March Madness: Local Teams Gear Up for NCAA Tournament
The field of 68 is officially set. March Madness will tip off this week with plenty of local representation. Among the teams to follow are Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and Baylor. Each of these teams enters the NCAA Tournament with experience battling on the sport’s biggest stages.
The Aggies go into the tournament after battling through one of the country’s toughest conferences in the SEC. Their league was one of the most favored by the tournament selection committee, earning 14 bids. Meanwhile, Texas Tech and Baylor have fought to keep pace in a Big 12 that features some up-and-coming basketball powers. The Big 12 earned seven bids for this year’s tournament, third-most in the country.
Longhorns fans can follow their team early as 11-seed Texas will face Xavier in a First Four matchup Wednesday night in Dayton, Ohio.
Below, we’ll break down where local programs were seeded for the NCAA Tournament and when they’ll play their first-round matchups:
(See the full NCAA Tournament bracket here.)
(See when local women’s teams play here.)
Local Teams in the NCAA Tournament
Here’s a closer look at the local teams participating in the NCAA Tournament:
Texas A&M
Record: 22-10
Seeding: No. 4 seed in South Region
First-round opponent: Facing No. 13 seed Yale on Thursday in Denver, Colo.
When: 6:25 p.m.
TV/Streaming: TBS, Paramount+
Baylor
Record: 19-14
Seeding: No. 9 seed in East Region
Opponent: No. 8 seed Mississippi State on Friday in Raleigh, N.C.
When: 11:15 a.m.
TV/Streaming: CBS, Paramount+
Texas
Record: 19-15
Seeding: No. 11 seed in Midwest Region
Opponent: Facing No. 11 seed Xavier in First Four matchup Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.
When: 8:10 p.m.
TV/Streaming: truTV, Paramount+
Oklahoma
Record: 20-13
Seeding: No. 9 seed in West Region
Opponent: No. 8 seed UConn on Friday in Raleigh, N.C.
When: 8:25 p.m.
TV/Streaming: TNT, Paramount+
Texas Tech
Record: 25-8
Seeding: No. 3 seed in West Region
Opponent: No. 14 UNCW on Thursday in Wichita, Kan.
When: 9:10 p.m.
TV/Streaming: truTV, Paramount+
Conclusion
The NCAA Tournament is one of the most exciting events in college sports, and this year’s edition promises to be just as thrilling. With several local teams participating, fans in the area have plenty of reasons to tune in and cheer on their favorite teams. From Texas A&M to Texas Tech, each team has a unique story to tell and a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the NCAA Tournament start?
A: The NCAA Tournament starts on Wednesday with the First Four matchups, followed by the first round on Thursday and Friday.
Q: Which local teams are participating in the NCAA Tournament?
A: The local teams participating in the NCAA Tournament are Texas A&M, Baylor, Texas, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech.
Q: Where can I watch the NCAA Tournament games?
A: The NCAA Tournament games will be broadcast on various channels, including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, and will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
Q: How can I stay up-to-date with the latest NCAA Tournament news and scores?
A: You can stay up-to-date with the latest NCAA Tournament news and scores by visiting the official NCAA website or following your favorite teams and sports media outlets on social media.
