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No. 4 seed West Virginia will take on No. 13 seed Bucknell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon. Here are some things to keep in mind about each team.

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When: Thursday, March 16, 2:45 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

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What to know about each team:

Bucknell: The Bison are led by second-year coach Nathan Davis, and have a talented mid-major player in Nana Foulland. The best team in the Patriot League, Bucknell is notable for having won at Vanderbilt in November, and also defeated Richmond, in addition to fellow tournament team Mount St. Mary’s. A somewhat young team, but a smart one, too. 

West Virginia: The Mountaineers finished second in the Big 12 and in the Big 12 Tournament. They have five top-25 RPI wins -- most notably victories over Kansas, Baylor and Virginia. West Virginia turns opponents over more often than any other college basketball team. So an opponent with unsteady guard play will have trouble with Bob Huggins’ team. 

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