How to watch North Carolina Tar Heels: NCAA Tournament First Four live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch North Carolina Tar Heels: NCAA Tournament First Four live stream info, TV channel, game time | March 18
The North Carolina Tar Heels (22-13) and the San Diego State Aztecs (21-9) will meet on Tuesday with a spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket up for grabs. This First Four matchup tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET, watch on truTV.
To prepare for this college hoops showdown, here is everything you need to get ready for Tuesday's action.
San Diego State vs. North Carolina: How to watch on TV or live stream
Game day: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Game time: 9:10 p.m. ET
9:10 p.m. ET Location: Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio Arena: UD Arena
UD Arena TV Channel: truTV
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North Carolina vs. San Diego State stats and trends
With 80.8 points per game on offense, North Carolina ranks 32nd in the country. At the other end of the court, it cedes 75 points per contest, which ranks 271st in college basketball.
The Tar Heels are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game (100th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while allowing 31.2 rebounds per contest (188th-ranked).
North Carolina is averaging 14.6 dimes per game, which ranks them 100th in college basketball in 2024-25.
The Tar Heels are committing 10.6 turnovers per game (129th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while forcing 10.1 turnovers per contest (296th-ranked).
North Carolina is sinking 7.9 treys per game (152nd-ranked in college basketball) this year, while sporting a 35.3% three-point percentage (101st-ranked).
With 7.8 threes conceded per game, the Tar Heels are 211th in college basketball. They are allowing a 33.5% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 174th in college basketball.
So far this year, North Carolina has taken 63% two-pointers, accounting for 72.5% of the team's baskets. It has shot 37% from beyond the arc (27.5% of the team's baskets).
North Carolina vs. San Diego State Odds and Spread
Spread Favorite: Tar Heels (-4.5)
Tar Heels (-4.5) Moneyline: North Carolina (-199), San Diego State (+164)
North Carolina (-199), San Diego State (+164) Total: 142.5 points
NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 12:29 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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