What channel is Mississippi State women's basketball vs Cal on today? Time, TV schedule to watch March Madness game

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Mississippi State women's basketball begins its March Madness run with Saturday's first-round game against 8-seed Cal in Los Angeles.

The Bulldogs (21-11) have been close in getting a breakthrough win, including the 68-64 loss to Texas on Feb. 27. With a win Saturday, Mississippi State can have another shot at a big-time victory in the second round.

Cal (25-8) excelled in its first ACC season, collecting wins over NC State and Alabama as the headliners.

The winner will play the USC-UNC Greensboro winner in the second round on Monday.

Here's how to watch the Mississippi State women's basketball game vs Cal in March Madness today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Mississippi State women's basketball vs Cal in March Madness on today?​

• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live stream: FUBO (free trial available), ESPN app

Mississippi State vs. Cal will broadcast nationally on ESPN2. Eric Frede and Christy Thomaskutty will call the game in Los Angeles, with Holly Rowe reporting on the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Mississippi State women's basketball vs Cal in March Madness time today​

• Date: Saturday, March 22
• Start time: 4:30 p.m. CT

The Mississippi State women's basketball vs Cal game starts at 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday from the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Mississippi State women's basketball vs Cal in March Madness predictions, picks, odds​

Clarion Ledger reporter Sam Sklar's prediction: Mississippi State 79, Cal 76

The Bears are one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the nation with 8.9 makes per game. Guards Ioanna Krimili and Lulu Twidale are both in the top 12 nationally making nearly three 3-pointers per game. That should make for a high-scoring game, especially with Mississippi State allowing 6.5 3-pointers per game.

NCAA Women's Tournament schedule, bracket​

Regional 4 -- Spokane​

In Los Angeles (Saturday)

• 1-seed USC (28-3) vs. 16-seed UNC Greensboro (25-6), 2 p.m. on ABC
• 8-seed Cal (25-8) vs. 9-seed Mississippi State (21-11), 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2

In Lexington, Kentucky (Friday)

• Kansas State 85, Fairfield 41
• Kentucky 79, Liberty 78

In Norman, Oklahoma (Saturday)

• 6-seed Iowa (22-10) vs. 11-seed Murray State (25-7), 11 a.m. on ESPN
• 3-seed Oklahoma (25-7) vs. 14-seed Florida Gulf Coast (30-3), 1:30 p.m. on ESPNU

In Storrs, Connecticut (Saturday)

• 7-seed Oklahoma State (25-6) vs. 10-seed South Dakota State (29-3), 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2
• 2-seed UConn (31-3) vs. 15-seed Arkansas State (21-10), 12 p.m. on ABC

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