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Laurie Marion joined the Sports Brackets and HockeySchedules.net team last year, bringing her deep passion for hockey and college football to deliver engaging coverage, schedule breakdowns, and bracket insights for fans everywhere. Hockey is her top love—she's been a die-hard Boston Bruins fan through thick and thin, cheering for every puck drop, power play, and overtime thriller on the road to the Stanley Cup. Whether it's dissecting line matchups, playoff predictions, or the latest NHL trends, Laurie combines sharp analysis with genuine fan excitement. On the college side, she's all in on the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Big Ten conference, rooting hard for the maroon and gold while keeping a close eye on the league's powerhouse rivalries, upsets, and March Madness runs. Her coverage spans printable schedules, tournament brackets, and in-depth previews that help fans stay ahead of the action. At Sports Brackets, Laurie contributes across hockey, college football, and related tournaments, always with a focus on practical, fan-friendly content you can trust. From NHL playoff brackets to Big Ten conference outlooks, she delivers reliable insights with a personal touch. Connect with Laurie on social media or leave a comment on her social profiles. She loves chatting hockey rivalries, college upsets, and debating the best brackets!

Who is in March Madness 2026? Official Auto-Bid Tracker and Confirmed Teams

March 10, 2026

Selection Sunday is less than 48 hours away, and the 2026 March Madness field is rapidly crystallizing. From the Tennessee State Men ending a 32-year drought to the Samford Women pulling off a stunner to qualify with a losing record, “Champ Week” is delivering on every bit of its promise. Whether you are tracking “Bid…
2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule: Official Bracket and Printable PDF

March 9, 2026

The 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament schedule and bracket was officially revealed on Sunday night, March 8, 2026. The 64-team field will begin regional play on campus sites from March 13–16, 2026. No. 1 seeds and regional hosts include IUP, Minnesota State, Southern Connecticut State, and Texas Woman’s University. The tournament concludes with…
2026 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship: Bracket, Schedule, Scores

March 7, 2026

The 2026 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship field was officially announced on March 2, 2026, featuring 64 teams competing for the national title. Following the opening weekend (March 6-7), the tournament moves to the Sectionals (Sweet 16 and Great 8) on March 13-14. The 2026 DIII Women’s Final Four and National Championship game will…
2026 Men’s March Madness Automatic Bids: Tracking Every Ticket Punched

March 4, 2026

The road to the 2026 Final Four is officially paved with automatic bids as “Champ Week” reaches its peak. Following Gonzaga’s dominant WCC title run and Queens’ historic first-ever bid out of the ASUN, over a dozen teams have now secured their spot in the field of 68. With the Power 5 conference tournaments entering…
2026 Women’s Selection Sunday Guide: Date, Time, and TV Channel

February 27, 2026

The 2026 NCAA Women’s Selection Sunday will take place on March 15, 2026. The 68-team bracket will be revealed live on ESPN at 8:00 PM ET, immediately following the men’s selection show. The broadcast will announce the four regions, the #1 seeds, and the full field of 68 teams competing for a spot in the…

Laurie Marion author

Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.

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