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Will Wade and Sean Miller have both led their teams to the NCAA Tournament in their first year with the program, and now, the two will face off for a spot in the Round of 64. The Texas Longhorns and North Carolina State Wolfpack were two of the last teams into the NCAA Tournament field, and they will now match up on Tuesday night in Dayton in the First Four.
For Wade and NC State, the invitation to Dayton is a bittersweet conclusion to a season that nearly spiraled out of control. After a promising start, the Wolfpack became one of the coldest teams in the country down the stretch, stumbling through a late-season collapse where they lost seven of their final eight games.
Miller’s debut season in Austin has been defined by a similar lack of stability. The Longhorns have been a true up-and-down squad, flashing the offensive brilliance of a top-25 unit one week only to struggle with defensive lapses and a lack of late-game execution the next. Texas enters the tournament having dropped five of their last six contests, including a disappointing early exit in the SEC Tournament.
The winner of this 11-seed clash will have little time to celebrate, as a trip to face No. 6 seed BYU awaits in the first round.
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's matchup between Texas and NC State, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Texas vs. NC State on today?
- TV channel: truTV
- Live stream: DIRECTV
Texas vs. NC State will be televised nationally on truTV on Tuesday night. There is a highly-anticipated crew on the call, with Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley joining forces for the game; Brian Anderson will be on play-by-play with Jenny Dell as a sideline reporter.
Fans looking to stream Texas vs. NC State can watch live on DIRECTV.
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What time is Texas vs. NC State today?
- Date: Tuesday, March 17
- Time: 9:10 p.m. ET
The NCAA tournament game between Texas and NC State is set to tip off at 9:10 p.m. ET from the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
This is the Longhorns' sixth straight, and 40th overall, appearance in the NCAA Tournament. On the other side, the Wolfpack are back in the Big Dance for the first time since 2024, when it made the Final Four as a No. 11 seed.
Texas vs. NC State radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 84
Texas vs. NC State can be found on SiriusXM channel 84.
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March Madness bracket 2026
Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.
When and where is the Final Four in 2026?
- Date: April 4 and 6
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
The 2026 Men's Final Four is set for April 4 and 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The semifinals will be played Saturday night and the national championship game is set for Monday night.
The home of the Indianapolis Colts previously hosted the event in 2010, 2015 and 2021 and is set to host again in 2029. Indianapolis previously hosted the Final Four at other facilities in 1980, 1991, 1997, 2000 and 2006.
Only Kansas City has been home to the Final Four more often (10 times), but the last one held there was in 1988.
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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