March Madness has finally arrived, and 64 men’s college basketball teams from all over the country will battle it out on the court for the chance of being named the 2025 national champion.
The first of six rounds begins this week, and among those games is Florida vs. Norfolk State.
Slotted as a No. 1 seed, Florida (30-4) enters the NCAA Tournament in the midst of a hot streak. The Gators have won their last six games, sealing the SEC Tournament title along the way.
Opposite the Gators is No. 16 seed Norfolk State, which is also entering the NCAA Tournament with some momentum. The Spartans (24-10) have won four straight games, sealing the MEAC regular season and tournament title along the way.
Here’s what you need to know about Friday’s matchup between Florida and Norfolk State, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Florida vs. Norfolk State on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Florida vs. Norfolk State will air nationally on TNT with Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Grant Hill (analyst), and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter) on the call.
Fans looking to stream Florida vs. Norfolk State can watch live on Sling.
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Florida vs. Norfolk State start time
- Date: Friday, March 21
- Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
The NCAA Tournament game between Florida and Norfolk State is set to tip off at 6:50 p.m. ET from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Friday’s meeting will be just the second overall between these two teams, with both of them coming in the NCAA Tournament. The Gators earned the 84-50 win over the Spartans to advance to the Sweet 16 in 2012.
This will be Florida’s 23rd appearance in the tournament, while this is Norfolk State’s fourth appearance since advancing to Division I and 19th overall.
