The NCAA Tournament kicks off with excitement this Thursday.
The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils are set to face No. 16 Siena in a first-round match that many are already assuming will lean heavily in Duke’s favor. Still, Siena has its sights set on becoming this year’s underdog story.
Duke (32-2), fresh from clinching the ACC title and boasting promising rookie Cameron Boozer, enters as the clear favorite among contenders nationwide.
Siena, with a record of 23-11, secured their spot by winning the MAAC Tournament, marking their return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010. They’ve already achieved success, at least to this point.
- When: March 19th at 2:50pm (EST)
- Where: Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: DirecTV
The winner will move on to the next round to take on either No. 8 Ohio State or No. 9 TCU on Saturday, March 21st.
Duke vs. Siena Start Time
The game is set to begin today, March 19th, at 2:50pm ET.
How to Watch Duke vs. Siena for Free
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NCAA Tournament 2026 Main Dates
- Round 1: March 19th-20th
- Round 2: March 21st-22nd
- Sweet 16: March 26th-27th
- Elite 8: March 28th-29th
- Final 4: April 4th
- National Championship: April 6th
