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March Madness 2025: Alabama State Wins, North Carolina Dominates, and Bracket Challenges Emerge

Alabama State and North Carolina enjoy strong starts in March Madness 2025, while Berkshire Hathaway announces its bracket challenge with a $1 million prize for employees.

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In a thrilling start to March Madness 2025, Alabama State clinched a historic 70-68 victory over Saint Francis (PA) thanks to Amarr Knox’s decisive layup. They now face top-seeded Auburn. North Carolina impressed critics with a commanding 95-68 victory over San Diego State, highlighted by RJ Davis’s 26 points and a record-tying six 3-pointers. As both teams advance, Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett revealed this year's bracket challenge offers employees a chance to win $1 million by accurately predicting the outcomes of 30 first-round games, making this year's competition even more exhilarating for fans and employees alike.

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