Texas Tech Faces UNC Wilmington in NCAA Tournament First Round

The No. 3 Red Raiders are heavily favored over the No. 14 Seahawks in their March Madness opener in Wichita.

Texas Tech (25-8) and UNC Wilmington (27-7) meet in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at 10:10 p.m. ET.
The Red Raiders, ranked 7th in KenPom, boast the 6th-best offense and 37th-best defense this season.
UNC Wilmington, ranked 105th in KenPom, enters the game after a conference championship win over Delaware.
Texas Tech is favored with a 14.5-point spread, reflecting their stronger season performance and higher ranking.
The game will be played at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, and will air on truTV.