Who is Playing in the NCAA Men’s Tournament in Des Moines?

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From Wells Fargo Arena :

Experience March Madness® in Des Moines on March 16 & 18, 2023 at Wells Fargo Arena! Drake University hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

General public all-session tickets are sold out, but tickets may still be purchased through The NCAA Fan Experience, NCAA All-Access Experience, and NCAA Ticket Exchange. Details here.

Games times in Des Moines:

Thursday, March 16 – Session 1: (doors open at 11:30 AM)

1:00 PM: 1 Kansas vs. 16 Howard
3:30 PM: 8 Arkansas vs. 9 Illinois

Thursday, March 16 – Session 2:

6:25 PM: 2 Texas vs. 15 Colgate
8:55 PM: 7 Texas A&M vs. 10 Penn State

Saturday, March 18 – Session 3:

Game times will be announced after all Thursday games are completed

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