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Basketball fans come together to watch first day of March Madness tournament

No matter which team fans were rooting at the Haymaker, they all came to the agreement that they are having a blast and excited the tournament is here.

AUSTIN, Texas — The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament began Thursday to the delight of basketball fans across the country.

Residents throughout Austin went to the Haymaker on Manor Road on Thursday to watch the start of the tournament. 

"Came to watch some basketball. I love March Madness, watch it every year. Took the day off. Here I am to watch all the games," Mitch St. Clair said.

St. Clair wasn't the only big fan of the tournament. Many fans were rooting for the upsets.

"For the last 20 years, I have taken the first and second rounds of work off for March Madness. Keeping the tradition going," Chris Hill said. "I like to watch all the games. That’s why I come out to a bar to see of all of them."

Throughout Haymaker, attendees could see a wave of burnt orange for the University of Texas at Austin. One of those decked out in burnt orange was Kent Cohlier, who was supporting the Longhorns.

"Texas all the way Final Four, Final Two, championship winner," Cohlier said.

Texas fans are feeling confident going into the tournament.

"This might be our year, so hook 'em," UT Grad Neil Patel said. "We have stellar guard play, and I think that bodes well for the tournament."

No matter which team fans were rooting at Haymaker, they all came to the agreement that they are having a blast and excited the tournament is here.

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