Auburn vs. Alabama State March Madness FREE STREAM today: How to watch NCAA first round

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The top-seeded Auburn Tigers square off against the 16th-seeded Alabama State Hornets in a South region first round March Madness matchup today – Thursday, March 20 – at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The early afternoon game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.

How do I watch Auburn vs. Alabama State for free?

This March Madness game will broadcast live on CBS with tipoff at 2:50 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.

Auburn (28-5) was ranked No. 1 in the nation a slew of weeks during the regular season as they navigated the SEC meatgrinder. The Tigers boast National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome, who is averaging 18.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Auburn was bounced out of the SEC tournament semifinals by Tennessee, 70-65.

Alabama State (20-15) kicked off March Madness with a Hail Mary from Micah Simpson to Amarr Knox in the final seconds, stunning St. Francis (PA) in the First Four on March 18 and setting the Hornets up with a matchup against Goliath. Alabama State defeated Jackson State in the SWAC championship game, 60-56.

The winner will play eighth-seeded Louisville or ninth-seeded Creighton in the second round on March 22.

What are the latest odds for Auburn vs. Alabama State?

Moneyline: AUB: (-32.5), ASU: (+32.5)

Spread: AUB: -20000, ASU: +3500

Over/Under: 149.5

Odds by DraftKings

Who is announcing Auburn vs. Alabama State?

Brian Anderson (play-by-play) and Jim Jackson (analyst) will be the announcers while Allie LaForce reports courtside.

Here’s more information on how to watch Auburn vs. Alabama State on TV or streaming services:

What: Men’s NCAA tournament first round: Auburn vs. Alabama State

When: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Time: 2:50 p.m. Eastern

Where: Rupp Arena | Lexington, Ky.

Channel: CBS

Best streaming options: Fubo (free trial and $20 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (half off first month) and Paramount Plus (free trial).

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