*** 2026 HSNL March Madness Squares Pool ***

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FIX:�� MONEYLINE ANALYSIS: MCNEESE COWBOYS VS. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS / 100% safe. Bet all in!

�� Point Total (Over/Under): 135.5 (odds -110)
�� Location: The Legacy Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana (McNeese's home court)
⏰ Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 10:00 PM ET

Game Context: Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament Berth

This is not just another game – it's the Southland Conference Tournament final, with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line . Two best teams in the conference, which dominated the regular season, face off for the ultimate prize.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (28-4, 20-2 in conference) are the No. 1 seed and favorites. Throughout the season, they were the most consistent team in the Southland – winning 20 of 22 conference games, with their only league losses being a two-point road defeat to McNeese (66-64) and a surprising home loss to New Orleans (77-73) . This is a team that can adapt to any pace – they win both high-scoring 80+ point games and low-scoring defensive battles in the 60s .

McNeese Cowboys (27-5, 19-3 in conference) are the No. 2 seed and... the tournament hosts. The Legacy Center in Lake Charles is their home arena, and they're playing for their third consecutive conference championship . This team has championship muscle memory – they won this tournament in 2024 and 2025, and now have a chance for a three-peat. In the semifinal, they defeated UT Rio Grande Valley after a triple-overtime thriller, 84-80 .

�� Key Players Analysis and Their Impact on the Game

McNeese Cowboys – Offensive Dynamite

Larry Johnson (G) – 17.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.2 SPG
Southland Conference Freshman of the Year and the absolute leader of this team . In the semifinal against UTRGV, he proved he has the "clutch gene" – scoring 27 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and recording 7 steals, and in the third overtime, he was the one who tipped the scales . Johnson is the heart of McNeese's offense – he attacks the rim with force, draws fouls (76.7% from the line), and can create his own shot. His main weakness is three-point shooting (only 23.7%), which means he'll look for points in the paint . This is crucial for the over – the more Johnson attacks SFA's interior, the higher the probability of points from the field or free throws.

Tyshawn Archie (G) – 14.3 PPG, 2.8 APG, 1.6 SPG
McNeese's second-leading scorer. Archie is a different type of player than Johnson – he's comfortable on the perimeter, shooting 36.7% from three-point range . In the last regular-season game against Nicholls, he scored 18 points, and in the semifinal, he added 14 . His role in half-court offense cannot be overstated – when Johnson collapses the defense, Archie is the first option on the perimeter. In the two regular-season games against SFA, he scored 14 and 16 points respectively, showing that SFA's defense cannot completely shut him down .

Javohn Garcia (G) – 11.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.7 SPG
This is the most intriguing player in the context of this game. Garcia, last year's tournament MVP, missed the final four games of the season with a leg injury . In the semifinal, he returned and scored 12 points, including two crucial free throws in the second overtime that kept the Cowboys alive . If Garcia is fully healthy, McNeese gains a third offensive threat who can score both on the perimeter (35.1% from three) and from mid-range. His return is one of the key reasons why the over is a strong play.

Garwey Dual (G) – 8.2 PPG, 4.3 APG, 1.7 SPG
The point guard and the brain of the operation. He directs the offense and dishes out the most assists . In the semifinal, he saved the game by dunking with 6 seconds left in regulation to force overtime . Dual rarely looks for his own shot, but his penetrations are key to breaking down the opponent's defense. In the first game against SFA (66-64), he had 4 assists; in the second (60-67), he had 6 assists and 2 steals .

Jerrell Colbert (F) – 5.9 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.3 BPG
McNeese's primary rim protector. His job will be to contain Jerald Colonel in the paint. Colbert is a defensive-minded center who rarely scores, but his presence in the paint forces opponents to take more perimeter shots.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks – A Balanced Machine

Keon Thompson (G) – 18.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.4 APG
Southland Conference Player of the Year and SFA's absolute leader . Thompson is a complete point guard – he can score, assist, and rebound. In the second regular-season game against McNeese (67-60), he scored 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, dominating in key moments . In the semifinal against Texas A&M-CC, he scored the decisive layup with 12 seconds left . Thompson is the brain and heart of this team – if McNeese doesn't find a way to slow him down, the Lumberjacks will control the pace.

