As daylight fades over South Bend, Indiana on March 20, 2025, college basketball fans gear up for an exciting night of games that could make or break many teams' seasons. Included in a series of matchups spanning across the country, Princeton will face Iowa State at 7 PM in what promises to be a thrilling contest filled with both strategies and athleticism.
Fans will have plenty of options to choose from that evening, with the Southern University taking on UC San Diego in Los Angeles at 9 PM. The East Coast has its share of action as well, with games featuring Army against Bryant starting at 5 PM, and Longwood challenging Duquesne at 6 PM.
At 7 PM, several games will commence, including Albany (NY) versus Saint Joseph's, Boston College clashing with Villanova, and Quinnipiac taking on Seton Hall. In the South, Campbell will compete against Coastal Carolina at 6 PM, while NC A&T faces Virginia Tech at the same time.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Davidson will look to expand their winning streak against James Madison, and the Northern Iowa Panthers will strive to make their mark against the Gators from Florida at 7 PM.
Fans shouldn’t overlook the midwestern showdown between Marquette and Drake at 3 PM, which will see Marquette striving to maintain their edge as the season unfolds.
As the evening progresses, a multitude of teams will continue to stake their claim, with games such as Minnesota versus Toledo and Oral Roberts squaring off against Missouri State at 7:30 PM, just to mention a few. Furthermore, Tulsa will challenge Lindenwood at 8 PM, and Northwestern State will face Abilene Christian at the same time.
Highlighting the late activities are more games, including Incarnate Word against Texas-Arlington and Saint Mary's (California) clashing with Texas Southern at 7:30 PM. Last but not least, fans in Austin, Texas can catch William & Mary taking on High Point at 9 PM, adding another layer of competitiveness to the night.
The West Coast isn’t missing out either; action continues with Texas Tech visiting Wyoming at 8:30 PM, and Northern Arizona battles Arizona at 9 PM. Beyond that, New Mexico State will head to Pacific, SE Louisiana faces Colorado, and UTSA goes up against Gonzaga at 9 PM.
The matches wrapping up the night on March 20 include Hawaii at UNLV at 9:30 PM and a late faceoff between Portland and Stanford at 10 PM.
As the weekend rolls in, March 21 will present a fresh slate of college basketball, with Liberty taking on powerhouses Kentucky at noon and Indiana facing Utah at 1:30 PM in Columbia, S.C. The excitement continues with Fairfield battling Kansas State at 2:30 PM and Tennessee Tech aiming to upset South Carolina at 4 PM.
Later that day, the Oregon Ducks will face Vanderbilt at 5:30 PM in Durham, N.C., setting the stage for a high-stakes game. Siena will also face off against Howard at 7 PM, with a pivotal matchup lurking between Lehigh and Duke at 8 PM.
On the weekend of March 22, the games remain competitive, with Arkansas State set to matchup against UConn in the earlier hours. College basketball enthusiasts should not miss out on the chance to watch Green Bay as they play against Alabama in College Park, Maryland at 1:30 PM, while Norfolk State faces the Terps at 4 PM.
In the afternoon, many teams will be vying for position, including Alabama A&M taking on Chattanooga at 2 PM, and Vermont going head-to-head with NC State. Meanwhile, prestigious institutions like Harvard will meet Michigan State at Raleigh, North Carolina, at 4:30 PM, followed closely by Oregon State visiting North Carolina at the same time.
The night will culminate with George Mason battling Florida State in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 7:45 PM, and San Diego State facing LSU at 10:15 PM. As one can see, it’s bound to be an exhilarating weekend filled with unforgettable moments and potential upsets across the court.
