COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In 2023, Columbus has the distinct honor as the only place in America hosting men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament games. Less than 24 hours after the final whistle sounds for Friday’s men’s slate at Nationwide Arena, the focus will shift to the women on Saturday with two first-round games at Value City Arena in the bracket’s Seattle Region. Pickerington Central’s Devin Royal voted Ohio Mr. Basketball Even before Saturday, the arena hosted a First Four matchup between Purdue and St. John’s. The reason five women’s teams are in Ohio’s capital is thanks to the No. 3-seed Ohio State Buckeyes, which earned hosting rights for the first and second rounds as a top-16 seed. The winners of the afternoon games will reconvene Monday in the second round. Here is a look at Saturday’s doubleheader. 1:30 p.m.: No. 14 James Madison vs. No. 3 Ohio State The hometown…
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