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NCAA Tournament Central

NCAA Tournament Central

The UCF men’s basketball team is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, receiving the program’s first at-large berth. The Knights are the ninth seed in the East Regional and defeated eighth seeded VCU on Friday by a score of 73-58. UCF will now take on top overall seed Duke on Sunday, March 24. We have what you need to know below.

 

Game Information

Matchup: #9 UCF (24-8) vs. #1 Duke (30-5)

Date: Sunday, March 24

Time: 5:15 p.m. ET

Location: Columbia, S.C.

Venue: Colonial Life Arena

 

Where to Watch

UCF’s Second Round game in the NCAA Tournament will be broadcast on CBS with Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson on the call. You can also watch the game live online via March Madness Live.

 

How to Listen

Voice of the Knights Marc Daniels and former UCF guard Taylor Young will be on the call for Sunday evening's game on FM 96.9/AM 740 The Game. There is no audio streaming of this broadcast due to NCAA regulations.

 

The game between the Knights and the Blue Devils will also be available on various radio stations nationally via Westwood One. The broadcast, with Brandon Gaudin and former Georgetown coaching legend John Thompson II, will also be available online on westwoodonesports.com and on Sirius 136/XM 202.

 

Going to the Game

Fans making the trip to Columbia to watch the Knights in their first NCAA Tournament since 2005 will be heading to Colonial Life Arena. There is plenty to learn about the 18,000-seat arena before making the trip. Before heading to South Carolina check out the venue’s A-to-Z Guide.

Staying Updated

UCF fans can always stay updated on all the happenings of the basketball team by following on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. There is also always the opportunity to follow along play-by-play with Live Stats via NCAA.com.

Watch Parties

Can’t make the trip? Don’t worry, Knight Nation will be holding a number of watch parties across the country to watch UCF in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. For all the information on watch parties, Click Here.

Feature Stories

UCFKnights.com - Chad Brown Eager for NCAA Tourney as Senior

UCFKnights.com - Tacko Fall Wouldn't Change a Thing in Final Season

Sports Illustrated - For UCF 7'6" Star Tacko Fall, There's No Ceiling

Orlando Sentinel - UCF elated to earn first NCAA Tournament at-large bid in school history

Orlando Sentinel - UCF begins NCAA Tournament journey eager to make a statement

FiveThirtyEight.com - Tacko Fall is 7-Foot-6. And He's Breaking Basketball

UCFKnights.com - BJ Taylor Brings Hometown Pride to NCAA Tourney


Wednesday, March 20

Photo Gallery

At the Mic: Media Availability

Watch: Orlando to Columbia


Thursday, March 21

Photo Gallery

Press Conference

Watch: Open Practice Day

Story: Knights Prepped for Tourney

Friday, March 22

Photo Gallery: Shootaround

Postgame Notes Recap

Quotes | Box Score (pdf) | Box Score (html)

Feature Game Story

Watch: NCAA.com Highlights

Watch: Tacko with Andy Katz

Watch: Postgame Press Conference

Photo Gallery: UCF vs. VCU

Saturday, March 23
Photo Gallery
Press Conference Video
Watch: Ceasar at the Mic
Story: The Many Story Lines of Second Round
Press Conference Quotes

Second Round National Stories
SBNation - Zion Williamson vs. Tacko Fall is the NCAA Tournament matchup we deserve

ESPN.com - UCF's Fall: 'I won't allow' Zion to posterize me
NCAA.com - Zion Williamson vs. Tacko Fall: A look at Sunday’s must-watch NCAA tournament matchup
Sports Illustrated - Tacko Fall Is a Basketball Spectacle to Rival Zion Williamson. Now They Share the Same Stage
Sports Center - Tacko Fall can clog lane vs. Zion Williamson, Duke - Jay Bilas
Bleacher Report - Can 7'6" Tacko Fall Finally Be the Player Who Intimidates Zion Williamson?
Sporting News - March Madness 2019: Tacko vs. Zion is a heavyweight battle unlike any we've seen

Sunday, March 24
Photo Gallery: Shootaround