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Announcing team set for UNC-Wagner NCAA Tournament matchup

March Madness is finally here for the UNC men’s basketball team, which kicks off with a 2:45 p.m. tip against Wagner on Thursday.

You better get those brackets completed, because March Madness is finally here.

On Thursday, March 21, Mississippi State and Michigan State kick off the Round of 64 with a 12:15 p.m. ET tip-off. This game will pit a Bulldogs team that nearly won the SEC Tournament final against Auburn, knocking off a NCAA Tournament 2-seed in Tennessee along the way, against a Spartans team that has made the Big Dance 26 consecutive years.

The winner will likely face the West’s top seed, UNC, on Saturday, March 23. North Carolina is coming off a loss to NC State in the ACC Championship, but not before winning eight straight games to get to that point.

The Tar Heels are trying to go from zero to hero, with their sights set on a seventh NCAA Title after missing the Big Dance entirely last year. They’re a deep, experienced team, led by Armando Bacot and ACC Player of the Year RJ Davis.

One thing that I always enjoy about watching March Madness is the announcing team, as the on-air talent can make a broadcast thoroughly more enjoyable with their calls.

UNC knows the trio that will be calling its game, welcoming Brian Anderson on play-by-play, Jim Jackson as the color analyst and Allie LaForce as the sideline reporter.

Anderson is the Milwaukee Brewers’ longtime play-by-play announcer, Jackson is a former 14-year NBA veteran who now calls games on TNT, the Big East Network and FS1, while LaForce is a host and reporter on TNT.

I can’t recall hearing Anderson or Jackson call a game before, but I love watching games with LaForce on the broadcast team. Her game analysis really allows viewers to feel like they’re at a game.

Will North Carolina play like the team that went on separate 10 and 8-game win streaks this season, or the one that faltered against a red-shot Wolfpack squad?

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How to watch UNC’s first NCAA Tournament game against Wagner

UNC makes its long-awaited return to the NCAA Tournament, facing off against Wagner College on Thursday, March 21 at 2:45 p.m.

Fans had to wait a little longer than expected, but the UNC men’s basketball team is finally back in the NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina went from complete embarrassment last season to – once again – being a National Title contender this year. The Tar Heels are a deeper, experienced team led by the likes of Armando Bacot and RJ Davis, while sporting a trio of talented, contributing transfers in Cormac Ryan, Harrison Ingram and Jae’Lyn Withers.

UNC, which earned the West Region’s top seed, will battle the NEC Champion Wagner Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 2:45 p.m. ET. Wagner held off a late charge from MEAC Champion Howard on Tuesday night, earning its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history.

Thursday is a game North Carolina should win easy, but as we’ve seen in the case of UVA and Purdue, no 1-seed is guaranteed a Round of 64 win. The Tar Heels will look to get back to their winning ways – after all, they embarked on separate winning streaks of eight and 10 this season.

How can you watch UNC-Wagner?

UNC-WAGNER TV, RADIO, AND STREAMING INFORMATION

WHAT: North Carolina (27-7, 17-3 ACC) vs. Wagner (17-15, 7-9 NEC)

WHEN: Thursday, March 21 at 2:45 p.m. ET

LOCATION: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC

TV: CBS (Watch and stream the game live on NCAA.com)

ANNOUNCERS: Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, Allie LaForce

SATELLITE RADIO: SiriusXM (201)

WEBSITE: NCAA.com

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WATCH: Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway causes altercation in postgame handshake line

Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway got in a brief altercation with Wagner coach Donald Copeland following the Pirates win.

The Seton Hall Pirates advanced to 4-0 with a 72-51 win over the Wagner Seahawks on Saturday afternoon, becoming the first team in the Big East to hit four wins on the season.

However, the victory was marred by a postgame altercation between Pirates second year head coach Shaheen Holloway and Seahawks coach Donald Copeland.

The two were caught on camera arguing in the handshake line, before Holloway threw Copeland’s hand away in frustration, which led to assistant coaches separating the two.

“I take full responsibility for that,” Holloway said after the game, as reported by Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press. “I like Donald. I respect him. He’s a good person, a good player, and a good coach.”

The altercation seemed to stem from Copeland’s decision to put on a full-court press toward the end of the game – despite being down 20 points – which Holloway took issue with.

This is not the first time Holloway has had issues with postgame pleasantries, as the Seton Hall coach refused to shake hands with Xavier’s Sean Miller last year after Xavier guard Souley Boum took a three-point shot with 22 seconds left in an 82-57 blowout.

The Pirates will have a hard time advancing to 5-0, with a tough matchup against No. 16 USC slated for November 23 in San Diego as part of the San Diego Invitational.

Syracuse, Wagner play 10-minute 3rd, 4th quarters in blowout

Syracuse and Wagner played 10-minute quarters in the 2nd half

There are cupcake games on many schools’ schedules.

It is rare when one gets so out of hand that coaches agree to boil the quarters in the second half to 10 minutes each.

That is what happened on Saturday when Syracuse played host to Wagner.

With the score 49-0 at the half in favor of the Orange, a decision was made to mercifully play 10 minutes in each of the third and fourth quarters.

