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A dozen schools from the Gulf South made it into the 2024 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, including (left-right, top-bottom) McNeese State University, Samford University, Jackson State University, Grambling State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For these schools, making it into the tournament is an accomplishment that can have a ripple effect on the entire school.

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For some Gulf South schools, a March Madness loss can still be a win off the court

Joseph King

Making it into the NCAA Tournament can translate to boosts in student enrollment, athletic involvement, merchandise sales and more for participating schools.

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March Madness is here! Here are the Gulf South teams to watch in the men’s, women’s tournaments

Joseph King

Get info on the seven men’s teams and five women’s teams playing in the NCAA Division I basketball tournament, plus see what time they play.

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Women's Final Four Traffic Advisory

Jason Saul

The 2013 NCAA Women's Final Four tourney wraps up tonight, but traffic restrictions around the New Orleans Arena will remain in effect through Wednesday…

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Giant-Killing Louisville Women Look To Keep Charmed Run Alive

Tom Goldman

In New Orleans on Sunday, the women from Louisville (in red) defeated California to reach the championship game against Connecticut on Tuesday.

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Louisville Basketball Has A Rare Chance At A Double

Mark Memmott

The school could bring home trophies in both the men's and women's basketball championships. The first step comes Monday night when the Louisville men play Michigan. On Tuesday, the Louisville women play Connecticut.

Breanna Stewart of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a 3-point shot against Notre Dame during the NCAA semifinal game Sunday. UConn won 83-65.

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Leading Ladies: Connecticut, Louisville Set For Championship

Dana Farrington

Connecticut fended off Notre Dame 83-65, and Louisville triumphed over California. The two winners will play in the women's NCAA title game on Tuesday.

Luke Hancock, No. 11 of the Louisville Cardinals, drives for a shot attempt in the second half of the Final Four semifinal game against Wichita State Saturday.

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There Can Be Only One! Louisville To Face Michigan For NCAA Title

Steve Mullis

The top-seeded Cardinals didn't win 72-68 without a fight. Down a player, Louisville had to rally its reserves to finally make its way into the title game slot.

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LSU-Shreveport, Lady Tigers Named Players of the Week

The Associated Press

Brandon Davis of LSU-Shreveport and LSU Lady Tiger Danielle Ballard have been named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's college basketball state…

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No. 17 Butler gets past UNO, 57-44

The Associated Press

Kellen Dunham scored 15 points and Khyle Marshall added 13, leading No. 17 Butler past New Orleans 57-44 on Saturday.The Bulldogs (12-2) are 7-0 at home…

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North Texas Beats Southeastern Louisiana 45-40

The Associated Press

Roger Franklin scored 12 points to lead North Texas to a 45-40 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday.Alzee Williams added 11 points, and Tony Mitchell…