2026 NCAA Tournament Day 1 Fan Discussion
Four Big Ten teams are in action in the early slate.
Mar 18, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; Detailed View of a “March Madness” branded basketball in the first half The Miami (OH) RedHawks and the SMU Mustangs during a first four game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Continuing something that we’ve done in the past and posting this fan discussion for everyone who is able to watch the games during the afternoon slate. I know that a lot of you will be working, but I also know that a lot of you will be “working”.
I took the day off so I’ve got all day to sit around and watch the Madness unfold. Here’s the early slate in case you don’t have access to it elsewhere somehow. #9 TCU vs.
#8 Ohio State – 12:15 CBS #13 Troy vs. #4 Nebraska – 12:40 truTV #11 South Florida vs. #6 Louisville – 1:30 TNT #12 High Point vs.
#5 Wisconsin – 1:50 TBS #16 Siena vs. #1 Duke – 2:50 CBS #12 McNeese vs. #5 Vanderbilt – 3:15 truTV #14 N.