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The way things are going in this NCAA Tournament, it's actually kind of weird to see a No. 4 seed taking on a No. 5 seed in the second round. But Gonzaga and Ohio State both took care of business in their opening games.
No. 4 seed Gonzaga will meet No. 5 seed Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. It will be the second time they meet this season.
Both the Buckeyes and Bulldogs arrived in the Round of 32 in similar fashion: By thwarting upset bids in the first rounds.
The two teams combined to win their first round games by 12 points, but the March mantra of "survive and advance" applies to everyone. They did that and avoided early exits, which sets up a tantalizing Saturday showdown between two of the more talented teams in the West Region, with a Sweet 16 appearance at stake.
Earlier this season in late-November, the Bulldogs romped Ohio State 86-59 on a neutral court. Can the Buckeyes get long-awaited revenge?
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About No. 4 seed Gonzaga
The Gonzaga Bulldogs nearly upchucked a nine-point halftime lead to UNC Greensboro in the first round, but the experience -- and youth -- eventually won out for Gonzaga. The Bulldogs were on full-blown upset alert before freshman Zach Norvell Jr. put the game on ice late. He had 15 points and three rebounds, behind Johnathan Williams' 19 and Josh Perkins' 16.
About No. 5 seed Ohio State
The Buckeyes of Ohio State attempted 40 3-pointers in their first round showdown against South Dakota State. Although they hit on only 12 (30 percent), they got monster performances from Keita Bates-Diop and Kam Williams to pace them to a first round victory.
Viewing Information
- Location: Taco Bell Arena -- Boise, Idaho
- Date: Saturday, March 17
- Time: Approx. 7:45 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS
- Stream: March Madness Live
- Follow: CBS Sports App
The last two years, SportsLine's computer simulation correctly predicted nine out of 12 double-digit NCAA Tournament upsets in the first round with their computer algorithm. This year they have plenty of upsets again, like one region where you need to pick the 11, 12, AND 13 seeds, and another region with a 4-seed in the Final Four. Click here to see SportsLine's Optimized NCAA Tournament bracket.