College basketball fans are in for a treat as both the Big West and MPSF tournaments continue with crucial matchups that will determine which teams advance to the later rounds.
The Big West Tournament's first round kicks off with fourth-seeded UC San Diego facing fifth-seeded UC Santa Barbara at 9:30 PM CST. This closely-ranked matchup promises competitive action as both teams look to secure their place in the next round. Viewers can catch all the action on ESPN.
Following this game, third-seeded UC Irvine will battle sixth-seeded CSUN in another Big West first-round contest scheduled for midnight (12:00 AM CST). This late-night showdown will also be broadcast on ESPN, giving basketball enthusiasts plenty of content to enjoy.
Meanwhile, the MPSF Tournament continues with its third round, featuring Pepperdine (4th seed) against Grand Canyon (5th seed) at 7:00 PM CST. According to Statbet, these similarly ranked teams have shown comparable offensive statistics throughout the season, suggesting we might see a closely contested affair. This game will be available for streaming on B1G+.
The MPSF action continues later in the evening as third-seeded BYU takes on sixth-seeded Stanford at 10:00 PM CST, also streaming on B1G+. With seeds separated by three positions, BYU enters as the favorite, but tournament play often brings unexpected performances and potential upsets.
With four compelling matchups across two tournaments, college basketball fans have plenty of reasons to stay tuned as teams battle for tournament advancement and keeping their championship hopes alive.