Lateef Patrick (G) – 15.5 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.4 SPG
SFA's second key scorer. Patrick is a "3&D" type – he defends at a high level and shoots well from distance (35.2% from three) . In the first game against McNeese (64-66), he scored 15 points; in the second (67-60), he had 12 . His matchup with Tyshawn Archie is one of the most intriguing tactical aspects of this game. If Patrick can shut down Archie, McNeese loses its second scoring option.

Jerald Colonel (F) – 4.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.5 BPG
SFA's defensive anchor. Colonel is the conference leader in blocks – his 2.5 blocks per game are elite . His job will be to contain Larry Johnson's attacks on the rim. In the first game against McNeese, Colonel grabbed 10 rebounds and had 1 block; in the second, he had 10 rebounds and 1 block . If Colonel can neutralize Johnson in the paint, McNeese will be forced to shoot from distance – which is not their strength.

Narit Chotikavanic (G) – 9.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 39.6% from three
SFA's best three-point shooter. Chotikavanic hits nearly 40% of his shots from beyond the arc, making him the most dangerous perimeter threat . In the two games against McNeese, he scored 4 and 8 points respectively, but his role is to stretch the defense and open space for Thompson and Patrick.

Chrishawn Christmas (F) – 6.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.9 APG
A versatile forward who can do a little bit of everything. Christmas is the "glue guy" – the type of player who doesn't stand out statistically, but his defensive work and rebounding are crucial . In the second game against McNeese, he grabbed 10 rebounds, showing how important he is in the battle for boards .

�� Statistical Analysis for Over/Under

Season Averages at a Glance

TeamPoints ScoredPoints AllowedFG%3P%McNeese80.266.746.6%31.4%Stephen F. Austin76.965.645.1%36.6%

Combined season average: When these two teams face an average opponent, the total points average 157.1. That's a full 21.6 points above tonight's line of 135.5, suggesting significant value on the over.

Defensive Rankings

Both teams are elite defensively, which is usually a red flag for over bettors. However, context matters:

McNeese: 27th nationally in scoring defense (66.7 PPG allowed), 30th in opponent field goal percentage (40.8%)

SFA: 14th nationally in scoring defense (65.6 PPG allowed), 62nd in opponent field goal percentage (42.2%)

When two great defenses meet in a championship game, points are at a premium. But in this specific case, we're dealing with phenomenal offenses that can break down even the best defenses.

Head-to-Head History

The regular season series ended 1-1, with both games being extremely low-scoring:

DateLocationResultTotal PointsJanuary 6McNeese (Lake Charles)McNeese 66 - 64 SFA130February 3SFA (Nacogdoches)SFA 67 - 60 McNeese127

Average total from both games: 128.5 – which is 7 points below tonight's line of 135.5.

Key observation: Both games were played on each team's home court. Tonight's game is at a neutral site (The Legacy Center, but as the tournament venue). In the two matchups, the star players delivered:

Larry Johnson: 18 and 10 points

Tyshawn Archie: 14 and 16 points

Keon Thompson: 15 and 21 points

Lateef Patrick: 15 and 12 points

Last 10 Games Form

In their last 10 games, both teams have shown slightly different scoring patterns:

McNeese (9-1 in last 10):

Average points scored: 75.6 (below season avg of 80.2)

Average points allowed: 64.8

Notable: Played one triple-overtime game (84-80 vs UTRGV)

SFA (9-1 in last 10):

Average points scored: 73.6 (below season avg of 76.9)

Average points allowed: 66.6

Notable: Played one low-scoring semifinal (60-58 vs Texas A&M-CC)

Combined average from last 10 games: Approximately 140-141 points, still above the 135.5 line.

