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How to watch- Arkansas basketball vs Texas Tech, NCAA Tournament

The Hogs battle with Texas Tech in the Sweet Sixteen.
ByAustin Farmer|
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (4) reacts after a basket during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (4) reacts after a basket during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

As improbable as it might've seemed Two months ago, Arkansas basketball has made it to the Sweet Sixteen for the fourth time in five years. The roller coaster ride has had its ups and downs, but for the moment, it's climbing the tracks potentially toward another Elite Eight appearance. The only thing that stands in their way is a hot Texas Tech team.

The Red Raiders boast something the Razorbacks have yet to encounter in the NCAA Tournament thus far: a great three-point shooting game. Despite shooting a measly 25 percent from the arc the past two games, the Red Raiders averaged 35 percent in the past 10 games (37.9 on the season), attempting 51.3 percent of their baskets from deep. It's not necessarily about the quality of shots but the quantity for Texas Tech.

However, Tech is one of the Slower-tempo teams in the country, according to KenPom.com, ranking 15th of the 16 teams left in the field. If Arkansas can push Texas Tech to play at the Razorbacks' tempo (ranked 18th in the country), it could be enough to knock the Red Raiders out of rhythm, giving Arkansas a slight edge.

To see how the game plays out, here's how you can watch Arkansas basketball vs Texas Tech:

How to watch or listen to Arkansas basketball vs. Texas Tech: NCAA Tournament

1. Arkansas basketball vs Texas Tech: How to watch

Trevon Brazile shoots a basket during practice before Arkansas' game against Texas Tech.
Mar 26, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Casmir Chavis (5) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 9:09 (CT)
  • Network: TBS

2. Arkansas vs Texas Tech: How to Listen

The Razorbacks celebrate after defeating St. John's.
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and teammates celebrate after defeating the St. John's Red Storms in a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
  • Fayetteville: Station KQSM-FM, Channel 92.1
  • Little Rock: Station KABZ-FM, Channel 103.7
  • Texarkana: Station KKTK-AM, Channel AM 1400
  • Jonesboro: Station KJXK-FM, Channel 106.5

3. Arkansas vs Texas Tech betting odds

Jonas Aidoo and Sadiku Ibine Ayo fight for a board during the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jonas Aidoo (9) and St. John's Red Storm forward Sadiku Ibine Ayo (2) rebound during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Betting odds courtesy of FanDuel.com

Spread: -5.5 Texas Tech

Arkansas moneyline: +190

Texas Tech moneyline: -235

Over/under: 147.5

4. Key Texas Tech players

Darrion Williams reacts to a basket against Drake in the Round of 32.
Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) reacts after a play against the Drake Bulldogs during the second half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images | Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images
  • F JT Toppin.: 18.1 Pts, 56.2 FG%, 9.3 Reb
  • F Darrion Williams: 14.7 Pts, 35 3FG%, 5.4 Reb, 3.7 Ast
  • G Elijah Hawkins: 9.4 Pts, 33.3 FG%, 3.5 Reb, 6.5 Ast, 1.6 Stl

5. Key Arkansas players

Jonas Aidoo reacts after a play during the round of 32 game against St. John's
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jonas Aidoo (9) reacts after a play during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
  • F Jonas Aidoo: 6.9 Pts, 56.9 FG%, 4.9 Reb, 1.1 Blk
  • G DJ Wagner: 11.1 Pts, 40.2 FG%, 2.7 Reb, 3.6 Ast
  • F Trevon Brazile: 6.7 Pts, 60.6 FG%, 36 3 FG%, 5.4 Reb, 1.1 Blk

6. Texas Tech head coach

Head coach of Texas Tech, Grant McCasland, preview matchup with Arkansa
Mar 26, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland addresses the media in a press conference during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
  • Record at Texas Tech: 50-19
  • Second season with the Red Raiders
  • Has led Texas Tech to back-to-back 20-win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances.

7. Arkansas head coach John Calipari

Arkansas head coach John Calipari preview matchup with Texas Tech.
March 26, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari addresses the media in a press conference during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
  • Career Record: 877-276 (.760)
  • First season with the Hogs
  • Naismith Hall of Fame Coach
  • Six Final Four births, three national title games and a national championship
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