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Breaking down local teams in the NCAA Tournament

WASHINGTON — Four area teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament this year.

Virginia earned the number two seed in the East Region, and will play 15-seed Belmont in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday.

Maryland was given the fourth seed in the Midwest, the same region as top overall seed Kentucky. They will play 13-seed Valparaiso Friday in Columbus, Oh.

Georgetown also secured a four seed, playing 13-seed Eastern Washington Thursday in Portland, Ore.

Finally, VCU heads to the West Region as a seven seed and will take on 10-seed Ohio St. on Thursday, also in Portland.

Check out the gallery above to see breakdowns of each team’s opponents and their chances to advance.

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