How to watch Auburn vs. Alabama State in Men's March Madness: Time, TV channel, streaming

A first-round men's NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 16th-seeded Alabama State Hornets (20-15) play against the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (28-5) on Thursday at Rupp Arena. The contest begins at 2:50 p.m. ET, on CBS.

Auburn is coming off of a 70-65 loss to Tennessee in its last outing on Saturday. Alabama State heads into this game on the heels of a 70-68 victory over Saint Francis (PA) on Tuesday. Johni Broome put up 23 points, seven rebounds and one assist for Auburn. Amarr Knox scored 16 points in Alabama State's win, leading the team.

Auburn vs. Alabama State TV channel NCAA Tournament

• Location: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
• Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 2:50 p.m. ET
• TV channel: CBS (watch on Fubo)
• Stream: Fubo

What time is Auburn vs. Alabama State basketball today?

Auburn and Alabama State hit the court at 2:50 p.m. ET.

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Auburn vs. Alabama State odds, lines, spread

• Spread: Auburn -32.5
• Total: 150.5
• Moneyline: Auburn -20000, Alabama State +3500

Auburn's offense has been less productive over its last 10 games, putting up 81.3 points a contest compared to the 83.8 it has averaged this season. Alabama State has performed worse offensively over its previous 10 games, scoring 70.4 points per contest, 2.9 fewer points its than season average of 73.3.

March Madness First Round schedule

• Louisville Cardinals (8) vs. Creighton Bluejays (9): Thursday, 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS
• Purdue Boilermakers (4) vs. High Point Panthers (13): Thursday, 12:40 p.m. ET on truTV
• Wisconsin Badgers (3) vs. Montana Grizzlies (14): Thursday, 1:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Houston Cougars (1) vs. SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (16): Thursday, 2 p.m. ET on TBS
• Auburn Tigers (1) vs. Alabama State Hornets (16): Thursday, 2:50 p.m. ET on CBS
• Clemson Tigers (5) vs. McNeese Cowboys (12): Thursday, 3:15 p.m. ET on truTV
• BYU Cougars (6) vs. VCU Rams (11): Thursday, 4:05 p.m. ET on TNT
• Gonzaga Bulldogs (8) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (9): Thursday, 4:35 p.m. ET on TBS
• Tennessee Volunteers (2) vs. Wofford Terriers (15): Thursday, 6:50 p.m. ET on TNT
• Kansas Jayhawks (7) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (10): Thursday, 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS
• Texas A&M Aggies (4) vs. Yale Bulldogs (13): Thursday, 7:25 p.m. ET on TBS
• Missouri Tigers (6) vs. Drake Bulldogs (11): Thursday, 7:35 p.m. ET on truTV
• UCLA Bruins (7) vs. Utah State Aggies (10): Thursday, 9:25 p.m. ET on TNT
• St. John's Red Storm (2) vs. Omaha Mavericks (15): Thursday, 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS
• Michigan Wolverines (5) vs. UCSD Tritons (12): Thursday, 10 p.m. ET on TBS
• Texas Tech Red Raiders (3) vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks (14): Thursday, 10:10 p.m. ET on truTV
• Mississippi State Bulldogs (8) vs. Baylor Bears (9): Friday, 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS
• Alabama Crimson Tide (2) vs. Robert Morris Colonials (15): Friday, 12:40 p.m. ET on truTV
• Iowa State Cyclones (3) vs. Lipscomb Bisons (14): Friday, 1:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Memphis Tigers (5) vs. Colorado State Rams (12): Friday, 2 p.m. ET on TBS
• Saint Mary's Gaels (7) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (10): Friday, 3:15 p.m. ET on truTV
• Ole Miss Rebels (6) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (11): Friday, 4:05 p.m. ET on TNT
• Maryland Terrapins (4) vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes (13): Friday, 4:35 p.m. ET on TBS
• Florida Gators (1) vs. Norfolk State Spartans (16): Friday, 6:50 p.m. ET on TNT
• Kentucky Wildcats (3) vs. Troy Trojans (14): Friday, 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS
• Marquette Golden Eagles (7) vs. New Mexico Lobos (10): Friday, 7:25 p.m. ET on TBS
• Arizona Wildcats (4) vs. Akron Zips (13): Friday, 7:35 p.m. ET on truTV
• UConn Huskies (8) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (9): Friday, 9:25 p.m. ET on TNT
• Michigan State Spartans (2) vs. Bryant Bulldogs (15): Friday, 10 p.m. ET on TBS
• Oregon Ducks (5) vs. Liberty Flames (12): Friday, 10:10 p.m. ET on truTV

Auburn Tigers basketball schedule

Alabama State Hornets basketball schedule

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