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March Madness live updates: Michigan State tops Mississippi State, Duquesne surprises BYU

March Madness started in earnest Thursday with the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Follow along for live updates, analysis and highlights.

By Scott Allen, Glynn A. Hill, Des Bieler, Adam Kilgore, Jerry Brewer, Candace Buckner, Chuck Culpepper, Cindy Boren, Matt Bonesteel, Greg Schimmel, Brianna Schroer | 2024-03-21

March Madness tipped off in earnest Thursday with 16 first-round games scheduled in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Mississippi State vs. Michigan State got things started, with the Spartans winning 66-51. Then Duquesne surprised BYU, 71-67. The action will be nonstop deep into the night. Other teams to watch Thursday include top-seeded North Carolina (vs. Wagner at approximately 2:45), perennial tournament staple Gonzaga (vs. McNeese State at 7:25) and a likable squad from Washington State (vs. Drake at approximately 10:05). Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis from all the games.


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