March Madness Kicks Off: Live Games & Upsets

0:00On March 19th, March Madness kicks off today with the first round of the NCAA Tournament. 16 exciting match-ups are set across four networks, starting as early as 1140 Central Standard Time. Topsees like No. 1, Duke, Michigan, No. 2, Houston, and No. 3, Gonzaga, face-off against underdogs, while close 8-9 battles and 12-5 clashes promise upsets. One game is already underway on CBS, with No. 9 TCU taking on No. 8 Ohio State. Early afternoon tips off around Noon Central on True TV, TNT, and CBS, featuring teams like Troy, South Florida, High Point, and Vandy. Meanwhile, powerhouse North Carolina and BYU highlight the late afternoon slate. Fans are buzzing online and in sports bars, debating Cinderella stories from mid-majors like Sienna, Howard, McNeese, and Kennesall State. This day always delivers buzzer beaters and bracket-busting surprises that hook everyone from casual viewers to diehards.

1:03Evening games ramp up around 550 Central, including VCU versus North Carolina on TNT and Texas against BYU on TBS. Late night brings Illinois, Gonzaga, and Houston into action, with channels like CBS and True TV carrying the action till after 9. Tune in all day for non-stop hoops, and keep an eye on those live updates as the man is unfold.