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. The game is scheduled to start at 12:40 p.

Madison Booker set the Longhorns' scoring record for the NCAA Tournament as Texas shook off an early test from Oregon and strolled to 100-58 victory at Moody Center.

As the Tide prepares for its next opponent, here’s what to know about UM. This is a different caliber of opponent than Alabama has been used to. The Wolverines are the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region,