Xavier topped Georgia to advance.

Belmont did its part to give the first day of the NCAA tournament a tinge of drama, but in the end it was the top seeds that dominated first-round play Thursday.

No. 1 seeds UCLA and Kansas cruised, but No. 2 seed Duke needed a late basket to overcome a pesky Belmont squad and avoid a first-round loss for a second straight year. The lone upset of the day saw freshman phenom Michael Beasley leading the 11th-seeded Kansas State Wildcats over No. 6 seed USC.

While you are gearing up for Friday's action, cast your votes now on which of Thursday's winners will advance to the Sweet 16!