Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Schoolmates at Barrington Elementary in Upper Arlinton, from left, Shep Rigo, 7, Calvin Clark, 7, Lucas Boe, 7, Brooks Simon, 5, Cole Boe, 5, and AJ Simon, 7, motion to Utah State players during practice day for fans prior to the start of the first and second rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 21, 2019. Eventually Utah State Aggies center Neemias Queta came over to sign autographs on their miniature basketballs.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) take the opening tip-off during NCAA men's basketball tournament first-round game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 22, 2019.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Standing beside Ann Wilson, Washington superfan Larry Larson, both of Seattle, cheers for the Huskies following their 78-61 win over the Utah State Aggies during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament first-round game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 22, 2019.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin hugs guard Justin Jenifer (3) and guard Cane Broome (15) as guard Jarron Cumberland (34) waits for an inbounds pass in the final seconds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament first-round game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 22, 2019. Iowa won 79-72.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) defends Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) under the basket during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament second-round game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 24, 2019.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Iona Gaels forward Tajuan Agee (12) yells to his teammates from the bench during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament first-round game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 22, 2019.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”North Carolina Tar Heels guard Coby White (2) steals the ball from Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament second-round game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 24, 2019.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Colgate Raiders athletic trainer Leslie Cowan gives forward Rapolas Ivanauskas the play-by-play during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament first-round game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 22, 2019. Ivanauskas could not play due to a severe eye irritation. Tennessee won 77-70.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Tennessee Volunteers forward Kyle Alexander (11) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) fight for a rebound during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament second-round game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 24, 2019. Tennessee won 83-77.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) returns to the bench after hitting a shot during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament second-round game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 24, 2019.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”Colgate Raiders guard Jordan Burns (1) hugs his dad, Eroy Burns of San Antonio, Texas, following the NCAA men's basketball tournament first-round game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 22, 2019. Tennessee won 77-70. Burns had 32 points in the loss.
Award of Excellence, Sports Picture Story - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “March Madness”North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) and the rest of the bench react to a dunk by forward Nassir Little (5) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball tournament second-round game against the Washington Huskies at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 24, 2019.
