(5) Michigan faces (12) UC San Diego in one of Thursday’s final first-round matchups in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines have peaked at the right time, shifting into another gear during the Big Ten Tournament and defeating Wisconsin in the final.
This marks UC San Diego’s first appearance in the NCAA Division I Tournament after transitioning from Division II in 2020.
The Tritons’ leading scorer, senior Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones from New Zealand, is an exciting player to watch. But he’ll face a tough challenge driving into the paint against Michigan’s twin 7-footers, Danny Wolf and Vladislav Goldin.
How to Watch Michigan vs. UC San Diego
The Michigan-UC San Diego game airs on TBS and streams on the TBS, Sling, and March Madness Live apps and websites.
You can also access TBS’s live stream through your existing cable, satellite, or streaming service packages — if TBS is included. For those without an existing subscription package that includes TBS, there is a way to watch the channel for free: through trials offered by DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
As for the March Madness Live app or website, you’ll need a cable, satellite, or streaming subscription with TBS to watch the full game there. However, they offer a free 60-minute preview for those without subscription access to TBS.
(5) Michigan vs. (12) UC San Diego
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS, Sling, March Madness Live App, DirecTV Stream (free trial), Hulu + Live TV (free trial), YouTube TV (free trial)
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