What channel is Arkansas vs. Hawaii on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Round 1 game

What channel is Arkansas vs. Hawaii on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch March Madness Round 1 game originally appeared on The Sporting News .

Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . John Calipari and the No. 4 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (26-8) are officially heading to Portland to kick off a new era of March Madness in Fayetteville.

After securing an emotional SEC Tournament title and witnessing Calipari reach the historic 900-win milestone in the regular-season finale, the Hogs enter the Big Dance as one of the hottest teams in the country. The Razorbacks are making their 38th NCAA appearance, but this one feels different as Coach Cal looks to lead Arkansas back to the second weekend in his debut season at the helm. Standing in their way are the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (24-8), who punched their ticket by capturing the Big West Tournament title in a gritty win over UC Irvine.

Making their first tournament appearance since 2016, the Rainbow Warriors bring a massive frontline anchored by 7-foot center and Big West Tournament MVP Isaac Johnson. Eran Ganot’s squad is known for its defensive rebounding and length, a combination that could pose a unique challenge for a high-octane SEC offense. The matchup features a clash of elite individual talent.