The Tar Heels delivered a message to their critics with an easy victory vs. the Aztecs on the first night of the NCAA Tournament

RJ Davis scored 26 points and went 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help North Carolina silence some skeptics with a dominant 95-68 victory over San Diego State in a First Four matchup.

North Carolina walloped San Diego State 95-68 to lock in its spot in the larger NCAA tournament. It might not have been the most exciting game to watch, but it's certainly going to keep critics quiet for a couple more days.

Madness is here, and the craziness started with the opening game of the NCAA men's tournament. The First Four began Tuesday night with Alabama State stunning St. Francis on a layup with a second left following a football-style,

Madness bracket was officially released on Selection Sunday giving college basketball fans the first look at the field of 68 for the 2025 NCAA Tournament and after one day of the First Four, North Carolina and Alabama State are moving on to the main bracket with another day of First Four action set for Wednesday.