RALEIGH, N.C. – The top-seeded Florida Gators clash with the two-time reigning national champion eighth-seeded UConn Huskies in a West region second round matchup today – Sunday, March 23 – at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The early afternoon game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Florida vs. UConn for free?
This March Madness game will broadcast live on CBS with tipoff at 12:10 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.
This game will also stream live on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial. If you want to stick with it, the service offers the essential package for $7.99 a month and the premium package for $12.99 a month.
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDirecTV Stream$74.99Yes5-dayNoFuboTV$84.99Yes7-day$20 off first monthSlingTV$45.99NoN/AHalf off first monthParamount Plus$7.99 Yes7-dayNo
Florida (31-4) emerged as the conference champion of the SEC Tournament and is playing its best basketball of the season. The Gators blasted Alabama by 22 points in the semifinals and outlasted Tennessee in the SEC championship game. Their NCAA Tournament opener was a laugher against 16th-seeded Norfolk State.
Head coach Todd Golden’s potent offense is spearheaded by Walter Clayton Jr. (17.7 PPG), Alijah Martin (14.5 PPG) and Will Richard (13.4 PPG).
Florida has won 13 of its last 14 games. The Gators rank first in offensive efficiency and 10th in defense efficiency, according to KenPom.
UConn (24-10), and the at-times gambling defense, has been dealing with adversity all season, including a puzzling start in Maui. It fell short against Creighton in the Big East semifinals but defeated Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies are the first team to attempt a 3-peat since Florida in 2008.
Dan Hurley’s bunch tout three players averaging 14 or more points this season. Solo Ball (14.6 PPG), Alex Karaban (14.3 PPG) and Liam McNeeley (14.2 PPG) make up that trio.
Summing up their issues in a topsy turvy campaign, UConn is 334th in the nation in free throw rate allowed. The plethora of fouls work as a two-way sword, placing the Huskies in foul trouble and sending their opposition to the line consistently. That’s a tricky concoction that has bitten them multiple times this season.
It will be fascinating to see how the refs officiate this showdown.
The winner will play fourth-seeded Maryland or 12th-seeded Colorado State in the Sweet 16.
What are the latest odds for Florida vs. UConn?
Moneyline: UF: (-9.5), UConn: (+9.5)
Spread: UF: -550, UConn: +410
Over/Under: 150.5
Who is announcing Florida vs. UConn?
Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst) and Grant Hill will be the announcers while Tracy Wolfson reports courtside.
Here’s more information on how to watch Florida vs. UConn on TV or streaming services:
What: Men’s NCAA tournament second round: Florida vs. UConn
When: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 12:10 p.m. Eastern
Where: Lenovo Center | Raleigh, N.C.
Channel: CBS
Best streaming options: Fubo (free trial and $20 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (half off first month) and Paramount Plus (free trial).
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