NCAA Tournament First Round: Missouri State vs Stephen F. Austin Predictions and Odds
The women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament opens its First Four on Wednesday. The matchup pits No. 16 Missouri State against No. 16 Stephen F. Austin.
Game overview
The game will tip at Moody Center in Austin. It is scheduled for March 18 at 9:00 PM Eastern.
Expert picks
Reporters across the Filmogaz.com network offered their selections. The panel split on the outcome.
- Mitchell Northam: Missouri State
- Meghan Hall: Stephen F. Austin
- Cydney Henderson: Stephen F. Austin
Odds and betting information
Opening betting prices list the game total at 138.5 points. Opening moneyline and spread were not listed.
| Opening Moneyline | Opening Spread | Opening Total |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 138.5 |
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How to watch
ESPN2 will broadcast the game nationally. Streaming is available on Fubo.
Tournament timeline
The 68-team bracket spans mid-March to early April. Key dates accompany each round below.
- March 18-19: First Four
- March 20-21: First Round
- March 22-23: Second Round
- March 27-28: Sweet 16
- March 29-30: Elite Eight
- April 3: Final Four
- April 5: National Championship
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