It all comes down to this: UConn and Purdue, two No. 1 seeds, set to battle for a national championship.
The Huskies are on the doorstep of back-to-back titles, a feat not accomplished since Florida in 2006 and 2007. After a domineering regular season, UConn has put together a dominant NCAA Tournament, winning all of their games by double-figures.
The closest margin occurred in Saturday’s Final Four clash with Alabama, an 86-72 victory for the Huskies. All five UConn starters scored in double-figures, led by Stephon Castle (21 points) and Donovan Clingan (18 points, four blocks).
Purdue, meanwhile, is one win away from the ultimate redemption arc. A year ago, the Boilermakers lost to No. 16 Farleigh Dickinson, their third consecutive tournament falling to a double-digit seed.
But Purdue has outlasted its opponents en route to the program’s first Final Four since 1980, and the Boilermakers handled Cinderella NC State, 63-50, on Saturday night. Zach Edey poured in 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Purdue held the Wolfpack to 37 percent from the field and 26 percent from beyond the arc.
Now, the stage is set for UConn and Purdue. The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about the NCAA Tournament title game on Monday night.
What channel is UConn vs. Purdue on tonight?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: Sling
The 2024 national championship game between UConn and Purdue will air nationally on TBS. Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (color analyst), Grant Hill (color analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter) will once again have the call.
Cord cutters can watch the game on Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for you favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TSB, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If UConn vs. Purdue is not available to watch live in your location, or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
UConn vs. Purdue start time
- Date: Monday, April 8
- Time: 9:20 p.m. ET
UConn vs. Purdue is scheduled to tip-off at around 9:20 p.m. ET on Monday, April 8.
Where is the NCAA Tournament championship in 2024?
This year’s national title game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals.
State Farm Stadium last hosted the Final Four in 2017, when North Carolina defeated Gonzaga to win the national title.
UConn vs. Purdue tickets
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UConn NCAA Tournament 2024 record
| Date | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 22 | First Round | vs. No. 16 Stetson | W, 91-52 |
| March 24 | Second Round | vs. No. 9 Northwestern | W, 75-58 |
| March 28 | Sweet Sixteen | vs. No. 5 San Diego State | W, 82-52 |
| March 30 | Elite Eight | vs. No. 3 Illinois | W, 77-52 |
| April 6 | Final Four | vs. No. 4 Alabama | W, 86-72 |
Purdue NCAA Tournament 2024 record
| Date | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 22 | First Round | vs. No. 16 Grambling | W, 78-50 |
| March 24 | Second Round | vs. No. 8 Utah State | W, 106-67 |
| March 29 | Sweet Sixteen | vs. No. 5 Gonzaga | W, 80-68 |
| March 31 | Elite Eight | vs. No. 2 Tennessee | W, 72-66 |
| April 6 | Final Four | vs. No. 11 NC State | W, 63-50 |
