Rally 'round the Big Apple's March Madness teams
Briefly

As March Madness kicks off, New York is buzzing with excitement as both the men's and women's college basketball teams aim for championship glory. St. John's Red Storm, led by head coach Rick Pitino and star player R.J. Luis Jr., enters as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament, hoping for a deep run against Nebraska Omaha. The Columbia University Lions, Ivy League champions, also seek a Cinderella story in their match against the University of Washington. Meanwhile, NYU's top-ranked men’s and women’s teams head to the Final Four in Division III, showcasing a strong local presence across all divisions.
As March Madness opens, the Big Apple has championship hopes in both the men's and women's tournaments - and not just in Division I.
R.J. Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, leads St. John's Red Storm as they aim for a deep run in the tournament.
The Columbia Lions, making their second straight NCAA tournament appearance, are hoping for a Cinderella run against the University of Washington.
The NYU women's team, with their remarkable 60-game winning streak, will face the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the National Semifinal.
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