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We're officially jumping into March Madness, and No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 14 North Dakota State should make for an intense first-round matchup. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to tune in — including on the radio.
Michigan State — a powerhouse program in college hoops — is looking to make a deep tournament run as always. Tom Izzo's squad was consistently strong in the Big Ten this season, going 15-5 in conference play, tied with Nebraska.
North Dakota State is a football school looking to make a name for itself on the court. The Bison have only appeared in the NCAA Tournament twice before, with a Sweet 16 campaign in 2014, and a second-round exit in 2015.
The winner of this matchup will continue on to face either Louisville or South Florida.
Here's how to listen to Michigan State vs. North Dakota State, including station and start time for the NCAA Tournament first round matchup.
Michigan State vs. North Dakota State radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 203
Fans can listen to the Michigan State vs. North Dakota State broadcast live on the SiriusXM app or on channel 203 in vehicles.
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Michigan State vs. North Dakota State start time
- Date: Thursday, March 19
- Time: 4:05 p.m. ET | 3:05 p.m. CT
Michigan State vs. North Dakota State will tip off at 4:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 19.
The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
March Madness bracket 2026
Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.
March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
| Round | Date |
| First Four | March 17-18 |
| First round | March 19-20 |
| Second round | March 21-22 |
| Sweet 16 | March 26-27 |
| Elite Eight | March 28-29 |
| Final Four | April 4 |
| National championship | April 6 |
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