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Akron Zips Face Texas Tech in NCAA First Round Showdown

3/20/2026

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The Akron Zips will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 20, 2026 at 12:40 p.m. ET in Tampa, Florida.
Akron is the No. 12 seed after winning the Mid-American Conference Tournament and owns a 29-5 record.
Texas Tech is the No. 5 seed with a 22-10 record and has lost three consecutive games.
Both teams excel in 3-point shooting, ranking first and second nationally.
Texas Tech is favored by 7.5 points and an over/under of 156.5 points, with the winner advancing to face the winner of the Alabama vs. Hofstra matchup.

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The Akron Zips will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 20, 2026 at 12:40 p.m. ET in Tampa, Florida.
Akron is the No. 12 seed after winning the Mid-American Conference Tournament and owns a 29-5 record.
Texas Tech is the No. 5 seed with a 22-10 record and has lost three consecutive games.
Both teams excel in 3-point shooting, ranking first and second nationally.
Texas Tech is favored by 7.5 points and an over/under of 156.5 points, with the winner advancing to face the winner of the Alabama vs. Hofstra matchup.