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The NCAA D1 Men's Basketball Bracket: Hofstra Slots In As 13th Seed

The NCAA D1 Men's Basketball Bracket: Hofstra Slots In As 13th Seed

Selection Sunday is finally here! As 68 teams awaited their fate on Mar.15, here is a look at the bracket as well as the first round matchup for Hofstra.

Mar 15, 2026 by Madelyn Mendoza
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In what felt like the longest wait ever, the 2026 NCAA D1 Men's Basketball bracket has finally been revealed. 

With Selection Sunday and the selection show taking place on Mar. 15, the 68-team field, including the first four matchups, was announced. 

In a bracket that is split in to four regions: East, South, West, Midwest, teams were seeded and placed for first round games taking place on Mar.19-20. 

Hofstra, representing the CAA, slotted in as the No. 13 seed in the Midwest region and is set to take on No.4-seeded Alabama on Mar. 20. 

Here is a breakdown of everything to know about the bracket. 

When & Where Does Hofstra Play Round 1?

The Hofstra Pride will square off against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Mar. 20. The two teams will square off at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Who Is In The Midwest Region?

The midwest region of the NCAA bracket features a host of teams. Here are all of the teams in the Midwest. 

  • Michigan
  • Georgia
  • Saint Louis
  • Akron
  • Texas Tech 
  • Alabama 
  • Hofstra
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • Wright St.  
  • Kentucky 
  • Santa Clara 
  • Iowa State 
  • Tennessee St.

Who Are The One-Seeds In March Madness?

Here are the four one seeds in the 2026 NCAA D1 Men's basketball bracket. 

  • Duke 
  • Arizona
  • Michigan
  • Florida

The Remaining NCAA D1 Men's Bracket

Here is a look at the remaining NCAA D1 Men's Bracket. 

How Did Hofstra Punch Their Ticket?

The Hofstra men's basketball team punched their ticket in to the big dance after securing its second CAA title. 

In a game that was close until the final buzzer, the Pride came away with a 75-69 victory over Monmouth. 

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