College basketball fans pack the Moda Center as NCAA men’s first round begins
By Nick Krupke
Published on March 20, 2026.
The first day of the NCAA men's tournament began in Portland, with eight schools and their fanbases packed the Moda Center for the first time in four years. The tourney makes new supporters of schools regardless of mascot. Teams like Arkansas, Hawaii, Texas, and Brigham Young also made Portland home. Wisconsin was defeated by High Point in their round one match, but the victory was not without controversy. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are moving on to the round of 32 after defeating 14th seed Kennesaw State.
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