According to the NCAA handbook, it’s allowed. Here’s what it states: “Any time during the game, the playing time of any remaining period or periods may be shortened by mutual agreement of the opposing head coaches and the referee.”

The final score wound up 59-0 as the second half zoomed by, thankfully.

Per Syracuse.com:

Wagner did not make it to midfield until late in the third quarter. The Seahawks had fewer than 50 yards of offense in the first half and just 50 by the game’s end. It was the first time Wagner has been shutout this season, though its opponents have outscored it 141-45 heading into Saturday’s contest.

Rutgers vs. Wagner: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Rutgers takes on Wagner in home opener Saturday. Check out the lines provided by Tipico, see how you should place your bets

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights play the Wagner Seahawks on Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

The game starts at 4:00 p.m. E.T. and can be seen on the Big Ten Network.

Rutgers started the season 1-0 after barely scraping by against Boston College for a 22-21 road victory. They knew the ACC squad would be a challenge, but some early sloppy play led to a two score deficit. Rutgers’ offensive line and defense would step up huge in the second half and allow the Scarlet Knights to march back on the back of running backs Kyle Monangai and Al-Shadee Salaam.

Wagner started their season with a loss. The FCS program is currently on a 21 game losing streak and things are not looking up for the Seahawks. Rutgers has a strong history against non-FBS opponents, and don’t expect that to change on Saturday. Look for Rutgers to get out to an early lead, continue to pile on, and get some valuable playing time for their younger players en route to a blowout victory in their home opener. Fans attending the game should plan to get there early and stay late as there are festivities surrounding the contest. Saturday’s game is being billed as the “Back to the Birthplace Game” with a pre-game parade and post-game fireworks.

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History of the Matchup: Rutgers football vs. non-FBS schools

Rutgers plays Wagner on Saturday. Check out their recent history vs. non-FBS schools

Rutgers football is off to a 1-0 start for the third season in a row. The Scarlet Knights barely scratched and clawed out a 22-21 victory in Week 1 vs. Boston College. Now, they are preparing for a matchup against the Wagner Seahawks.

The Scarlet Knights take on the FCS program in what is being billed as the “Back to the Birthplace Game.” There will be celebrations and a parade prior to the game and a fireworks celebration after the game. Based on how these two teams are currently built, you will see some fireworks on the gridiron inside SHI Stadium as well. Wagner comes in on a 21 game losing streak that dates back to September of 2019. Usually, fans will look for any hint on why their team will win and history is a good place to start.

Well, this is the first time these programs have ever faced off so there is no history to look at. In fact, it is the first time Wagner has ever played against a Big Ten opponent. I would expect Rutgers to dominate this matchup, so no need to attempt to read the proverbial tea leaves to find out how Rutgers might come out on top. It is almost a given.

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Instead, we are going to pivot to show how the Scarlet Knights have performed against non-FBS schools in the past. Rutgers has not always been a powerful team. There were some dark years in both ancient and recent history. However, they have taken care of business overall against non-FBS schools. They have a 453-339-33 versus non-FBS programs all-time. Against such programs that they have only played one time, the Knights are 29-15-1.

Rutgers has not lost to a FCS opponent since 2004, when they dropped a matchup against New Hampshire, 35-24. They should win this week’s matchup handily, but let’s take a quick look back at the last decade-plus of Rutgers vs. non-FBS schools.

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Wild fan brawl disrupts NEC Championship between Wagner and Bryant for over 25 minutes

This was unreal.

Tuesday’s NEC Championship between the Bryant Bulldogs and Wagner Seahawks was delayed by nearly 30 minutes after a brawl sparked between fans of both teams in the stands.

With over four minutes left in the second half — and with Bryant leading Wagner big time 68-32 — the game suddenly stopped as the small section of visiting Seahawks fans got into an altercation with the larger Bulldogs section. The cause of the brawl was unknown, as no cameras were able to catch the start of it all, but bottles were also reportedly being thrown around during the commotion as well, with both teams leaving to go to their respective locker rooms.

During the nearly-30 minute delay, the small contingent of Wagner fans were escorted out of the area and play eventually resumed once the Seahawks returned to the court.

Only one player was ejected, Will Martinez from Wagner for “leaving the bench area” during the incident.

Thankfully, once the game resumed, there were no further altercations. Bryant fans were held off from storming their home court until the Wagner players left the court to prevent further disputes. Hopefully no one was seriously injured in the brawls that took place.

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How to Watch/Hear/Stream Penn State Basketball vs. Wagner

How to watch Penn State’s men’s basketball game vs. Wagner on Wednesday night

Penn State is back on the court at home in the Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday night for a non-conference matchup with Wagner. The Nittany Lions hope to snap a two-game losing skid at home after losing to Miami in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and dropping their Big Ten opener against Ohio State over the weekend.

Wagner comes to Happy Valley with a record of 3-1. The Seahawks had three games postponed earlier this season due to COVID protocols, but they are 1-1 since returning to the court. Wagner won their last game against Stony Brook, 78-49.

Basic Info

When: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Where: Bryce Jordan Center (State College, PA)

How to watch/listen

Broadcast: BTN+

Online: BTN+

Live Stream: fuboTV (try it free)

Radio: Find a local Penn State radio affiliate near you

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