What time is UC San Diego vs. Southern game today? Women's March Madness First Four info
The women's NCAA Tournament begins Wednesday with two First Four matchups. The second features UC San Diego vs. Southern.
The Tritons (20-15) and Jaguars (20-14) square off at Pauley Pavilion for a chance to advance to the first round of the Big Dance. The winner of the 16-seed matchup would face No. 1 UCLA on Friday. The game follows a matchup between Iowa State and Princeton in South Bend, Indiana.
UC San Diego advanced to the NCAA Tournament after beating UC Davis 75-66 in the Big West Conference tournament championship game on Saturday in Henderson, Nevada. Following a 1-8 start, the Tritons closed the season with a 19-7 finish.
Southern defeated Alcorn State 64-44 on Saturday to claim the SWAC tournament championship. The Jaguars opened the season with eight straight losses and 12 losses in their first 15 games before finding their footing and taking off.
Here's how to watch UC San Diego vs. Southern in the First Four:
UC San Diego vs. Southern start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 19
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
Wednesday's women's First Four meeting between UC San Diego and Southern is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. ET, though tip-off could move back depending on whether the first game runs long.
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What channel is UC San Diego vs Southern women's basketball game on today?
- Channel: ESPNU
- Streaming: March Madness Live | ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
UC San Diego and Southern's game will air on ESPNU. Streaming options include March Madness Live and the ESPN app, both of which require a valid cable login. Another option is Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial.
UC San Diego vs. Southern predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, March 18
- Odds: UC San Diego (-2.5)
- Over/under: 111.5
- Moneyline: UC San Diego (-155) | Southern (+125)
Prediction: UC San Diego 57, Southern 55
The Tritons pull off a close victory in a low-scoring affair. UC San Diego does just enough on offense to prevail.
UC San Diego women's basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are UC San Diego's five most recent games. For the Tritons' full schedule, click here.
- Thursday, March 6: at Long Beach State (W, 82-51)
- Saturday, March 8: vs. UC Davis (L, 69-58)
- Thursday, March 13: vs. Cal Poly (W, 59-54) (Big West tournament)
- Friday, March 14: vs. Hawaii (W, 51-49) (Big West tournament)
- Saturday, March 15: vs. UC Davis (W, 75-66) (Big West tournament)
Southern women's basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are Southern's five most recent games. For the Jaguars' full schedule, click here.
- Thursday, March 6: vs. Alabama State (W, 61-38)
- Saturday, March 8: vs. Alabama A&M (L, 48-35)
- Wednesday, March 12: vs. Mississippi Valley State (W, 63-43) (SWAC tournament)
- Friday, March 14: vs. Jackson State (W, 51-47) (SWAC tournament)
- Saturday, March 15: vs. Alcorn State (W, 64-44) (SWAC tournament)
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