WICHITA, Kan. — The Texas Tech basketball team begins its time in March Madness by taking on UNC Wilmington in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament tonight inside INTRUST Bank Arena.
The 3-seed Red Raiders enter tournament play winners in four of their last five games and sporting a 25-8 overall record, good enough for second place in the Big 12 Conference. The 14-seed Seahawks have won six straight, including all three Coastal Athletic Association tournament games to make their way to the dance with a 27-7 record.
Texas Tech is led by second-team all-American and Big 12 player and newcomer of the year JT Toppin while Donovan Newby will lead UNCW into battle.
Here’s how to watch the first round March Madness encounter, including TV channel, game time and streaming options.
What channel is Texas Tech vs UNC Wilmington on today in March Madness?
- TV channel: TruTV
- Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Sling
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Texas Tech will tip off vs. UNC Wilmington on TruTV. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game are Tom McCarthy, Deb Antonelli, Steve Smith and AJ Ross.
Watch Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington in March Madness on SlingTexas Tech vs UNCW start time in NCAA bracket
- Date: Thursday, March 20
- Time: 9:10 p.m. CST
Texas Tech and UNC Wilmington will play at 9:10 p.m. CST in the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas
Texas Tech basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the past five games of Texas Tech’s 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule,click here.
- March 1: at Kansas, W, 78-73
- March 5: Colorado, W, 91-75
- March 8: at Arizona State, W, 85-57
- March 13: vs. Baylor, W, 76-74
- March 14: vs. Arizona, L, 86-80
UNC Wilmington basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the past five games of UNC Wilmington’s 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here.
- Feb. 27: at Campbell, W, 79-60
- March 1: Delaware, W, 88-58
- March 9: vs. Hampton, W, 79-65
- March 10: vs. College of Charleston, W, 68-67
- March 11: vs. Delaware, W, 76-72
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