�� Expert Opinions and Professional Service Projections

I reviewed several credible sources to see how professionals are projecting this game:

College Sports Wire / USA Today :

Predicted score: McNeese 72, SFA 68 (total 140 points)

Over/under pick: Over 137.5

Key observation: "Both teams are led by phenomenal guard play. McNeese gets production from Larry Johnson, Tyshawn Archie, Javohn Garcia, DJ Richards Jr., and Garwey Dual. Stephen F. Austin is equally deep, with Keon Thompson, Lateef Patrick, Narit Chotikavanic, Kam Burton, and Chrishawn Christmas."

Fox Sports 1380 :

Predicted score: McNeese 72, SFA 70 (total 142 points)

Over/under pick: Over 137.5

They note that McNeese ranks 21st nationally in turnovers forced (15.7 per game), which could lead to easy transition points

AP News / Data Skrive :

They present raw stats without picking, but emphasize that Keon Thompson (18.1 PPG, 4.4 APG) and Lateef Patrick (15.1 PPG in last 10 games) are in excellent form

McNeese is 4-1 in games decided by 3 points or less – they have experience in tight games

The Dunkel Index (via data from other services):

Their line is set at 138.5 (slightly higher than the books)

They note that McNeese has hit the over in 19 of 32 games this season (59%), while SFA has hit it in 16 of 32 (50%)

Importantly, McNeese's games average 146.8 total points, while SFA's average 142.5

�� Analysis of Key Factors Affecting the Total

Factors Supporting UNDER (135.5)

Head-to-Head History: The two regular-season games totaled 130 and 127 points. This is the strongest argument – these teams know each other well and know how to neutralize each other's strengths. In both games, the defenses played key roles – Colonel blocked Johnson, and Patrick guarded Archie .

Elite Defense: Both teams are in the top-30 nationally in points allowed. In a championship game, with the pressure and fatigue (especially McNeese after triple overtime), scoring could become even more difficult. SFA is 7th nationally in fewest turnovers (8.6 per game), meaning they don't give the ball away and don't allow easy transition points .

McNeese Fatigue Factor: The Cowboys played a triple-overtime game (50 minutes) in the semifinal against UTRGV, just one day before the championship . Larry Johnson played 27 minutes in the Nicholls game, but in the semifinal, he logged significantly more minutes. Fatigue could affect shooting efficiency, especially in the second half.

SFA's Tempo Control: The Lumberjacks, under Matt Braeuer, play very disciplined defense and control the tempo . If they manage to slow the game down and force McNeese into half-court offense, the total could fall below 135.5.

Factors Supporting OVER (135.5)

Offensive Efficiency: Both teams have high offensive efficiency – McNeese shoots 46.6% from the field, SFA 45.1% . The combined season average (157.1) is well above the line. Key scorers – Johnson, Archie, Garcia, Thompson, Patrick – can score even against great defense.

Turnover Generation: McNeese ranks 2nd nationally in turnovers forced (15.7 per game) . Even though SFA rarely turns the ball over, when they do, McNeese will capitalize immediately. Dual and Johnson are masters at stealing the ball and finding easy transition points. In the semifinal, DJ Richards scored two points off a steal, giving McNeese the lead in the third overtime .

Championship Pressure Dynamics: A game for an NCAA Tournament bid often makes players more cautious, but paradoxically – in the final minutes, when everything is on the line, emotions take over and more points are scored off forced actions. Johnson proved against UTRGV that in those moments, he's unstoppable .

Expert Consensus: All the professional analyses I found are projecting over – College Sports Wire, Fox Sports 1380 . That's not a coincidence.

Fatigue Hurts Defense More Than Offense: While McNeese is tired after triple overtime, fatigue can paradoxically help the over. Tired legs mean worse footwork on defense, slower rotations – and that's a recipe for more points for SFA. Thompson and Patrick can exploit this, especially in the second half.

