RealGM Wiretap
The road to the Final Four begins tomorrow night at the University of Dayton Arena as the #11 seed Texas Longhorns face off against the #11 seed NC State Wolfpack. With a trip to Portland to face BYU on the line, this high-scoring rematch of a November thriller is the most anticipated matchup of the First Four.
The Texas Longhorns (18-14) enter the tournament led by SEC Newcomer of the Year Dailyn Swain, a versatile playmaker who leads the team in five major statistical categories. Texas currently ranks 13th nationally in offensive efficiency and is looking to build on its earlier 102-97 win over NC State in Maui. The NC State Wolfpack (20-13), meanwhile, bring one of the ACC's most lethal perimeter attacks to Dayton.
The Pack is powered by Paul McNeil Jr., who recently tied the program record with six three-pointers in a game, and the interior efficiency of Ven-Allen Lubin, who ranks 3rd in the NCAA in field goal percentage. With both teams averaging over 83 points per game, fans should expect an up-and-down "firefight" for the final spot in the West Regional bracket.
How to watch Texas vs NC State
Tomorrow's NCAA Tournament "play-in" game will be broadcast nationally on truTV, featuring an all-star broadcast crew including Brian Anderson and Charles Barkley.
How to watch Texas vs NC State with Sling TV
To watch tomorrow's high-stakes First Four matchup, fans can utilize Sling TV, which offers the most affordable way to access truTV, TBS, and TNT during the opening week of March Madness.
Sling TV: The ideal choice for fans in Austin and Raleigh. Sling Blue provides high-definition access to truTV, ensuring you catch every second of Dailyn Swain and Paul McNeil Jr. battling for their tournament lives. With the current one-day pass, it’s a cost-effective tool for the First Four double-header.
March Madness Live: You can use your Sling TV credentials to authenticate the official March Madness app, allowing you to stream the game on any mobile device or tablet while you're on the move.
How much is it to watch March Madness with Sling TV
- March Madness Kickoff - Monthly Focus
50% off Sling Orange + Blue Combo ($29.99) - Great to kick off the first few games, will include ESPN, TNT, USA and all the networks to watch the tournament
Sweet 16 and Beyond - Passes - 1 Day Pass ($4.99) - Great for catching a game you didn't expect to want to see, filling in gaps in a customer's existing streamer coverage, or watching on the go.
- 3 Day Pass ($9.99) - Great for catching a full weekend of games without locking into more time or recurring bills
