Michigan guard Tre Donaldson, center, reacts after scoring a basket as UC San Diego guards Tyler McGhie, back, and Hayden Gray drop back on offense during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP

Michigan battles UC San Diego in the 2025 March Madness NCAA Tournament today. What is the start time? Channel? Where to stream? Live box scores? What we know

No. 5 Michigan plays No. 12 UC San Diego in first round of March Madness trying to reach the next round of NCAA tournament. Follow for live updates.

After a three-year hiatus from the NCAA Tournament, Michigan basketball made its triumphant return to March Madness. But as the 5-seed against 11-seed UC San Diego -- a popular upset pick -- would the Wolverines themselves be triumphant?

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its UC San Diego vs. Michigan picks for the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday

No. 5 seed Michigan proved a bit too much for No. 12 UC San Diego on Thursday night, overcoming Tyler McGhie’s 25 points to escape with a 68-65 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Wolverines are in the South region and are set to play a tough UC San Diego team that has the longest winning streak in the nation. CBS announced that Michigan basketball and UC San Diego will tip off at 10 p.m. EDT with the game being broadcast nationally on TBS.

The No. 12 seed UC Tritons will face No. 5 seed Michigan in the first round of the tournament. Here are a few ways to watch.

Madness first round includes No. 5 seed Michigan vs. No. 12 seed UC San Diego. Here are expert picks and predictions for the NCAA bracket.

The Michigan Wolverines are gearing up for their 2025 NCAA Tournament matchup against the UC San Diego Tritons.