Ohio State, TCU Meet in March Madness First Round

Buckeyes and Horned Frogs face off in NCAA Tournament opener in Greenville

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:03am

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The Ohio State men's basketball team will take on TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 19 in Greenville, South Carolina. The Buckeyes, seeded 8th, are looking for their first March Madness win since 2022, while the 9th-seeded Horned Frogs aim to pull off an early upset despite being ranked 322nd nationally in average team height.

Why it matters

This first-round matchup features two teams with strong resumes looking to advance in the NCAA Tournament and keep their March Madness dreams alive. Ohio State is seeking to build on its recent tournament success, while TCU hopes to pull off an early surprise against a higher-seeded opponent.

The details

The Ohio State-TCU game tips off at 12:15 p.m. ET on March 19 and will be broadcast on CBS. Fans can also stream the game live on Fubo (free trial available) and the CBS Sports App. Though undersized, TCU picked up notable wins over top-5 teams Florida and Wisconsin earlier this season before finishing 6th in the Big 12 standings.

  • The Ohio State-TCU game tips off at 12:15 p.m. ET on March 19.
  • Ohio State last won a March Madness game in 2022 as a 7-seed.

The players

Ohio State

The 8th-seeded Buckeyes are looking for their first NCAA Tournament win since 2022.

TCU

The 9th-seeded Horned Frogs, ranked 322nd nationally in average team height, aim to pull off an early upset.

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What’s next

The winner of the Ohio State-TCU game will advance to face the winner of the 1-seed vs. 16-seed matchup in the Round of 32.

The takeaway

This first-round clash between the 8th-seeded Buckeyes and 9th-seeded Horned Frogs promises an exciting start to the NCAA Tournament, with both teams looking to make an early statement and keep their March Madness dreams alive.