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March Madness games tonight: How to watch Mount St. Mary's vs. American University and Xavier vs. Texas

Q: What are the March Madness games tonight?

On Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, Mount St. Mary's faces American University at 6:40 PM EST. Later tonight, at 9:10 PM EST, Xavier takes on Texas.

Q: How can I watch the March Madness games tonight?

You will need a streaming service provider or a channel with access to TruTV. TruTV is broadcasting all First Four March Madness coverage, including tonight’s final matchups. You can watch via Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV, with free trial options available.

Q: Who is winning each matchup?

American University is expected to secure a win over Mount St. Mary's, given their dominant 14-2 home record. Xavier, despite being only a -2.5 favorite, is projected to advance over Texas, as their overall stats outperform the Longhorns.

By Russell Raunam | Last updated Mar 19, 2025 8:14 PM ET

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The Yardbarker streaming team correctly predicted the outcomes of the First Four games last night. Now, we've got you covered with the final and adrenaline-filled First Four matchup times tonight — including predictions and where to watch the two games.

The American University Eagles will lock up the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers as they play on their home court. The Xavier Musketeers are -2.5 point favorites, and in games where 3-pointers decide the winner, it looks like the Longhorns are headed home.

What are the March Madness games tonight?

Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

Matchup: Mount St. Mary's vs. American - happening now
Time: 3:40 PM (PST), 4:40 PM (MST), 6:40 PM (EST)
Looks like Mount St. Mary's is going to win

Later tonight

Matchup: Xavier vs. Texas
Time: 6:10 PM (PST), 7:10 PM (MST), 9:10 PM (EST)

How can I watch the March Madness games tonight?

You'll need a streaming service provider or a channel with access to TruTV. TruTV is broadcasting all First Four March Madness coverage and will livestream the final two games tonight.

Also, Sling offers TruTV as part of its Sling Blue package to catch the final night of the First Four.

Provider	Deal
Sling TV	50% off your first month
DIRECTV STREAM	5-day free trial
Hulu + LIVE TV	3-day free trial
YouTube TV	7-day free trial

Who is winning each matchup?

AU is taking the win. The American University Eagles are 14-2 at home — guess where they play? At home. Expect Mount St. Mary's to be headed on the bus home tonight.
Although only a -2.5 favorite, the Xavier Musketeers are making it into the 64-team bracket. The Longhorns are a hype team, and even at home, Xavier has the better stat line.

This will conclude the March Madness First Four and officially begin the Madness...

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