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The spirit of ‘March Madness’

Published 4:08 PM EDT, Wed March 23, 2016
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The Gonzaga University band shouts during the second half of an NCAA Tournament game in Denver on Saturday, March 19. Gonzaga is one of the 16 teams remaining in the men's basketball tournament, which resumes Thursday, March 24.
The Gonzaga University band shouts during the second half of an NCAA Tournament game in Denver on Saturday, March 19. Gonzaga is one of the 16 teams remaining in the men's basketball tournament, which resumes Thursday, March 24.
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Henry Knapheide, 4, displays his Kansas Jayhawks spirit before the team played in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, March 19.
Henry Knapheide, 4, displays his Kansas Jayhawks spirit before the team played in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, March 19.
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A Virginia cheerleader smiles before the second-round game against Butler on Saturday, March 19.
A Virginia cheerleader smiles before the second-round game against Butler on Saturday, March 19.
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North Carolina fans cheer on their team as it takes the floor for a second-round game on Saturday, March 19.
North Carolina fans cheer on their team as it takes the floor for a second-round game on Saturday, March 19.
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Oklahoma star Buddy Hield celebrates with fans after the second-round victory over VCU on Sunday, March 20.
Oklahoma star Buddy Hield celebrates with fans after the second-round victory over VCU on Sunday, March 20.
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A Villanova cheerleader performs during a tournament game on Sunday, March 20.
A Villanova cheerleader performs during a tournament game on Sunday, March 20.
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After his team pulled off <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2626376-texas-am-goes-on-14-2-run-in-31-seconds-to-send-game-to-ot-vs-northern-iowa" target="_blank" target="_blank">one of the greatest comebacks in college basketball history,</a> Texas A&M guard Danuel House celebrates with fans in Oklahoma City on Sunday, March 20. The Aggies trailed Northern Iowa by 12 points with less than a minute to play in regulation, but they rallied to win in double overtime.
After his team pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in college basketball history, Texas A&M guard Danuel House celebrates with fans in Oklahoma City on Sunday, March 20. The Aggies trailed Northern Iowa by 12 points with less than a minute to play in regulation, but they rallied to win in double overtime.
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Miami cheerleaders perform during a timeout on Saturday, March 19.
Miami cheerleaders perform during a timeout on Saturday, March 19.
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Duke fans show their support during the second-round game against Yale on Saturday, March 19.
Duke fans show their support during the second-round game against Yale on Saturday, March 19.
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Oregon's mascot and cheerleaders celebrate after a victory on Sunday, March 20.
Oregon's mascot and cheerleaders celebrate after a victory on Sunday, March 20.
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Iowa State players Simeon Carter, left, and Stuart Nezlek celebrate from the bench during a second-round game on Saturday, March 19.
Iowa State players Simeon Carter, left, and Stuart Nezlek celebrate from the bench during a second-round game on Saturday, March 19.
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Maryland's mascot, Testudo, performs during a game on Sunday, March 20.
Maryland's mascot, Testudo, performs during a game on Sunday, March 20.
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Indiana cheerleaders pump up the crowd on Saturday, March 19.
Indiana cheerleaders pump up the crowd on Saturday, March 19.
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Syracuse cheerleaders perform during a first-round game on Friday, March 18.
Syracuse cheerleaders perform during a first-round game on Friday, March 18.
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Notre Dame's leprechaun mascot claps during the second-round game against Stephen F. Austin on Sunday, March 20.
Notre Dame's leprechaun mascot claps during the second-round game against Stephen F. Austin on Sunday, March 20.
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Wisconsin's Bronson Koenig is congratulated by fans following a second-round win on Sunday, March 20. Koenig <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2626377-wisconsin-g-bronson-koenig-buries-3-pointer-at-the-buzzer-to-beat-xavier" target="_blank" target="_blank">hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer</a> to upset Xavier.
Wisconsin's Bronson Koenig is congratulated by fans following a second-round win on Sunday, March 20. Koenig hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to upset Xavier.
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