Madness First Four game between national runner-ups from 2022 (North Carolina) and 2023 (San Diego State) where both teams’ fate was highly in doubt entering Selection Sunday, both teams now can destroy any narratives claiming either school did not deserve to be in the dance.

The North Carolina Tar Heels (22-13) and the San Diego State Aztecs (21-9) hit the court in a First Four matchup on Tuesday. A spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket will be

San Diego State has been one of the most consistently successful programs in Division 1 for over a decade. Since the 2009-10 season, the Aztecs own the sixth best record in the nation (411-136). In this season’s Mountain West Tournament, San Diego State lost in the quarterfinals to Boise State.

Here is a complete guide to watching UNC vs. San Diego State, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the 2025 NCAA Tournament game.

It’s UNC basketball vs. San Diego State in March Madness to open its 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s bracket. Here’s what to know about First Four in Dayton.

What channel is UNC's First Four NCAA Tournament opener against SDSU? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and odds.