Garcia's Return: Garcia, last year's tournament MVP, returned to the lineup and scored 12 points in the semifinal . If he's fully healthy, McNeese gains a third offensive threat, making their attack even more unpredictable. In the two regular-season games against SFA, Garcia didn't play due to injury.

�� Line Movement Analysis

The 135.5 line is approximately 10-12 points lower than the combined season average of both teams – a significant discrepancy.

Line Comparison Across Services:

Service Line Projection Standard Books135.5-Dunkel Index138.5 Over, Fox Sports 137-137.5 over College Sports Wire137.5Over

If your book has the line at 135.5, that's even better for over bettors, as it provides more cushion.

Historical Over Rates:

McNeese: 19 of 32 games hit the over (59%)

SFA: 16 of 32 games hit the over (50%)

McNeese's games average 146.8 total points

SFA's games average 142.5 total points

The -110 odds are standard value. The 135.5 line is set low, likely to attract under bettors who look at the two previous regular-season matchups. This is a classic trap – the over has much stronger arguments.

�� The Non-Analytical Factor: "The $8 Million Portfolio"

I recently established contact with a new source – a data analyst working for one of the risk assessment firms in the betting industry, whom I connected with through a mutual acquaintance. He revealed something that in betting circles is called a "quiet signal."

Over the last 48 hours, a series of unusually large bets on the over 135.5 have appeared in the Nevada and New Jersey markets. We're talking $200,000 to $300,000 each, placed by several entities linked by IP addresses and bank accounts. In total – nearly $8 million on the over.

The Players Behind the Money

Who's behind it? The trail leads to a hedge fund called Black Square Capital, based in New York. It's a small but incredibly effective fund run by three former McNeese students:

Marcus Webb (class of 2012, now managing partner)

David Kao (data analyst, class of 2014)

Chris Lowell (trader, class of 2013)

These three men have been quietly supporting the McNeese basketball program for years – off the books, of course. They provide money for scholarships, cover "unexpected expenses," and make sure the team has everything it needs. In return – again, unofficially – they expect a certain amount of "goodwill."

The Motivation

According to my source, Webb and his partners have extra motivation this year. Their fund just lost $40 million on bad interest rate projections. They need a quick cash infusion to calm their investors. Betting $8 million on the over isn't gambling for them – it's insurance.

The Inside Information

How can they be so sure of the over? The source suggests that Webb maintains "friendly relationships" with two key figures in the McNeese program:

An assistant coach responsible for physical preparation

A former team manager who now works in the Southland Conference office

From them, he allegedly received assurances that:

Javohn Garcia is fully recovered from his injury and will play without minute restrictions, giving McNeese a third offensive threat

McNeese's coaching staff has concluded that the only way to beat SFA is to force a fast pace – the fatigue from triple overtime won't allow them to defend at the highest level for 40 minutes

Stephen F. Austin, aware of their advantage in half-court offense, also has no intention of slowing down – they want to prove they can win at a high tempo too

The Track Record

The source notes that Black Square Capital also bet the over in:

McNeese's game against Nicholls (75-65, 140 total points) – win

The semifinal against UTRGV (84-80, 164 total points after overtimes) – win

Is that just good analytical instincts, or something more? For Webb, Kao, and Lowell, this isn't about loyalty to their alma mater. It's about a $8 million portfolio that needs a guaranteed return. And in their world, a guaranteed return comes from knowing what others don't.

�� Verdict: OVER 135.5

After a thorough analysis of all factors, the recommendation is OVER 135.5.

Final Rationale:

The two previous regular-season games totaled 130 and 127 points – that's a fact. But those were regular-season games, without the pressure of "win and go to the NCAA Tournament." Championship games are different – players are more amped up, more aggressive, and referees often let more go on offense to keep the game entertaining. In the semifinal, McNeese scored 84 points, and SFA scored 60 in a defensively-minded game – that shows the offensive potential is huge.

Professional services are projecting over – College Sports Wire, Fox Sports – all predict totals in the 140-142 range . That's a consistent expert voice.

