UConn's quest to repeat as NCAA champion continues tonight as the top-seeded Huskies take on the No. 9-seed Wildcats of Northwestern.
It didn't take much for UConn to advance in its first-round matchup against No. 16 Stetson. All five starters scored in double figures, led by center Donovan Clingan, who tallied 19 points and eight rebounds in the 91-52 win.
Northwestern had a bit of a tougher challenge in the Wildcats' opening game against FAU. The Wildcats forced overtime after a late rally in the second half and outscored the Owls, 19-7, to take the 77-65 win.
Watch out for the 3-point shooters on both sides of the ball in this contest. UConn's Cam Spencer and Tristen Newton knocked down three each in the first round, and Spencer averages 44.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Northwestern's Ryan Langborg and Boo Buie scored 49 points combined against FAU, including seven 3-pointers. Those two both shoot at least 40 percent from that range, as well.
UConn holds the edge on offense and defense. The Huskies score 81.7 points per game and allow 64.1 points — both of which ranks top-20 in the country. Northwestern scores 73.8 points per game and gives up 68.9 points per game.
Here's what you need to know about Sunday's clash between UConn and Northwestern, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is UConn vs. Northwestern on today?
- TV channel: truTV
- Live stream: Sling
UConn vs. Northwestern will air on truTV. Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson will be on the call for truTV.
Fans looking to stream UConn vs. Northwestern can watch live on Sling, which will stream every NCAA Tournament game on TNT, TBS and truTV and much more.
UConn vs. Northwestern start time
- Date: Sunday, March 24
- Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
The NCAA East regional game between UConn and Northwestern is set to tip off at 7:45 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
UConn could become the first team to repeat as NCAA Division I men's basketball champion since Florida did it in 2006 and 2007. UConn has won five national championships and is 65–32 overall in NCAA Tournament games.
Northwestern has only been to three NCAA Tournaments in school history, but the Wildcats have won all three of their first-round matchups. However, Northwestern has never won a second-round matchup.
UConn vs. Northwestern 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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