NCAA Tournament Resumes with Exciting Matchups in First Round

Lexington, KY – The excitement of the 2025 NCAA Tournament continues as the first round resumes on Friday with an action-packed schedule of 16 games. The fast-paced tournament, which kicked off with a total of 68 teams, has already narrowed the field down to 48 teams and is set to cut it further to 32 teams by the end of the day.

Games will start just after noon ET and continue throughout the afternoon and evening. Among the most anticipated matchups are two No. 1 seeds – the Duke Blue Devils and the Florida Gators. Duke will take on Mount St. Mary’s at 2:50 p.m. ET live on CBS, while Florida is set to face Norfolk State at 6:50 p.m. on TNT. With both top seeds heavily favored in their games, fans are eager to see if any surprises await.

As the tournament unfolds, the potential for upsets looms large, making the NCAA Tournament one of the most thrilling events in sports. Each game brings the possibility for underdogs to shine, and fans will be glued to their screens to witness moments of drama and excitement.

All games will be broadcast across several networks including CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV. For those who want to catch all the action, the March Madness Live app will provide coverage of every game. Additionally, games airing on CBS will also be available to subscribers of Paramount+.

The tournament sites for Friday include Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, and Lenovo Center in Raleigh. After the games conclude on Friday, fans will look forward to a jam-packed schedule leading up to the Final Four and the NCAA championship game on April 5 and 7, respectively, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

With only a few days of first-round action left, the journey toward the national title is heating up. Be sure to stay tuned as the tournament progresses and the drama unfolds!