Overview

• North Carolina's inclusion in the NCAA Tournament has drawn criticism due to their inconsistent season and poor Quad 1 record, despite a late-season surge.
• San Diego State enters the game after a strong two-season run but struggled late this year, including a loss in the Mountain West quarterfinals.
• Magoon Gwath, San Diego State's Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, returns from a knee injury and is expected to bolster the Aztecs' defense.
• The game is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET on March 18, 2025, at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, with truTV broadcasting and streaming options available.
• The winner will advance to the first round to face No. 6 seed Ole Miss in Milwaukee on March 21, 2025.