However, when it comes to the MVC’s tournament — aka Arch Madness — they have just as much claim to being must-watch television as the rest of them. This year, the Drake Bul

Arch Madness begins on Thursday in St. Louis with the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Belmont (21-10, 13-7) earned a bye into the quarterfinals as the 4-seed and will play on Friday against the Illinois State-Missouri State winner.

Madness is more than a clever moniker for the men's NCAA basketball tourament. It's also an apt description for an event in which anything can happen. And, yes, we do mean anything. Seven of the top eight seeds—all but the No.

The 2024 men's NCAA tournament bracket is released and college basketball fans are ready for all the March Madness action ahead. The First Four is Tuesday and Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio, followed by the first full day of tournament action with the round of 64 matchups set.