Good afternoon J-Hoops community!

The first round of playoffs certainly delivered some thrilling moments, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting semifinal round. Here's a quick recap of the action and a look ahead at the upcoming games:

In the SEC, we witnessed an impressive comeback by the #6 seed Alabama Crimson Tide, defeating the #3 seed Tennessee Volunteers after trailing by 15 points. Meanwhile, in the Big East, the #7 seed Butler Bulldogs shocked everyone with a 28-24 upset victory over the #2 seed St. John’s Red Storm.

Now, let's gear up for the semifinals! Here's the schedule for next week:

**Tuesday, May 14:**
- **SEC**
- 6:00 pm: #1 Seed - Florida Gators vs #5 Seed - Georgia Bulldogs
- 6:00 pm: #2 Seed - Auburn Tigers vs #6 Seed - Alabama Crimson Tide
- **Big East**
- 7:00 pm: #3 Seed - Xavier Musketeers vs #7 Seed - Butler Bulldogs
- 7:00 pm: #5 Seed - Creighton Bluejays vs #1 Seed - Villanova Wildcats

**Wednesday, May 15:**
- **ACC**
- 6:00 pm: #1 Seed - North Carolina Tar Heels vs Winner of Game #2
- **Big Ten**
- 7:00 pm: #2 Seed - Michigan Wolverines vs #3 Seed - Indiana Hoosiers

**Thursday, May 16:**
- **ACC**
- 6:00 pm: #2 Seed - Miami Hurricanes vs Winner of Game #2
- **Big Ten**
- 7:00 pm: #1 Seed - Minnesota Golden Gophers vs #5 Seed - Illinois Fighting Illini

And don't forget to mark your calendars for the finals on Sunday, May 19th, featuring matchups from ACC, SEC, WNBA, Big East, and Big Ten.

If you have any questions or need further clarification about the schedule or playoff seeding, don't hesitate to reach out.

**Playoff Schedule: Results