NCAA 三月瘋錦標賽正如火如荼，各隊力爭晉級 16 強賽。
NCAA March Madness tournament heats up as teams fight for Sweet 16 spots
2026年NCAA一級男子籃球錦標賽，亦即廣為人知的「三月瘋」(ㄙㄢ ㄩㄝˋ ㄈㄥ)，目前正打得火熱。
The 2026 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, affectionately known as "March Madness," is heating up.
截至3月22日，該錦標賽正從32強賽邁向著名的「甜蜜16強」(ㄊㄧㄢˊ ㄇㄧˋ ㄕˊ ㄌㄧㄡˋ ㄑㄧㄤˊ)。
As of March 22, the tournament is transitioning from the Round of 32 into the prestigious "Sweet 16."
儘管像杜克大學這類強權隊伍持續展現其堅強實力，但錦標賽的不可預測性依然是其招牌特色。
While powerhouse programs like Duke continue to demonstrate their strength, the unpredictability of the tournament remains its hallmark.
一個最佳例子就是第11種子德州長角牛隊，他們從「最初四強」(ㄔㄨ ㄕˇ ㄙˋ ㄑㄧㄤˊ)外卡賽展開歷史性的征途，深深吸引了球迷的目光。
A prime example is the No. 11 seed Texas Longhorns, who have captivated fans with a historic run starting from the "First Four" play-in round.
各隊正奮力爭取晉級分區準決賽的席位，最終目標是打進4月6日在印第安納波利斯舉行的全國總冠軍賽。
Teams are fighting for their spots in the regional semifinals, with the ultimate goal of reaching the National Championship on April 6 in Indianapolis.
除了展現出的專業球技外，三月瘋也是一項巨大的文化現象。
Beyond the professional skill on display, March Madness is a massive cultural phenomenon.
從填寫賽事預測表的儀式到為「灰姑娘」(ㄏㄨㄟ ㄍㄨ ㄋㄧㄤˊ)黑馬隊伍加油喝采，這段時間全國民眾都會緊盯賽事，看誰能最終加冕成為全國冠軍。
From the ritual of filling out brackets to cheering for "Cinderella" underdogs, it is a time when the entire country watches to see who will be crowned the national champion.
