North Carolina
North Carolina vs. Ole Miss March Madness FREE STREAM today: How to watch NCAA first round
MILWAUKEE – March Madness continues as the 11th-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels face the sixth-seeded Ole Miss Rebels in a South region first round matchup today – Friday, March 21 – at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The afternoon game is available to watch on multiple streaming services.
How do I watch North Carolina vs. Ole Miss for free?
This March Madness game will broadcast live on TNT with tipoff at 4:05 p.m. Eastern (3:05 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their cable provider can catch the game at no cost by taking advantage of streaming alternatives like DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial.
Sling TV is offering half off your first month for new customers.
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | $74.99 | Yes | 5-day | No |
| SlingTV | $45.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
North Carolina (23-13) overwhelmed the San Diego State Aztecs in the First Four game, 95-68. The Tar Heels lost to Duke in the ACC semifinals, marking the third loss this season against their fierce rivals. North Carolina, guided by senior guard RJ Davis (17.3 PPG), is ranked 33rd overall, according to KenPom.
Ole Miss (22-11) finished eighth in the SEC and lost to top-seeded Auburn in the SEC quarterfinals. The Rebels, led by senior guard Sean Pedulla (14.9 PPG) are ranked 26th overall, according to KenPom.
The winner will play third-seeded Iowa State or 14th-seeded Lipscomb in the second round on March 23.
What are the latest odds for North Carolina vs. Ole Miss?
Moneyline: UNC: (-1.5), OLE: (+1.5)
Spread: UNC: -130, OLE: +110
Over/Under: 155.5
Odds by DraftKings
Who is announcing North Carolina vs. Ole Miss?
Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Dan Bonner (analyst) and Stan Van Gundy (analyst) will be the announcers while Lauren Shehadi reports courtside.
Here’s more information on how to watch North Carolina vs. Ole Miss on TV or streaming services:
What: Men’s NCAA tournament first round: North Carolina vs. Ole Miss
When: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 4:05 p.m. Eastern (3:05 p.m. Central)
Where: Fiserv Forum | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Channel: TNT
Best streaming options: DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling TV (half off first month)
Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios