Highlights from the regionals tournament in Denver.
Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) fights UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Calvin Wishart (10) for a loose ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Evans Kipruto (12) dunks the ball over Baylor Bears forward Flo Thamba (0) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears mascot Bruiser cheers during a timeout in the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Cole Anderson (4) goes up for a shot against Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Josh Pierre-Louis (1) goes up for as shot against Baylor Bears forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) left, and forward Caleb Lohner (33) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) goes up for a shot against Baylor Bears guard Adam Flagler (10) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Miles Norris (5) dunks the ball over Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Adam Flagler (10) drives toward the basket as UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Josh Pierre-Louis (1) defends during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) looks into the crowd during a timeout in the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Dale Bonner (3) and forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) battle UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) for a loose ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears mascot Bruiser plays a little air guitar during a timeout during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, against UC Santa Barbara at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Dale Bonner (3) battles UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) for a loose ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Josh Pierre-Louis (1) fouls Baylor Bears forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) as he tries to dunk the ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Dale Bonner (3) drives toward the basket against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew yells from the bench during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) falls to the floor after an injury against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Andrew Otelsberg, center with wig, Sarah Sisk, second from right, Katie Phillips, right, and the rest of the North Carolina State Pep Band cheer for their Wolfpack during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, against the Creighton Bluejays at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Denver Gazette, Christian Murdock)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) gets a layup past Creighton Bluejays forward Arthur Kaluma (24) and center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks during a first-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts yells past an official during a first-round college basketball game against Creighton in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack forward D.J. Burns Jr. (30) looks up to the board after call during a first-round college basketball game against Creighton in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) is greeted by teammates after a dunk during a first-round college basketball game against South Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith (0) blocks a shot by Creighton Bluejays guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott discusses a call with an official during a first-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) gets a hug from Creighton Bluejays guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during a first-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith (0) is comforted by a teammate after a loss to Creighton during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays forward Arthur Kaluma (24) blocks a shot by North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith (0) dunks over Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) grabs his ankle after attempting to block a North Carolina State player during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton junior center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks against North Carolina State during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton sophomore forward Arthur Kaluma (24) attempts a shot over North Carolina State forward DJ Burns Jr. (30 during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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North Carolina State fifth year band member Sarah Sisk looks up while playing at a break during a first-round college basketball game against Creighton in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton senior guard Baylor Scheierman (55) gets past North Carolina State for a layup during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton freshman forward Mason Miller (13) and North Carolina State guard Jack Clark (5) reach for a loose ball during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton freshman forward Mason Miller (13) and North Carolina State guard Jack Clark (5) crash out of bounds after competing for a loose ball during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Grand Canyon University sophomore Grace Ann Stewart, left, and others in the student section taunt Gonzaga players as they head to the locker room at halftime of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) squares off with Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Chance McMillian (2) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) dunks off a rebound against Grand Canyon University during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Gabe McGlothan (30) has a shot blocked by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) draws a foul while going up against Arizona State University defenders during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) takes a free throw during a first-round college basketball game against Arizona State University in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) has a three pointer blocked by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Alonzo Gaffney (32) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) keeps the ball inbounds after stealing it from Arizona State Sun Devils guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (10) passes forward while falling during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
The TCU Horned Frogs and Arizona State Sun Devils mascots meet at mid-court during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) defends against Arizona State Sun Devils guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils forward Alonzo Gaffney (32) asked an official for clarification during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) lays on the court after losing the ball during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) pauses as his team is down late I the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard DJ Horne (0) reacts after scoring against the TCU Horned Frogs during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward JaKobe Coles (21) score the final points to put his team ahead late in the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (10) dunks over TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (10) reacts after dunking over TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Devan Cambridge (35) dunks during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) blocks a shot by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Warren Washington (22) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward JaKobe Coles (21) blocks a shot by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Jamiya Neal (5) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) fights UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Calvin Wishart (10) for a loose ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Evans Kipruto (12) dunks the ball over Baylor Bears forward Flo Thamba (0) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears mascot Bruiser cheers during a timeout in the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Cole