We're on the road covering the biggest teams and, of course, the best matchups during March Madness as the NCAA Tournament unfolds for the craziest hoops action on the road to a championship.We're covering UNC, Duke, and NC State as they battle their way through the tournament, all hoping to be the last team standing. Get the latest NCAA Tournament updates from WXII 12 and the Associated Press below, plus tickets, schedule information, printable bracket and more. Key Things to KnowTournament Action No. 1 UNC will take on Michigan State on Saturday at 5;30 p.m. in Charlotte, NC.►Going to cheer on UNC or other teams playing at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte? Check out our guide to tournament action, coverage, parking, directions, dining and more. No. 11 NC State will take on No. 14 Oakland on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. in the South Region in Pittsburgh, PA.Finally, Duke will get ready on Friday to enter into the dance. No. 4 Duke will play the winner of the Wisconsin/James Madison game, in Brooklyn, NY.Who's Covering What?UNC FansFor the latest tournament action with UNC, follow WXII Sports director John Johnson for coverage in Charlotte. For X updates, follow John here: @TheJJohnsonTVDuke Fans For the latest tournament action with Duke, follow WXII Sports reporter and anchor Chanel Porter. For X updates, follow Chanel here: @chanelcporter NC State FansFor the latest tournament action with NC State, follow WXII reporter Chris Petersen. For X updates, follow Chris here: @Photogxii FRIDAY, MARCH 22 UPDATES9:17 p.m. - Duke wins their first game of the NCAA tournament, beating Vermont 64 - 47. 5:10 p.m. - NC State's Ben Middlebrooks talks about how the support from Wolfpack nation is helping propel them forward.4:15 p.m. - According to the Tar Heels, Thursday's win was just the tip of the iceberg. Players talked to John Johnson about how much better they can be as tournament play continues.4:05 p.m. - Duke players talk about how important it is to enter the tournament with intensity and energy.THURSDAY, MARCH 21 UPDATES12:25 a.m. - NC State advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after beating Texas Tech. The final score was 80 - 67.11:00 p.m. - After the win against Wagner, UNC guard Cormac Ryan and UNC forward Harrison Ingram give a recap of the first-round victory and voice how well-rounded of a team they are as they advance into the second round.10:45 p.m. - John Johnson offers a preview of Saturday's UNC-Michigan State game and gives an updated score for the NC State-Texas matchup, which started just after 10 p.m.10:00 p.m. - NC State's basketball and football announcer of 34 years, Gary Hahn, was prepping to retire. Then the unexpected happened. The basketball team won five games in five days, culminating with an ACC Tournament Championship victory, beating one of the best teams in the county, UNC, in the process.Chris Petersen got to speak with Hahn. Although he's ready to retire, he's even more excited for the chance for NC State to go far in the NCAA tournament. 5:00 p.m. - Chris Petersen caught up NC State players and talked to them about staying prepared, even with a late tip-off. 4:46 p.m. - UNC prevails in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, beating Wagner 90 -62.WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 UPDATES4:30 p.m. - NC State is coming off an ACC Tournament victory that would've made Jim Valvano proud, and is heading into the NCAA Tournament with momentum like none other. As they prep for Texas Tech, reporter Chris Peterson spoke with guard Jaylen Taylor about getting better at the best possible time. 4:15 p.m. - As UNC shakes off the loss to NC State in the ACC Tournament and preps for Wagner, Sports Director John Johnson talked with star guard RJ Davis and forward Harrison Ingram talk about staying positive and embracing the moment.TUESDAY, MARCH 19 UPDATES 10:10 p.m.- The NC State Wolfpack prepares to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Thursday. Chris Petersen is in Pittsburgh with a preview of the matchup. 9:30 p.m.- Wagner beat Howard 71-68 on Tuesday, claiming a spot in the NCAA Tournament. UNC will face off against Wagner at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday. 3:15 p.m. - All eyes will be on NC State as they start the tournament on Thursday, after taking down UNC to win the ACC Tournament Championship game on Saturday. It was the first time since 1987 that the Wolfpack have earned the ACC Championship game title. Check out the celebration video here. NC State earned their bid on Sunday finding out they were selected for the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack are the 11th seed and will face No. 6 seed Texas Tech in the South Region on Thursday.3 p.m. - Defending champion Connecticut, along with Houston, Purdue and North Carolina, are the top seeds in the March Madness bracket. Out of the four top seeds, only UConn heads into the tournament coming off a win, according to the AP. 2:49 p.m. - UNC will head to Charlotte as the number one seed and will play the winner of tonight's game between Wagner and Howard. The West Region also includes Arizona, Alabama, Baylor and Michigan State.AP Sports Spotlight North Carolina found itself in a rare position in coach Hubert Davis’ second season a year ago, going from preseason No. 1 to watching the NCAA Tournament from home. The Tar Heels responded this season by winning their first outright ACC regular-season title in seven years.2 p.m. - WXII Chris Petersen is on his way to Pittsburgh to cover NC State, but first, while on the way, he's making a stop at the New River Gorge in WV. TicketsThere are several ticket options for the NCAA Tournament Division I Men’s Basketball Championship games at the Spectrum Center.Make sure to select the Charlotte area when viewing tickets at the links below. You can also select other states for tickets for other teams, including NC State, Duke. TICKETMASTER | SEATGEEK | VIVID SEATS | STUBHUB |There are also several different fan experience ticket packages available, including the following:NCAA Fan Experience - $186.00 optionNCAA Fan Experience - $517.50 optionAll-Access Experience - $866.50 optionFind out more about the different fan experience ticket packages available here.March Madness ScheduleInformation provided by the NCAA TournamentFirst Four: March 19-20First round: March 21-22Second round: March 23-24Sweet 16: March 28-29Elite Eight: March 30-31Final Four: Saturday, April 6, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.BracketGet a printable NCAA Tournament 2024 Bracket here.Find an interactive tournament bracket here.More Sports CoverageFor more sports coverage and the latest NCAA Tournament action, visit here. Game Day MerchWhen it comes to representing the best teams, you gotta rep the best! 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