The 2010

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was a

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to determine the men's collegiate basketball national champion of

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(NCAA)

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. The tournament began on March 4, 2010 and concluded with the national championship game on March 20, 2010 at the

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. The tournament was won by the

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, which defeated

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, 78–73, in the title game. The championship was the third in the Pointers' history and first since 2005.

Qualifying teams

Brackets

Results to date * – Denotes overtime period

Williamstown, MA Regional

Greensboro, NC Regional

Stevens Point, WI Regional

St. Mary's City, MD Regional

Final Four – Salem, VA

References

External links

Official bracket
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