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DAVIDSON
Opponent: Marquette
When: Thursday
Where: Lexington, Ky.
Comment: Both of these teams play a deliberate, pound-the-ball-inside style. Like Davidson, Marquette has strong foul shooters (74 percent). Golden Eagles a poor 3-point shooting team (31 percent).
DUKE
Opponent: Albany
When: Friday
Where: Philadelphia
Comment: Albany’s only opponent comparable to Duke this season was Ohio State, an 18-point loss. Duke’s northeastern following should sell a bunch of seats in Philadelphia.
N.C. A&T
Opponent: Liberty
When: Tuesday, 6:40 p.m.
Where: Dayton, Ohio
Comment: The winner plays No. 1 overall seed Louisville in Lexington. It’s been since 1995 that A&T last made the tournament. Enjoy the ride.
N.C. STATE
Opponent: Temple
When: Friday
Where: Dayton, Ohio
Comment: The winner may get Indiana, the top seed in the East, in the second round. Wolfpack wants to get in transition. Temple plays at a slower pace.
NORTH CAROLINA
Opponent: Villanova
When: Friday
Where: Kansas City, Mo.
Comment: Villanova takes and makes most free throws in Division I. Winner may get a second-rounder with Kansas in what is essentially a Jayhawks’ home game.
