Today is the day the real madness begins. March 19 marks the official start of the men’s First Round of March Madness, with 16 games packed into one hectic day. As the men kick off their tournament, the women’s side wraps up the First Four tonight with two crucial play-in games before their First Round begins tomorrow.
Whether you’re cheering on your alma mater, tracking your bracket, or just soaking in the energetic atmosphere of March Madness, today is packed with action you won’t want to miss.
Men’s March Madness Games Today:
The First Round games kick off today with 16 matchups spread across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV. Here is a rundown of the games taking place today, with all times listed in Eastern Time:
Afternoon Games:
– (8) Ohio State vs. (9) TCU at 12:15 p.m. on CBS
– (4) Nebraska vs. (13) Troy at 12:40 p.m. on truTV
– (6) Louisville vs. (11) South Florida at 1:30 p.m. on TNT
– (5) Wisconsin vs. (12) High Point at 1:50 p.m. on TBS
– (1) Duke vs. (16) Siena at 2:50 p.m. on CBS
– (5) Vanderbilt vs. (12) McNeese at 3:15 p.m. on truTV
– (3) Michigan State vs. (14) North Dakota State at 4:05 p.m. on TNT
– (4) Arkansas vs. (13) Hawai’i at 4:25 p.m. on TBS
Tonight’s Games:
– (6) North Carolina vs. (11) VCU at 6:50 p.m. on TNT
– (1) Michigan vs. (16) Howard at 7:10 p.m. on CBS
– (6) BYU vs. (11) Texas at 7:25 p.m. on TBS
– (7) Saint Mary’s vs. (10) Texas A&M at 7:35 p.m. on truTV
– (3) Illinois vs. (14) Penn at 9:25 p.m. on TNT
– (8) Georgia vs. (9) Saint Louis at 9:45 p.m. on CBS
– (3) Gonzaga vs. (14) Kennesaw State at 10:00 p.m. on TNT
– (2) Houston vs. (15) Idaho at 10:10 p.m. on truTV
Tonight, on the women’s side, the First Four concludes with two more games to determine who advances to the First Round. The Southern vs. Samford and Virginia vs. Arizona State matchups will set the stage for Saturday’s games, where the winners will face South Carolina and Georgia, respectively.
As you settle in to watch the games today, keep an eye on standout players like Duke’s Cameron Boozer, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner, Virginia’s Kymora Johnson, and Samford’s Briana Rivera as they look to make their mark on the tournament.
The madness continues tomorrow with another 16-game slate on the men’s side and the beginning of the women’s First Round. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as March Madness takes over the sports world.
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