Offensive statistics are too strong – McNeese averages 80.2 points, SFA 76.9. Even if both defenses are great, in a championship game on a neutral court, under pressure – offense usually has the advantage. Johnson, Archie, Garcia, Thompson, and Patrick are players who can create their own shots.

Turnovers forced – McNeese is 2nd nationally in turnovers forced . Even if SFA rarely turns it over, when they do, the Cowboys will capitalize immediately. Easy transition points are the quickest path to clearing 135.5. Dual and Johnson are masters at stealing the ball.

McNeese fatigue will hurt their defense more than their offense – triple overtime against UTRGV was 50 minutes of basketball. Fatigue will negatively impact their defense more than their offense. On offense, they can rely on instinct and routine. On defense, they need fresh legs and quick rotations – and that might be lacking. Thompson and Patrick will exploit this.

The $8 million from Black Square Capital – when nearly $8 million in smart money comes in on the over, from people with connections to the program, it's worth paying attention. Webb, Kao, and Lowell aren't gambling – they're investing based on information.

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Another breakdown dropping in a few hours.

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Let us scrambllle the Main Pool

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Final squares tally:

#ROA’s
#ROA’s
ACK
ACL
Admo
Admo
Admo
Admo
Andrade
Bidz
Bidz
Big 3
BlackFr1day
BlackFr1day
BLM
brianr
BussRM
BussRM
DANE’S CLAWDBOT FUND
DANE’S CLAWDBOT FUND
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
Em427
erroneous
erroneous
erroneous
erroneous
erroneous
erroneous
h_ven
h_ven
h_ven
h_ven
Exit 6
Facepalm Thom
Flagg
G Steel
G Steel
GN
GN
GUTBORNE
HEK
homanga
homanga
Huss
jermsgiants
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jjbwA
jjbwA
jjbwB
Johnny Pancake
Johnny Pancake
Johnny Pancake
Johnny Pancake
M&Ms
M&Ms
M&Ms
M&Ms
marknfw
marknfw
mdot20
mdot20
Mexican Panda
Minicozzi
nhfunkii
nhfunkii
nhfunkii
OHH
Osborne Squared
Patriots (mascot)
PenelopeCruz
PenelopeCruz
PenelopeCruz
PenelopeCruz
Rafter
Rafter
REDeYeS00
Ruthless
Ruthless
Ruthless
Ruthless
Sambo
Sambo
scenario20
Simila
Simila
YourDoom
YourDoom
YourDoom

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We'll scramble the pool using the same method in years past.

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 1 :::

Declare the two axis:
The higher seeded team (or "Favorites" by seed, not spread) are on the x-axis, which is the number line on the top.
The lower seeded team (or "Underdogs") are on the y-axis, which is the number line on the left side.

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 2 :::

Seed the list. I've seeded the list of 100 bets using an undisclosed method and sent it to an undisclosed 2+2'er.

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 3 :::

Generate the Squares Number List that determines who gets which square based on the seed list.

Audience participation time. We need a volunteer to do these steps:

a. Go to the sequence generator at random.org
b. Enter in smallest value: 1
c. Enter in largest value: 100
d. Press the "Get Sequence" button
e. Copy and paste the generated list of 100 numbers in this thread

i. is not me or one of the pool escrows
ii. has a 2022 or earlier reg date
iii. has at least 100 posts

Here is your sequence:

44
58
25
89
67
82
11
75
29
48
53
56
90
87
36
16
93
31
24
85
60
8
59
62
64
57
96
99
27
13
52
5
54
3
18
88
69
46
30
81
42
71
66
95
76
47
28
7
79
98
39
41
43
86
17
77
1
100
20
97
21
37
73
33
45
70
74
80
94
51
23
34
22
35
4
49
72
63
83
6
65
38
12
10
19
55
61
84
50
40
26
14
32
2
92
9
78
15
91
68

Timestamp: 2026-03-15 11:29:59 UTC

Thx, mattew88. This is the Squares Number List.

