What channel is Fairleigh Dickinson vs. TCU on today? Time, TV schedule for March Madness game

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Fairleigh Dickinson make's it NCAA Tournament debut on Friday as they matchup against TCU in the first round of Regional 3 in Birmingham.

The No. 15 seed Knights had a historic regular season, finishing with a school record of 29-3, a perfect 16-0 in conference play and undefeated on their home court (17-0). FDU enters March Madness on a 22-game winning streak, with their last loss coming against fellow Garden State institution Rutgers in a 83-58 loss in Piscataway all the way back on Dec. 11.

Up next is No. 3 seed TCU, who won the Big 12 championship and are on their own 10-game winning streak. The Horned Frogs also finished as the sixth rank team in the country in the final AP Top 25 poll.

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Can the Knights, who are massive underdogs against the Horned Frogs, pull off the gigantic upset and win their first game in the NCAA Tournament?

Here's how to watch FDU vs. TCU on Friday, including start time, TV channel, streaming information and more:

Fairleigh Dickinson vs TCU start time​

• Date: March 21
• Time: 3:30 p.m.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. TCU is scheduled to tip off at 3:30 p.m. from Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

What channel is Fairleigh Dickinson vs TCU basketball on today?​

• TV channel: ESPN2
• Streaming:Fubo

ESPN2 will televise Fairleigh Dickinson vs. TCU on Friday afternoon. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs TCU predictions, picks, odds​

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, March 21:

• Odds: Fairleigh Dickinson +30.5 (-114), TCU -30.5 (-117)
• Over/under: Over 130.5 points (-114), Under 130.5 points (-102)
• Moneyline: Fairleigh Dickinson 30/1 (+3000), TCU (-5000)

Fairleigh Dickinson vs TCU March Madness prediction​

This matchup boast schools that play tremendous defense, with both universities ranking inside the top 40 in college basketball points allowed per game, including Fairleigh Dickinson surrendering the 12th fewest points per game in Division I at 54.7 PPG to its opponents.

However, the difference here is on offense. Where TCU has the 25th highest scoring offense in the league, averaging 77.6 points per game, whereas the Knights are only 67.5 points per contest.

FDU might be able to keep up with the powerhouse of TCU early on, but ultimately the Horned Frogs cruise to a sizeable lead and move on to the second round.

Prediction: TCU 84 Fairleigh Dickinson 62

Fairleigh Dickinson's basketball schedule 2024-25​

Below are the five most recent results from Fairleigh Dickinson's women's basketball 2024-25 schedule. For full results, click here.

Date: 3/1/25	Score: Fairleigh Dickinson 73, Long Island University 46
Date: 3/6/25	Score: Fairleigh Dickinson 64, Le Moyne 48
Date: 3/10/25	Score: Fairleigh Dickinson 73, Long Island University 44
Date: 3/13/25	Score: Fairleigh Dickinson 90, Chicago State 61
Date: 3/16/25	Score: Fairleigh Dickinson 66, Stonehill 49
Date: 3/21/25	Fairleigh Dickinson vs. TCU (NCAA Tournament)

TCU's basketball schedule 2024-25​

Below are the five most recent results from TCU's women's basketball 2024-25 schedule. For full results, click here.

Date: 2/26/25	Score: TCU 91, Houston 56
Date: 3/2/25	Score: TCU 51, Baylor 48
Date: 3/7/25	Score: TCU 69, Colorado 62
Date: 3/8/25	Score: TCU 71, West Virginia 65
Date: 3/9/25	Score: TCU 64, Baylor 59
Date: 3/21/25	TCU vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (NCAA Tournament)

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