March Madness is a highly anticipated college sports event that basketball fans look forward to every year. During the month of March and early April, 68 college basketball teams compete in the NCAA tournament for the National Championship. The tournament is single-elimination, meaning that if a team loses one game, they are out.  Teams are placed into 4 sectors and and advance through to the First Four, First Round, Second Round, Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4, and then the National Championship. At Keppel, there are many students who enjoy predicting game outcomes, sometimes with money at stake. 

“My predictions already got knocked out so that sucks,” Anthony Martinez, a junior at Keppel, shared.

The 2026 March Madness competition has already witnessed high stake moments. In the early rounds, stronger teams like Duke, Michigan, Purdue, and Arizona advanced to the next round. On the other hand, several unexpected teams made surprising outcomes with unexpected wins and losses.  These unpredictable moments keep fans on their toes and highly interested.

“This year is so interesting, I’ve been watching and predicting results with my dad,” Juliet Hernandez, a senior at Keppel, said.

As the tournament continues toward the Final Four and the National Championship game, the competition and pressure becomes immense.  But across the nation, March Madness continues to bring together college attendees and basketball fans, making it a highly watched and interesting event.  The National Championship is scheduled for April 6, so make sure to tune in and watch.