After that game ends, No. 3 seed Illinois faces No. 2 seed Houston (10:09 p.m. TBS and March Madness Live) in arguably the best Sweet 16 matchup on the entire schedule. The winner of that game will face Iowa or Nebraska in Houston, with a trip to the Final Four on the line.

Here is everything you need to know about the first round of the NCAA Tournament, including TV and streaming options for Friday's March Madness games.

The Portland Trail Blazers play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday in an NBA matchup at Moda Center. Here are the details: PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (37-37) vs. DALLAS MAVERICKS (23-50) When: 7 p.m., Friday,

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What you need to know and how to watch Friday's Sweet 16 action in the 2026 NCAA Tournament