PROVIDENCE - The fun starts early here at the Amica Mutual Pavilion as No. 4 Purdue takes on No. 12 McNeese State with a berth to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line. Purdue beat up on High Point in the first round on Wednesday, winning 75-64. McNeese State went up huge on Clemson, then held on late to grab the 69-67 victory.

Coaches Rick Pitino, Bill Self, John Calipari and others will lead their teams into the first round of the March Madness bracket