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::: SCRAMBLE STEP 4 :::

Generate the Favorites numbers line.

Now we need a volunteer to do these steps:

a. Go to the sequence generator at random.org/sequences
b. Enter in smallest value: 0
c. Enter in largest value: 9
d. Press the "Get Sequence" button
e. Copy and paste the generated list of 10 numbers in this thread

i. is not me or mattew88
ii. has a 2022 or earlier reg date
iii. has at least 100 posts

Here is your sequence:

0
1
2
4
7
9
8
5
6
3
Timestamp: 2026-03-15 23:29:59 UTC

Thx REDeYeS00. This is the Favorites numbers line.

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 5 :::

Generate the Underdogs numbers line.

Now we need a volunteer to do these steps:

a. Go to the sequence generator at random.org/sequences
b. Enter in smallest value: 0
c. Enter in largest value: 9
d. Press the "Get Sequence" button
e. Copy and paste the generated list of 10 numbers in this thread

i. is not me, mattew88, or REDeYeS00
ii. has a 2022 or earlier reg date
iii. has at least 100 posts

I didn't copy pasta, sorry!

2 for mulligan sent venmo

Homanga/mattew title

3 for mulligan pool being sent

Thanks marknfw, this will be our Underdogs Line. I'll create the grid and printable pdf.

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Here's the PM I sent to nhfunkii before we started the scramble:

Greg,

You're a 10+ year veteran in this pool so I'm sending you the Seed List we're using this year to scramble the grid.

You can ignore this PM -- we'll only need to refer back to it if I eff something up.

thx,
Adam

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SQUARES POOL SEED LIST
(reverse alphabetical order starting with "H")

1 Huss
2 homanga
3 homanga
4 HEK
5 h_ven
6 h_ven
7 h_ven
8 h_ven
9 GUTBORNE
10 GN
11 GN
12 G Steel
13 G Steel
14 Flagg
15 Facepalm Thom
16 Exit 6
17 erroneous
18 erroneous
19 erroneous
20 erroneous
21 erroneous
22 erroneous
23 Em427
24 EFF YOU
25 EFF YOU
26 EFF YOU
27 EFF YOU
28 EFF YOU
29 EFF YOU
30 DANE’S CLAWDBOT FUND
31 DANE’S CLAWDBOT FUND
32 BussRM
33 BussRM
34 brianr
35 BLM
36 BlackFr1day
37 BlackFr1day
38 Big 3
39 Bidz
40 Bidz
41 Andrade
42 Admo
43 Admo
44 Admo
45 Admo
46 ACL
47 ACK
48 #ROA’s
49 #ROA’s
50 YourDoom
51 YourDoom
52 YourDoom
53 Simila
54 Simila
55 scenario20
56 Sambo
57 Sambo
58 Ruthless
59 Ruthless
60 Ruthless
61 Ruthless
62 REDeYeS00
63 Rafter
64 Rafter
65 PenelopeCruz
66 PenelopeCruz
67 PenelopeCruz
68 PenelopeCruz
69 Patriots (mascot)
70 Osborne Squared
71 OHH
72 nhfunkii
73 nhfunkii
74 nhfunkii
75 Minicozzi
76 Mexican Panda
77 mdot20
78 mdot20
79 marknfw
80 marknfw
81 M&Ms
82 M&Ms
83 M&Ms
84 M&Ms
85 Johnny Pancake
86 Johnny Pancake
87 Johnny Pancake
88 Johnny Pancake
89 jjbwB
90 jjbwA
91 jjbwA
92 jimmyc123
93 jimmyc123
94 jimmyc123
95 jimmyc123
96 jimmyc123
97 jimmyc123
98 jimmyc123
99 jimmyc123
100 jermsgiants

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 6 :::
Matching up the Squares list to the Seed list and then sorting them by Square number:
(this is the grid)

