Ohio State and TCU Face Off in NCAA Tournament Opener

The two teams will meet in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:53am

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (21-12, 13-9 Big Ten) and TCU Horned Frogs (22-11, 12-8 Big 12) will face off in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The game will take place on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams that had strong seasons in their respective conferences and are now looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The winner will advance to the next round, bringing them one step closer to the championship.

The details

Ohio State finished the regular season with a 21-12 record and a 13-9 mark in Big Ten play. TCU had a 22-11 overall record and a 12-8 conference record in the Big 12. Both teams will be eager to prove themselves on the national stage as they compete for a spot in the next round of the tournament.

  • The game will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the men's basketball team of Ohio State University, a public research university in Columbus, Ohio.

TCU Horned Frogs

The TCU Horned Frogs are the athletic teams of Texas Christian University, a private university in Fort Worth, Texas.

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What’s next

The winner of this first-round matchup will advance to the next round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This opening-round game between Ohio State and TCU promises to be an exciting and competitive matchup as both teams look to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.