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NCAA in Atlanta: Team breakdowns, downtown visitor’s guide and more

Here's a look at the four teams that will compete in the NCAA South Regional Thursday through Saturday at Philips Arena.
Here's a look at the four teams that will compete in the NCAA South Regional Thursday through Saturday at Philips Arena.
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 22, 2018

Video: A look at the teams in the South Regional

Schedule, TV times: Thursday's games | Friday's games

The first weekend of the NCAA tournament was one to remember - especially for those following the South Region.

Virginia, the region and tournament’s top seed, was upset along with No. 4 seed Arizona in the first round. Cincinnati and Tennessee, the No. 2 and 3 seeds, were sent home in the second round.

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When the regional tips off Thursday evening, however, it will be seeds 5,7,9 and 11 that will continue battling for the Final Four. No. 11 Loyola-Chicago faces No. 7 Nevada (7:07 p.m.) and No. 9 Kansas State faces No. 5 Kentucky (9:37 p.m.)

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