Finish your Surge Madness bracket by Mar. 19
Despite the lack of local teams to root for in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament for 2021, the Cincinnati State Celebrating Community Committee and the College’s Alumni Association encourage you to build your SURGE MADNESS bracket by noon on Mar. 19.
(Note 1: the previously announced deadline of Mar. 18 at noon was an error– this year, the initial games of the 64-team tournament start on Mar. 19, so that’s when brackets are due. The “first four” play-in games aren’t part of the bracket.)
(Note 2: In response to questions from Daily News investigative journalists about why SURGE MADNESS is limited to the men’s competition, we have been told a possible expansion to include the women’s tournament is under consideration– so keep an eye on Daily News for more information.)
If you join SURGE MADNESS by Mar. 19 you’ll be in the running for prizes that include:
- 1st prize – Pop-a-Shot Arcade Basketball Game (shipped to your home address)
- 2nd prize – $100 Gift Card from Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
- 3rd prize – Solid Chocolate Basketball (4 lbs) + $20 Skyline Gift Card
- 4th prize – Two $25 Amazon Gift Cards
To join SURGE MADNESS:
- Use this link to reach ESPN.com: https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D3679903&ex_cid=tcmen2021_email&groupID=3679903&groupp=c3VyZ2U%3D&inviteuser=ezVERUI1RTc5LTRDMDEtNEQ1NC05MzkzLUQ2RjQ2MjJDMDk0MH0%3D&invitesource=email
- Sign in, or create an account by clicking “Create a Bracket Now” and “Sign Up”
- Click “Join Group” – Our group name is “Cincinnati State Bracket 3379935” and our password is “surge”
- Create your bracket! (No later than noon on Mar. 19)
- Watch the tournament! (National Championship game is Apr. 5)
Prizes will be awarded after the tournament to the most successful bracket-makers, so keep an eye on your email– Mark Tiemeier will let you know how to claim your prize!