Winter Storm Disrupts ESPN College Basketball Schedules
A significant winter storm is currently impacting over half of the United States, including Texas. This severe weather has prompted ESPN and various college basketball conferences to alter their game schedules. One of the most notable changes involves the highly anticipated matchup between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Key Game Schedule Changes Due to Winter Storm
The Big 12 Conference announced a new start time for Saturday’s game. Originally set for 6:30 p.m. ET, the game will now commence at 2 p.m. ET. This change has also affected ESPN’s College GameDay, which will broadcast live from Texas Tech starting at 10 a.m. ET.
Upcoming Basketball Game Adjustments
In addition to the Houston vs. Texas Tech game, several other college basketball games have been rescheduled. Below is a list detailing the changes for both Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25.
Saturday, January 24 – Men’s Basketball Changes
- No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia: Moved from 2 p.m. on ESPN to noon on ESPN2
- NC State at Pittsburgh: Shifted from noon on ESPN2 to noon on ESPNU
- Chattanooga at Samford: Now at 2 p.m. on ESPNEWS, moved from 8 p.m. on ESPNU
- No. 15 Vanderbilt at Mississippi State: Changed from 6 p.m. on SECN to noon on SECN+
- Ole Miss at Kentucky: New start time is 11 a.m. on ESPN, previously noon
- No. 6 Houston at No. 12 Texas Tech: Rescheduled to 2 p.m. on ESPN
- TCU at Baylor: Moved to 6 p.m. on ESPN, switched from ESPN2
- Morgan State at Howard: Updated time to 2 p.m. on ESPN+, rescheduled from 6 p.m. on ESPNU
- Tulsa at Rice: Previously scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. on ESPNU, now on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN+
- South Carolina at Texas A&M: Moved to 1 p.m. on SECN+, rescheduled from 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 25 – Women’s Basketball Changes
- No. 21 Duke at Pittsburgh: Rescheduled from 2 p.m. on ACC Network to Saturday at 4 p.m. on ACCNX
- Richmond at George Mason: Moved from 2 p.m. on ESPNU to 11 a.m. on ESPN+
As the winter storm continues, further updates on the scheduling changes will be provided. Stay tuned for the latest from Filmogaz.com.
