92.9 FM ESPN is Memphis' Sports Station following the Memphis Tigers in the NCAA Tournament. Geoff Calkins is LIVE in Seattle with the Tigers and was live Thursday on 92.9 FM ESPN.
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Later on Thursday Parth Upadhyaya from the Daily Memphian joined Jason Smith to talk about Tyrese Hunter potential loss and who steps up.
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The upcoming NCAA Tournament matchup between the No. 5 seed Memphis Tigers and the No. 12 seed Colorado State Rams is set for Friday, March 21, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
The game will tip off at 1 p.m. in Memphis and will be broadcast on TBS.
Memphis enters the tournament with a 29-5 record, having secured the American Athletic Conference championship.
Despite their higher seed, the Tigers open as slight underdogs, with Colorado State initally favored by 2.5 points. That number, as of Thursday morning, was down to -1.5.
This anomaly has drawn attention, as it's uncommon for a higher-seeded team to be the underdog in the opening round.
Colorado State, boasting a 26-7 record, claimed the Mountain West Conference championship to earn their tournament berth.
The Rams are considered a strong mid-major team, with analysts predicting potential upsets in the tournament's early stages.
Historically, 5 vs. 12 matchups have been ripe for upsets, adding intrigue to this contest. In the 2024 tournament, two 12-seeded teams advanced past the first round, underscoring the unpredictability of these pairings.
The winner of this game will advance to face either No. 4 seed Maryland or No. 13 seed Grand Canyon in the next round.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Colorado State can live up to the expectations of a potential upset, or if Memphis will assert their higher seed status to move forward in the tournament.
Listen for all the hoops anlaysis live on 92.9 FM ESPN, Memphis' Sports Station.
