The NCAA Tournament Schedule: Ole Miss Basketball vs. Iowa State Cyclones Start Time

Chris Beard and Co. headline an impress Sunday slate, Rebels searching for a Sweet 16 berth.

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Sean Pedulla (3) and forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) celebrate after a play during the first half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Chris Beard and the No. 3 seeded Ole Miss Rebels will square off against the Iowa State Cyclones on Sunday night in Milwaukee (Wisc.) for a chance to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16.

Beard and Co. are coming off of a thrilling First Round win over the North Carolina Tar Heels to reach the Round of 32.

Now, it's a date against Iowa State inching closer with the Rebels ready for the challenge that lies ahead.

"Nothing but respect for Iowa State. T.J. (Otzelberger) does a great job. Their team has an identity, doesn’t take long to figure it out. They’re physical. They’re connected. They’re hard-playing guys.

"I think it’s a great coaching fit, T.J., with Iowa State. He’s impacted that program for a long time, not only as a head coach, but as an assistant coach. And we competed against each other along the way.

"But, yes, a physical, hard-playing team that doesn’t beat themselves. So, again, we’ll have to play our best 40 minutes of the season to try to get to next weekend."

It'll be a tall task for the Rebels with Beard's group entering the matchup as near five-point underdogs, but all eyes will be on the critical matchup for a chance to survive and advance.

THANK YOU REBEL NATION 🫶@CoachBeard x #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/bvIUchS2uO

— Ole Miss Men’s Basketball (@OleMissMBB) March 22, 2025

A look into the Sunday slate with tip-off times and television channels.

The Sunday Schedule: NCAA Tournament Second Round

(All Times Eastern)

South Region – Atlanta
No. 3 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Ole Miss
7:45 p.m. ET – truTV
No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 10 New Mexico
8:40 p.m. ET – TNT

East Region – Newark
No. 1 Duke vs. No. 9 Baylor
2:40 p.m. ET – CBS
No. 4 Arizona vs. No. 5 Oregon
9:40 p.m. ET – TBS

No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 7 Saint Mary’s
6:10 p.m. ET – TNT

Midwest Region – Indianapolis
No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Illinois
5:15 p.m. ET – CBS

West Region – San Francisco
No. 1 Florida vs. No. 8 UCONN
12:10 p.m. ET – CBS
No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 12 Colorado State
7:10 p.m. ET – TBS

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