Anderson (4) goes up for a shot against Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Josh Pierre-Louis (1) goes up for as shot against Baylor Bears forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) left, and forward Caleb Lohner (33) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) goes up for a shot against Baylor Bears guard Adam Flagler (10) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Miles Norris (5) dunks the ball over Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Adam Flagler (10) drives toward the basket as UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Josh Pierre-Louis (1) defends during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) looks into the crowd during a timeout in the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Dale Bonner (3) and forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) battle UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) for a loose ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears mascot Bruiser plays a little air guitar during a timeout during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, against UC Santa Barbara at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Dale Bonner (3) battles UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) for a loose ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Josh Pierre-Louis (1) fouls Baylor Bears forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) as he tries to dunk the ball during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears guard Dale Bonner (3) drives toward the basket against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew yells from the bench during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Baylor Bears forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) falls to the floor after an injury against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. Baylor defeated UC Santa Barbara 74-56. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos team waves to their fans after losing to the Baylor Bears 74-56 in first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Andrew Otelsberg, center with wig, Sarah Sisk, second from right, Katie Phillips, right, and the rest of the North Carolina State Pep Band cheer for their Wolfpack during the second half of a first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, against the Creighton Bluejays at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Denver Gazette, Christian Murdock)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) gets a layup past Creighton Bluejays forward Arthur Kaluma (24) and center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks during a first-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts yells past an official during a first-round college basketball game against Creighton in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack forward D.J. Burns Jr. (30) looks up to the board after call during a first-round college basketball game against Creighton in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) is greeted by teammates after a dunk during a first-round college basketball game against South Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith (0) blocks a shot by Creighton Bluejays guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott discusses a call with an official during a first-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) gets a hug from Creighton Bluejays guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during a first-round college basketball game against North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith (0) is comforted by a teammate after a loss to Creighton during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays forward Arthur Kaluma (24) blocks a shot by North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith (0) dunks over Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) grabs his ankle after attempting to block a North Carolina State player during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Creighton junior center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks against North Carolina State during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton sophomore forward Arthur Kaluma (24) attempts a shot over North Carolina State forward DJ Burns Jr. (30 during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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North Carolina State fifth year band member Sarah Sisk looks up while playing at a break during a first-round college basketball game against Creighton in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton senior guard Baylor Scheierman (55) gets past North Carolina State for a layup during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton freshman forward Mason Miller (13) and North Carolina State guard Jack Clark (5) reach for a loose ball during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Creighton freshman forward Mason Miller (13) and North Carolina State guard Jack Clark (5) crash out of bounds after competing for a loose ball during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Grand Canyon University sophomore Grace Ann Stewart, left, and others in the student section taunt Gonzaga players as they head to the locker room at halftime of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
The Grand Canyon University student section cheers during a first-round college basketball game against Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) squares off with Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Chance McMillian (2) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) dunks off a rebound against Grand Canyon University during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Grand Canyon University and Gonzaga play a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Gabe McGlothan (30) has a shot blocked by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) draws a foul while going up against Arizona State University defenders during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) takes a free throw during a first-round college basketball game against Arizona State University in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) has a three pointer blocked by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Alonzo Gaffney (32) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) keeps the ball inbounds after stealing it from Arizona State Sun Devils guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (10) passes forward while falling during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
The TCU Horned Frogs and Arizona State Sun Devils mascots meet at mid-court during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) defends against Arizona State Sun Devils guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils forward Alonzo Gaffney (32) asked an official for clarification during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) lays on the court after losing the ball during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) pauses as his team is down late I the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard DJ Horne (0) reacts after scoring against the TCU Horned Frogs during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward JaKobe Coles (21) score the final points to put his team ahead late in the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (10) dunks over TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (10) reacts after dunking over TCU Horned Frogs forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
Arizona State Sun Devils guard Devan Cambridge (35) dunks during a first-round college basketball game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) blocks a shot by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Warren Washington (22) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
TCU Horned Frogs forward JaKobe Coles (21) blocks a shot by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Jamiya Neal (5) during a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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