UNI Alumni & Friends 2026 NCAA Bracket Challenge

The field is set! Cheer on the Panthers in the NCAA Tournament and compete in our Alumni & Friends Bracket Challenge. 

Submit your bracket before 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19 for a chance to win prizes! 
First Place:  $250 UNI Bookstore gift card
Second Place: $100 UNI Bookstore gift card
Third Place: $50 UNI Bookstore gift card

Participants will need to use or create a CBS Sports account. Winners will be notified via the email address provided. Limit one bracket per participant. No purchase necessary to win. UNI Bookstore gift cards can be used online or in-store. The estimated combined score of the final will be used as a tiebreaker.