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Idaho faces Houston in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday as March Madness officially gets underway. MORE: Predicting upsets in March Madness 2026 Mar 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Idaho Vandals guard Biko Johnson (3) shoots during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images How to Watch Idaho vs Houston Date : Thursday, March 19, 2026 Time: 10:10 PM ET TV Channel: truTV Live Stream: DIRECTV ( try for free ) The NCAA Tournament tips off with 68 teams chasing college basketball’s biggest prize, setting the stage for three weeks of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and dramatic finishes.
As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports. – Watch every NCAA Tournament matchup on DIRECTV – The No. 15‑seed Idaho Vandals (21‑14, 9‑9 Big Sky), who won the Big Sky Conference tournament to secure their first NCAA Tournament berth since 1990, face off against the No.
2‑seed Houston Cougars (28‑6, 14‑4 Big 12) in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament’s South Region in Oklahoma City. Idaho finished the regular season in the middle of Big Sky play before catching fire in the conference tourney to earn the automatic bid, marking a rare appearance on the national stage. Houston, under coach Kelvin Sampson, finished second in the Big 12 and enters as one of the nation’s top seeds after a strong 28‑6 campaign, looking to make a deep run following last season’s national championship game appearance.
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