NC State pulled off the improbable last week, winning five games in five days to win the ACC Tournament and secure a bid to the Big Dance.
Now it’s time to see if the Wolfpack have any more magic in them, as they tangle with Texas Tech in a first round clash on Thursday night.
As they showed ad nauseam last week, NC State boasts plenty of firepower. Senior guard D.J. Horne is averaging a career-high 16.9 points per game this season. Senior forward D.J. Burns — at 6-foot-9 and 275 pounds — dominated the ACC Tournament with his bruising physique and deft passing. His frontcourt mate, Mohamed Diarra, set an ACC record for total rebounds in a single tournament, with 60.
But Texas Tech is stiff competition. Grant McCasland has his team dancing in his first year at the helm, and these aren’t the Red Raiders of old: They tout a high-flying offense, rather than a trade-marked stingy defense. Though their defense is still strong, it is not their forte.
Sophomore guard Pop Isaacs is the go-to guy, leading the way with 15.9 points per game. But four other players average in double-figures, making for a dangerous, multi-pronged offense.
Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s clash between Texas Tech and NC State, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Texas Tech vs. NC State on today?
Texas Tech vs. NC State will air live on CBS. Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Steve Lapas (color analyst) and Evan Washburn (sideline reporter) will have the call for the game.
Fans looking to stream Texas Tech vs. NC State have options. Paramount+ will stream every NCAA Tournament game and much more, and is currently offering a free trial.
Fubo also carries live streams of CBS and has a free trial so you can try before you buy.
Texas Tech vs. NC State start time
- Date: Thursday, March 21
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
The NCAA South regional game between Texas Tech and NC State is set to tip off at 9:40 p.m. ET from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Wolfpack are in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in seven seasons under Kevin Keatts. NC State earned a No. 11 seed last season, falling to No. 6 Creighton in the first round.
Texas Tech is back in the Big Dance for the fifth consecutive season, and the Red Raiders have won multiple games in three of the past four tournaments.
Texas Tech vs. NC State tickets
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March Madness schedule 2024
Here is the full schedule for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
| Round | Date |
| Round 1 | March 21-22 |
| Round 2 | March 23-24 |
| Sweet 16 | March 28-29 |
| Elite Eight | March 30-31 |
| Final Four | April 6 |
| National championship | April 8 |
