What time is North Carolina vs. San Diego State in March Madness First Four?
East meets west in the Midwest in the First Four of March Madness.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are set to battle the San Diego State Aztecs with a trip to the Big Dance's Round of 64 on the line. Two men's NCAA Tournament regulars, both squads are in unfamiliar territory requiring an early win just to make it to the first round on Thursday and Friday. Neither school has been subjected to a First Four game, since the additional round debuted in 2011.
North Carolina's path to the tournament has been a rocky one at best, littered with controversy amidst a 1-12 record against Quad 1 teams. Hubert Davis' Tar Heels have snuck into the First Four though and can quickly erase all doubts by rattling off some wins.
San Diego State also backed into the tournament following a Mountain West tournament loss to Boise State. The path to the tournament doesn't matter now though. It's all about the road that lies ahead for Brian Dutcher's Aztecs.
Can North Carolina successfully heel-turn their way into the dance or will the Aztecs march into battle against the No. 6 seeded Ole Miss Rebels?
Here's what to know about the North Carolina vs. San Diego State matchup in the First Four:
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What time is North Carolina vs. San Diego State?
North Carolina and San Diego State are slated to tip off at 9:10 p.m. ET at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
The second of the two First Four games for Tuesday, the Tar Heels and Aztecs will wrap up the first day of the 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament and book their tickets to the Round of 64.
How to watch North Carolina vs. San Diego State
- Date: Tuesday, March 18
- Time: 9:10 p.m. ET
- Channel: truTV
- Stream: March Madness Live | Sling TV
The Tar Heels and Aztecs action can be found on truTV or streamed on March Madness Live (with a valid cable subscription). Cord cutters can watch it unfold on Sling TV.
Watch the First Four of the NCAA Tournament with Sling TV
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