Where to watch Texas vs. Illinois in women's March Madness: TV channel, time
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Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run
Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament.
All-American Madison Booker and the No. 1 Texas women's basketball team hosts No. 8 Illinois in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament today.
The Longhorns are 16-0 at home this season behind Booker, the SEC Player of the Year, who averaged 20.5 points on 45% shooting and 7.6 rebounds over the last eight games. This season marked the first time Texas notched 30 wins since the 2003-04 campaign.
The Illini, powered by forward Kendall Bostic, are looking to make a Sweet 16 appearance for the third time and the first time since 1998. Bostic is averaging 15.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.
Here's how to watch Texas vs. Illinois.
Where to watch Texas vs. Illinois: TV channel, time, live stream
Game Day: Monday, March 24, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025 Game Time: 2 p.m. ET
2 p.m. ET Location: Moody Center in Austin, Texas
Moody Center in Austin, Texas TV Channel: ESPN
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