The 2023 runner-up will get another crack at the NCAA championship as No. 5 San Diego State begins its tournament run against No. 12 UAB.
The Aztecs lost to UConn in the final a year ago and came up one game short this year of winning the Mountain West conference title in 2024. San Diego State had an up-and-down season after it began 14-2 but ended 24-10.
UAB won the American Athletic Conference title after swift wins over Wichita State, South Florida and Temple. The Blazers also had a roller coaster season that featured a bad start, a solid middle with a six-game winning streak and a poor end before taking home the conference crown.
San Diego State's top man is forward Jaedon Ledee. He averaged 21.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game this year. Ledee also shot 55.7% from the field and 41.0% from beyond the arc.
The Aztecs as a team averaged 74.6 points per game and gave up 66.6 points per game, including just 40.5% from the field and 30.5% from 3-point range.
UAB's offense is led by forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who averaged 13.9 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. The Blazers averaged 77.8 points per game this year but allowed 75.2 points per contest.
Here's what you need to know about Friday's clash between San Diego State and UAB, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is San Diego State vs. UAB on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
San Diego State vs. UAB will air on TNT. Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Steve Smith (analyst), Robbie Hummel (analyst) and Lauren Shehadi (sideline reporter) will be on the call for TNT.
Fans looking to stream San Diego State vs. UAB can watch live on Sling, which will stream every NCAA Tournament game on TNT, TBS and truTV and much more.
San Diego State vs. UAB start time
- Date: Friday, March 22
- Time: 1:45 p.m. ET | 10:45 a.m. PT
The NCAA East regional game between San Diego State and UAB is set to tip off at 1:45 p.m. ET from Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.
San Diego State has been to the NCAA tournament for the past four seasons. The Aztecs hadn't fared too well in previous tournaments before they five games in 2023 to make the championship game.
San Diego State was also a No. 5 seed this past season. Before 2023, the Aztecs hadn't won a first-round game since 2015.
UAB is back in the NCAA tournament after it missed the field of 68 in 2023. The Blazers' best tournament appearance was in 2004 when they went to the Sweet 16 as a No. 9 seed. UAB has just two tournament wins since then, though.
San Diego State vs. UAB tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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March Madness schedule 2024
Here is the full schedule for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
| Round | Date |
| Round 1 | March 21-22 |
| Round 2 | March 23-24 |
| Sweet 16 | March 28-29 |
| Elite Eight | March 30-31 |
| Final Four | April 6 |
| National championship | April 8 |
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