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It’s Game Day! NCAA Tournament edition!
The Arizona Wildcats are the No. 4 seed in the East Region and face the Akron Zips in the first round. Akron qualified for the NCAA tourney by winning the Mid-American Conference tournament title.
Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us!
Arizona-Akron game time, details:
- Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Time: 4:35 p.m. PT (approx.)
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena; Seattle, Wash.
- Line: According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Arizona is a 14.5-point favorite and the over/under is 165.5. KenPom.com gives the UA an 89 percent chance of winning.
How can I watch Arizona-Akron?
Arizona-Akron will be shown on truTV. Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Robbie Hummel (analyst), Jalen Rose (analyst) and Andy Katz (sideline) will be calling the game.
How can I stream Arizona-Akron online?
The stream of Arizona-Akron can be viewed at CBSSports.com.
How can I listen to Arizona-Akron on the radio?
You can listen to Arizona-Akron on Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM.
How can I follow Arizona-Akron?
By following us on Twitter (X) at @AZDesertSwarm and our editor Brian Pedersen (@realBJP) or the team account (@ArizonaMBB).
Arizona-Akron pregame coverage:
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- SB Nation Reacts: Arizona men’s basketball fans expecting the standard in NCAA Tournament
- A look back at Arizona’s NCAA tournament appearances under Tommy Lloyd
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- NCAA Tournament: Tommy Lloyd believes Big 12 play has Arizona ‘battle tested’ for March
- NCAA Tournament: Trey Townsend showing flashes of final performances at Oakland
- 3 things Arizona needs to do to be successful in NCAA Tournament, and 3 things it can’t do
- NCAA Tournament: Get to know Akron, Arizona’s opening round opponent
- NCAA Tournament: What Tommy Lloyd, Trey Townsend said about Arizona’s seed, first-round matchup vs. Akron
- 2025 March Madness: Opening odds, time for Arizona vs. Akron first round matchup