1 Sambo
2 jimmyc123
3 brianr
4 Minicozzi
5 BussRM
6 marknfw
7 #ROA’s
8 erroneous
9 jimmyc123
10 M&Ms
11 h_ven
12 M&Ms
13 DANE’S CLAWDBOT FUND
14 jimmyc123
15 jimmyc123
16 Exit 6
17 scenario20
18 BLM
19 Johnny Pancake
20 Ruthless
21 Ruthless
22 nhfunkii
23 OHH
24 erroneous
25 homanga
26 jjbwA
27 EFF YOU
28 ACK
29 GUTBORNE
30 Bidz
31 erroneous
32 jimmyc123
33 Rafter
34 nhfunkii
35 nhfunkii
36 Facepalm Thom
37 REDeYeS00
38 M&Ms
39 YourDoom
40 jjbwA
41 YourDoom
42 Andrade
43 Simila
44 Huss
45 PenelopeCruz
46 Big 3
47 ACL
48 GN
49 Mexican Panda
50 jjbwB
51 Osborne Squared
52 DANE’S CLAWDBOT FUND
53 GN
54 BussRM
55 Johnny Pancake
56 G Steel
57 EFF YOU
58 homanga
59 Em427
60 erroneous
61 Johnny Pancake
62 EFF YOU
63 mdot20
64 EFF YOU
65 M&Ms
66 Admo
67 h_ven
68 jermsgiants
69 BlackFr1day
70 PenelopeCruz
71 Admo
72 mdot20
73 Rafter
74 PenelopeCruz
75 h_ven
76 Admo
77 Sambo
78 jimmyc123
79 #ROA’s
80 PenelopeCruz
81 Bidz
82 h_ven
83 marknfw
84 Johnny Pancake
85 erroneous
86 Simila
87 Flagg
88 BlackFr1day
89 HEK
90 G Steel
91 jimmyc123
92 jimmyc123
93 erroneous
94 Patriots
95 Admo
96 EFF YOU
97 Ruthless
98 YourDoom
99 EFF YOU
100 Ruthless

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Here's a printable pdf of the squares grid:
2026 HSNL March Madness Squares Main Poo...

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Notes:

• Payouts are based on a game's final score, not end of regulation.
  
  
• When two teams match up in the tournament with the same seed, we use the NCAA Selection Committee's pre-tournament ranking of all 68 teams to determine which team is on the favorite line and which is the underdog.
  
  

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Sent Venmo for 2

1200 sent on venmo for 4 squares, ty Admo!

Hey gang I tried to hold out until midnight to see if we'd fill the second pool. Had a bunch of buddies interested ("I'm good for it") but few actual escrows.

We'll convert this to a $150 squares pool and scramble soon...

Let us scrambllle the Mulligan Pool

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Final squares tally:

Admo
Admo
Admo
AGx19
AGx19
Al Staab
bad_carma
bad_carma
CalledDownLight
CalledDownLight
EddyB66
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
EFF YOU
Haley
Haley
GARRETT
GARRETT
GARRETT
GARRETT
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
Johnny Pancake
Johnny Pancake
Johnny Pancake
Johnny Pancake
KyleB
KyleB
HURT
HURT
LDS
Lucky Panda
Lucky Panda
O'Brien's
O'Brien's
Pettey
Pettey
Pettey
Pettus & Staab
Staab
Staab
scenario20
scenario20

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It's late and I've got an early flight so I'm going to skip some steps of our normal scramble process. I'm going to scramble the grid, and you guys are going to scramble the number lines. If nopbody responds to a request to scramble the lines within 10 minutes, I'll scramble those as well.

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 1 :::

Declare the two axis:
The higher seeded team (or "Favorites" by seed, not spread) are on the x-axis, which is the number line on the top.
The lower seeded team (or "Underdogs") are on the y-axis, which is the number line on the left side.

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 2 :::

Seed the list. I've seeded the list of 100 bets using an undisclosed method.

::: SCRAMBLE STEP 3 :::

Generate the Squares Number List that determines who gets which square based on the seed list.

I'm using the sequence generator at random.org...