Men’s March Madness Kicks Off Thursday with Round of 64 Games
Men’s March Madness kicks off Thursday as the Round of 64 games begin. Bracket action opens with several seeded matchups and top teams in play.
Television schedule
| Time | Matchup | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 p.m. | No. 8 Ohio State vs No. 9 TCU | CBS |
| 2:50 p.m. | No. 1 Duke vs No. 16 Siena | CBS |
| 4:05 p.m. | No. 3 Michigan State vs No. 14 North Dakota State | TNT |
| 7:10 p.m. | Midwest No. 1 Michigan vs Howard | CBS |
| 9:45 p.m. | No. 8 Georgia vs No. 9 St. Louis | CBS |
CBS carries most of the day’s matchups. TNT broadcasts the Michigan State contest.
Early slate: Ohio State vs TCU
The 8-9 game opens the broadcast day at 12:15 p.m. Expect a tight contest between two similar seeds.
Duke as the overall top seed
No. 1 Duke meets No. 16 Siena at 2:50 p.m. The Blue Devils will aim to avoid any early drama.
Evening and midafternoon matchups
Michigan State, the East’s No. 3 seed, faces North Dakota State at 4:05 p.m. on TNT. Midwest No. 1 Michigan tips off against Howard at 7:10 p.m. on CBS.
Late-night finish
No. 8 Georgia and No. 9 St. Louis close CBS’s schedule at 9:45 p.m. That game caps the network’s Round of 64 coverage.
Local programming impact
WSBT22 will not air its regular news at 12 p.m. or 4 p.m. on Thursday. Viewers should check local listings for alternate coverage and live game feeds.
Filmogaz.com will provide postgame highlights and recaps. Fill out your brackets and enjoy the opening day of the Round of 64 games.
