Photos: NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – First Round – Tampa
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Prairie View A&M v Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators dunks the ball against Corey Dunning #4 of the Prairie View A&M Panthers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Prairie View A&M v Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Isaiah Brown #20 of the Florida Gators dunks the ball against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Head coach John Groce shakes hands with Shammah Scott #1 of the Akron Zips after defeat against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Jaylen Petty #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders dunks the ball against the Akron Zips during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Eric Mahaffey #4 of the Akron Zips reacts after play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Head coach Grant McCasland of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts to play against the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Jaylen Petty #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders scores a basket against Evan Mahaffey #12 of the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Josiah Moseley #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders shoots the ball against Evan Mahaffey #12 of the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Amani Lyles #0 of the Akron Zips reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Head coach John Groce of the Akron Zips reacts to call during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Tyeree Bryan #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders rebounds the ball against the Akron Zips during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Evan Mahaffey #12 of the Akron Zips dunks the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Head coach Grant McCasland of the Texas Tech Red Raiders shakes hands with Head coach John Groce of the Akron Zips in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Jaylen Petty #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders dunks the ball against the Akron Zips during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Shammah Scott #1 of the Akron Zips celebrates his three-point basket against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Christian Anderson #4 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders battles for loose ball against Tavari Johnson #5 of the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Amani Lyles #0 of the Akron Zips shoots the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Shammah Scott #1 of the Akron Zips shot against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Texas Tech Red Raiders bench celebrates three-point basket against the Akron Zips during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Akron Zips fans react after defeat against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Evan Mahaffey #12 of the Akron Zips holds onto the ball against Jaylen Petty #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Amani Lyles #0 of the Akron Zips battles for loose ball during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Evan Mahaffey #12 of the Akron Zips dunks the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Luke Bamgboye #9 and LeJuan Watts #3 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders rebound the ball against the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Evan Mahaffey #12 of the Akron Zips dunks the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Akron v Texas Tech TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Eric Mahaffey #4 of the Akron Zips fouls Jaylen Petty #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Clemson v Iowa TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Head coach Ben McCollum of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts during the second half against the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Clemson v Iowa TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Dallas Thomas #8 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after his made three point basket against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Clemson v Iowa TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Dallas Thomas #8 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after his made three point basket against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Preston Edmead #1 of the Hofstra Pride battles for the ball against Latrell Wrightsell Jr. #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Joshua Aaron Reaves #15 of the Hofstra Pride scores a three-point basket against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Houston Mallette #95 and Noah Williamson #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate win against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: German Plotnikov #25 of the Hofstra Pride dunks the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Taylor Bol Bowen #7 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dunks the ball against the Hofstra Pride during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Amari Allen #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to pass the ball against the Hofstra Pride during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Latrell Wrightsell Jr. #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide loses shoe during the second half against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Aiden Sherrell #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates during the first half against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Preston Edmead #1 of the Hofstra Pride shoots a basket against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Biggie Patterson #0 of the Hofstra Pride shoots the ball against Houston Mallette #95 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Biggie Patterson #0 of the Hofstra Pride gets fouled by London Jemison #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: German Plotnikov #25 of the Hofstra Pride dunks the ball during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Head coach Nate Oats of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates point score during the first half against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Preston Edmead #1 of the Hofstra Pride battles for the ball against Latrell Wrightsell Jr. #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Aiden Sherrell #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dunks the ball against Silas Sunday #33 of the Hofstra Pride during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Latrell Wrightsell Jr. #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide loses shoe during the second half against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Victory Onuetu #6 and Biggie Patterson #0 of the Hofstra Pride reacts after Onuetu fouls Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Latrell Wrightsell Jr. #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide loses shoe during the second half against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Aiden Sherrell #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide shoots a three-point basket against Silas Sunday #33 of the Hofstra Pride during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Victory Onuetu #6 and Biggie Patterson #0 of the Hofstra Pride reacts after Onuetu fouls Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Alabama Crimson Tide bench celebrates win against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Victory Onuetu #6 of the Hofstra Pride reacts after fouling the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Aiden Sherrell #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts rebound against the Hofstra Pride during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Preston Edmead #1 of the Hofstra Pride passes the ball during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: German Plotnikov #25 of the Hofstra Pride dunks the ball during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: German Plotnikov #25 of the Hofstra Pride dunks the ball during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Alabama Crimson Tide bench celebrates win against the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: German Plotnikov #25 of the Hofstra Pride dunks the ball during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Hofstra v Alabama TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: London Jemison #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a lay up against the Hofstra Pride during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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