The Akron Zips face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday as March Madness action continues, with the Red Raiders aiming to impose their defensive identity early in the tournament. MORE: 7 elite March Madness names competing in 2026

The 5th-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders get their 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament started with a tricky first-round matchup against the No. 12 Akron Zips Friday afternoon in Tampa.

March Madness 2026 NCAA tournament action continues today. Start time, how to watch, odds, predictions, and more for Texas Tech-Akron game Friday.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Donovan Atwell (12) celebrates in the second half against the Akron Zips during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray ...

Alabama is moving on in the Men's NCAA Tournament following its 90-65 victory over Texas Tech in the second round on Sunday.

It's Texas Tech vs Akron in the first round of the 2026 men's basketball NCAA Tournament. Follow for live score updates, highlights and more.

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TAMPA –- The 12th-seeded Akron Zips are back in the Big Dance for the third year in a row as they square off against the fifth-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders today, Friday, March 20, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa,

The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide play against the No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders in their second round March Madness game today. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. CT on TBS. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV.