GREENVILLE, S.C. — Zvonimir Ivišić had just blocked VCU forward Lazar Djokovic’s dunk attempt, which clanged off the rim. Illinois’ 7-foot-2 center was trying to get back on offense, figuring he would ...

The VCU Rams might be the final and most compelling Cinderella candidate this month, but that dream faces a daunting test against Illinois, a legitimate national title contender. My VCU vs. Illinois ...

Midway through North Carolina’s open locker room Thursday night, Caleb Wilson quietly emerged. He weaved through a cluster of reporters, reaching his stall with a quiet purpose. It’s there that Wilson ...

One blue blood has already bitten the March Madness dust. No. 6 seed North Carolina was taken down by No. 11 VCU in an 82-78 overtime loss on Thursday night in the first round. Sophomore guard ...

No. 11 VCU upsets No. 6 seed North Carolina 82-78 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 19. The Tar Heels led by as many as 19 points during the game, but the Rams fought back ...

Who is favored in the March Madness odds for the NCAA Tournament game between VCU and North Carolina? Here's what you need to know about NCAA Tournament odds for the men's college basketball matchup ...

UNC basketball is a No. 6 seed in the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face No. 11 seed VCU to tip off March Madness. The sixth-seeded Tar Heels (24-8) will take on the 11th-seeded Rams (27-7) on ...

North Carolina and VCU play in a March Madness NCAA Tournament men's college basketball game on Thursday, March 19. Here's what to know about the time, TV channel, streaming information and announcers ...

During VCU's practices, Rams players often wear tracking chips that enable coaches to keep tabs on the ground they cover.

The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is available, and now we know who will be North Carolina's first challenge on their March Madness quest. Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels drew the No. 6-seed in the ...

UNC will face VCU in the first round of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament. The game is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, in Greenville, South Carolina. UNC enters the tournament as a No. 6 seed, while ...

PITTSBURGH — As anticipation mounted in the ballroom of the Marriott Pittsburgh City Hotel, every VCU player, coach, staffer and administrator inched toward the edge of their seats or stood with bated ...