North Carolina made the NCAA Tournament, but not without some controversy. It was one of the last four teams to make it, earning a First Four game.
Many believed the Tar Heels’ spot should have gone to either West Virginia or Indiana, but that ultimately didn’t happen. North Carolina will get another ticket to the Big Dance.
The Tar Heels are an 11 seed led by RJ Davis. He’s in his fifth collegiate season averaging 17 points per game. North Carolina finished the season at 22-13, losing in the ACC semifinals to Duke.
San Diego State was also on the bubble, earning the other 11 seed of this game. The Aztecs are 21-9 and come from a solid Mountain West conference.
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s matchup between UNC vs. San Diego State, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is UNC vs. San Diego State on today?
- TV channel: truTV
- Live stream: Sling
Spero Dedes and Jim Spanarkel will be on the call on truTV with Jon Rothstein on the sidelines as the game’s reporter.
Fans looking to stream UNC vs. San Diego State can watch live on Sling.
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UNC vs. San Diego State start time
- Date: Tuesday, March 18
- Time: 9:10 p.m. ET
The NCAA First Four game between UNC vs. San Diego State is set to tip off at 9:10 p.m. ET from UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
North Carolina has one of the richest men’s basketball histories in all of college basketball. It’s a staple in March even past the Dean Smith and Roy Williams coaching days.
The Tar Heels have made their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and 54th all time. They last one the Big Dance in 2017.
San Diego State doesn’t have as deep of a history, though not many schools compare to UNC. Nonetheless, the Aztecs have been a consistent March squad over the past five years. This is their fifth straight appearance and the 17th at the Division I level.
