The NCAA Basketball 2013 Tournament tips off with a total of 16 games as 32 teams attempt to advance to the third round of the action. Check out the entire Thursday schedule so you won't miss any of the games. We start with the first game of the day at 12:15 p.m. ET and then there's non-stop action until the last game tips off at 9:57 p.m. ET
Check out these top teams in action.
First up, Michigan State (3) vs. Valparaiso (14) at 12:15 p.m. ET. These two teams lock up in Midwest region battle as they attempt to advance. As for Michigan St., they will be attempting to prevent an upset. Valparaiso went 26-7 while Michigan St. went 25-8.
Gonzaga (1) vs. Southern University (16) at 4:10 p.m. ET. Gonzaga finished their season 31-2, taking the No. 1 honors in the West. Southern University finished 23-9 and are the last seed. Is there a chance we can see a 16th seed eliminating a No. 1 team? Tune in to watch.
N.C. A&T (16) vs. Louisville (1) at 6:50 p.m. ET. Best believe Rick Pitino will not be embarrassed tonight. If his Cardinals are trailing, that full court press is coming out in full effect. Louisville defended their Big East championship and now they look forward to possibly winning the tournament as they are the heavy favorite. N.C. A&T finished their season 20-16 and will try defeating Louisville who is No. 1 overall and finished the year 29-5.
Montana (13) vs. Syracuse (4) at 9:57 p.m. ET. For those of you who want to enjoy a night cap, Syracuse will make things interesting with their late game on Thursday night, that might leak into Friday morning. They take on a Montana that has a very similar record as they finished their year 25-6 while Syracuse went 26-9.
Check out the remainder of the schedule in order based on their tip off times. Check time and locations of these games in case you're in the area.
Bucknell (11) vs. Butler (6) - 12:40 p.m. ET in Lexington, Kentucky
Wichita St. (9) vs. Pittsburgh (8)- 1:40 p.m. ET in Salt Lake City, Utah
New Mexico St. (13) vs. Saint Louis (4)- 2:10 p.m. ET San Jose, California
St. Mary's CAL (11) vs. Memphis (6)- 2:45 p.m. ET Auburn Hills, Michigan
Davidson (14) vs. Marquette (3)- 3:10 p.m. ET Lexington, Kentucky
Oregon (12) vs. Oklahoma State (5)- 4:40 p.m. ET San Jose, California
South Dakota St. (13) vs. Michigan (4)- 7:15 p.m. ET Auburn Hills, Michigan
Belmont (11) vs. Arizona (6)- 7:20 p.m. ET Salt Lake City, Utah
California (12) vs. UNLV (5)- 7:27 p.m. ET San Jose, California
Missiori (9) vs. Colorado State (8)- 9:20 p.m. ET Lexington, Kentucky
Akron (12) vs. VCU (5)- 9:45 p.m. ET Auburn Hills, Michigan
Harvard (14) vs. New Mexico (3)- 9:50 p.m. ET Salt Lake City, Utah
