCAA men's tournament, national championship The tournament will tip off with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 18. Following this, the first and second rounds will be played over the weekend in six cities across the nation. Here's what to know about the Selection Sunday show, and how to watch to ensure you don't miss any of the action: What is Selection Sunday? Selection Sunday is the name for the day the NCAA Tournament's bracket for March Madness is revealed. The men's and women's Division I tournaments include 68 teams, divided into multiple rounds: the First Four, first round, second round, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four and national championship game. When is Selection Sunday? Time, date The official release date for both the men's and women's brackets is Sunday, March 16. The men's bracket will be announced first, followed by the women's bracket. Selection Sunday show coverage begins on March 16 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS, then 7 p.m. ET on ESPN for the women's tournament. Date: Sunday, March 16 Sunday, March 16 Time: 6 p.m. ET 6 p.m. ET TV: CBS CBS Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (free trial) Watch Selection Sunday live with Fubo (free trial) Streaming options for the Selection Sunday show include Paramount+ and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to new subscribers. March Madness schedule 2025 March 16: Selection Sunday The Selection Sunday coverage begins on March 16 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS. March 18-19: First Four University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio March 20: First round (Round of 64) Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas Ball Arena in Denver March 21: First round (Round of 64) Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina March 22: Second round (Round of 32) Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas Ball Arena in Denver March 23: Second round (Round of 32) Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina March 27: Sweet 16 (Regional Semifinals) East: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey West: Chase Center in San Francisco March 28: Sweet 16 (Regional Semifinals) South: State Farm Arena in Atlanta State Farm Arena in Atlanta Midwest: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis March 29: Elite Eight (Regional Finals) East: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey West: Chase Center in San Francisco March 30: Elite Eight (Regional Finals) South: State Farm Arena in Atlanta State Farm Arena in Atlanta Midwest: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 5: Final Four Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas April 7: National Championship Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
