The Anteaters are looking to make a big impression in their first-ever NCAA Tournament game.
The UC Irvine Anteaters are one of the feel-good stories in this year's NCAA Tournament, making the dance for the first time in school history. They will have a tough challenge in their first game when they go up against the No. 4 seed Louisville Cardinals.
The Anteaters finished 19-12 in the regular season before rattling off three straight wins in the Big West Tournament. Senior forward Will Davis II is the team's leading scorer, although all eyes will be on big man Mamadou Ndiaye. The sophomore stands in at 7'6 and 300 pounds, making him instantly stand out whenever he's on the court. Ndiaye appeared in only 14 games this season due to a foot injury, but he's healthy in time for the tournament. If you liked Sim Bhullar from New Mexico State last year, you won't want to miss Ndiaye.
Louisville is still trying to adjust after dismissing point guard Chris Jones amid ugly rape allegations. Terry Rozier has had some growing pains since moving to the position, but if he gets more comfortable running the point while keeping a good shooting hand, the Cardinals should be able to play the game they want.
Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
Place: KeyArena, Seattle, Wash.
TV: TBS
Online: March Madness Live
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