How to Watch NCAA Tournament, Second Round, McNeese vs. Purdue: Stream Men’s College Basketball Live, TV Channel

McNeese became the latest 12th seed to win in the NCAA tournament, takes on No. 4 seed Purdue on Saturday

One of the more well-known upset specials in NCAA tournament play is the 12th seed vs. 5th seed matchup in the first round. McNeese (28-6) became the latest No. 12 seed to advance, getting the program’s first-ever win at the Big Dance on Thursday. On Saturday afternoon, the Cowboys take on fourth-seeded Purdue (23-11) in a Midwest Regional second-round game at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. The Boilermakers are in their 10th straight NCAA tourney and lost in the championship game a season ago. It is McNeese’s second straight edition of March Madness after a first-round loss in 2024.

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Game Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Game Time: 12:10 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

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The Cowboys led by as much as 24 early in the second half and held off a furious rally by No. 5 seed Clemson for a 69-67 first-round victory on Thursday night. Brandon Murray scored 21 points, Quadir Copeland added 16 and Christian Shumate finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Javohn Garcia leads the team at 12.6 points per game, with Sincere Parker netting 12.1 points a night and Joe Charles averaging 8.5 points and 7.0 boards.

Purdue’s dominance on the offensive glass was key in its 75-63 victory over No. 13 seed High Point on Thursday. The Boilermakers got 20 second-chance points off 19 offensive boards, with Trey Kaufman-Renn scoring 21 points and Braden Smith adding 20 points and six assists. Camden Heide finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kaufman-Renn averages 20.2 points and 6.3 boards while Smith posts 16.2 points and 8.6 assists per game.

Saturday’s game marks just the second meeting between the programs, with the Boilermakers taking a lopsided win at home in November 2016. Matt Painter is 470-214 in his 20th season at Purdue, with 16 NCAA tourney bids in that span. Will Wade has a 50-8 mark in his second season at McNeese.