College basketball fans have a full slate of games to look forward to on Thursday, March 13, with matchups spanning across multiple conferences and networks. From early afternoon tip-offs to late-night contests, the action promises to deliver compelling storylines as teams push towards March Madness. Understanding the NCAA Tournament picture is crucial as conference tournaments heat up, and today’s games carry significant weight for teams vying for a bid.
Several key contests are scheduled throughout the day, including Ohio State’s road game against Michigan, a matchup that will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Other notable games include Kentucky at Florida on ESPN, and UCLA at Michigan State on the Big Ten Network. These games, along with many others, will shape the landscape of college basketball as teams battle for positioning in their respective conferences and for at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the full schedule for March 13, with times listed in Eastern Time, and where you can catch all the action:
Thursday’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Schedule
- George Washington at Saint Louis, 11:30 a.m., USA Network
- Ohio State at Michigan, 12 p.m., Big Ten Network
- Missouri State at Louisiana Tech, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- Kentucky at Florida, 1 p.m., ESPN
- Charlotte at UAB, 1 p.m., ESPN2
- Prairie View A&. M at Alabama A&M, 2 p.m., ESPN+
- St. Bonaventure at Dayton, 2 p.m., USA Network
- Wisconsin at Illinois, 2:30 p.m., Big Ten Network
- Kennesaw State at Sam Houston, 3 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- North Texas at Tulsa, 3 p.m., ESPN2
- Tennessee at Vanderbilt, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
- Massachusetts at Toledo, 5 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- Duquesne at VCU, 5 p.m., USA Network
- Seton Hall at St. John’s, 5:30 p.m., Fox
- South Carolina State at Howard, 6 p.m., ESPN+
- Purdue at Nebraska, 6:30 p.m., Big Ten Network
- Miami (FL) at Virginia, 7 p.m., ESPN2
- Ole Miss at Alabama, 7 p.m., SEC Network
- Iowa State at Arizona, 7 p.m., ESPN
- Kent State at Akron, 7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- Davidson at Saint Joseph’s, 7:30 p.m., CNBC
- Delaware State at North Carolina Central, 8 p.m., ESPN+
- Georgetown at UConn, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1
- Southern University at Florida A&M, 8:30 p.m., ESPN+
- UT Arlington at Utah Valley, 9 p.m., ESPN+
- CSUN at UC Irvine, 9 p.m., ESPNU
- UCLA at Michigan State, 9 p.m., Big Ten Network
- Clemson at Duke, 9:30 p.m., ESPN2
- Oklahoma at Arkansas, 9:30 p.m., SEC Network
- Nevada at Utah State, 9:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- Kansas at Houston, 9:30 p.m., ESPN
- Utah Tech at California Baptist, 11:30 p.m., ESPN+
- Cal State Fullerton at Hawaii, 11:30 p.m., ESPN2
Fans can also uncover scores and results from March 12 games on the NCAA website. The intensity of these games is amplified by the looming deadline of conference tournaments and the selection show, making each possession and each victory critical for teams hoping to extend their seasons.
As conference tournament season progresses, teams will continue to battle for seeding and automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. The outcomes of these games will undoubtedly influence the bracketology landscape and create compelling narratives as March Madness approaches. Retain an eye on teams like Ohio State, who are looking to solidify their position in the field and potentially improve their seeding with strong performances down the stretch.
The next few weeks promise to be filled with excitement and drama as college basketball heads towards its ultimate conclusion. Stay tuned for continued coverage and analysis as teams compete for a chance to cut down the nets and claim the national championship.
What games are you most looking forward to watching today? Share your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to share this schedule with your fellow college basketball fans!
