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How to watch Ohio State vs. Montana State FREE STREAM today: Women’s March Madness NCAA first round
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Women’s March Madness is finally here. The fourth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes host the 13th-seeded Montana State Bobcats in a Regional 3 first round matchup today – Friday, March 21 – at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. The early evening NCAA women’s basketball game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Ohio State vs. Montana State for free?
This women’s March Madness game will broadcast live on ESPN2 with tipoff at 5:30 p.m. Eastern. 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 and FuboTV ($20 off first month), which both offer 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 |
| FuboTV | $84.99 | Yes | 7-day | $20 off first month |
| SlingTV | $45.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
Ohio State (25-6) weathered a challenging Big Ten schedule, that included national title contenders UCLA and USC. Those two teams were roadblocks for the Buckeyes making up three of their five losses, including a 75-46 shellacking by the Bruins in the Big 10 semifinals.
The Buckeyes tout four players in double figures, featuring Junior forward Cotie McMahon, who is averaging 16.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 43.8% from the field.
After a brilliant campaign that churned out just three losses to Montana State (30-3) edged out rival Montana, 58-57, to win the Big Sky championship game.
Senior guard Esmeralda Morales powered in 25 points to knock off the rival Grizzlies. She is averaging 15.3 points, 3.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 40.1% from the field.
The winner will play fifth-seeded Tennessee or 12th-seeded South Florida in the second round on March 23.
What are the latest odds for Ohio State vs. Montana State?
Moneyline: OSU: (-15.5), MSU: (+15.5)
Spread: OSU: -2100, MSU: +1100
Over/Under: 138.5
Odds by DraftKings
Who is announcing Ohio State vs. Montana State?
Matthew Schumacker (play-by-play) and Brooke Weisbrod (analyst) will be the announcers.
Here’s more information on how to watch Ohio State vs. Montana State on TV or streaming services:
What: Women’s NCAA tournament first round: Ohio State vs. Montana State
When: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. Eastern
Where: Schottenstein Center | Columbus, Ohio
Channel: ESPN2
Best streaming options: Fubo (free trial and $20 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling TV (half off first month)
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