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What time is Duke basketball vs Mount St. Mary's? Here's how to watch the March Madness First Round game

Duke enters this matchup as a strong favorite

What time is Duke basketball vs Mount St. Mary's? Here's how to watch the March Madness First Round game

The stage is set for an exciting opening matchup in the 2025 NCAA Tournament as the Duke Blue Devils, coming off a historic ACC Tournament victory, face the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers. After a season of waiting, Duke finally knows who their first opponent will be, and it's Mount St. Mary's, who earned their spot after a First Four win.

Duke, under the leadership of head coach Jon Scheyer, enters this matchup as a strong favorite. This year's team is notable for being the first in the post-Mike Krzyzewski era, but they have more than proved themselves. The Blue Devils finished the season 31-3, with a dominant run through the ACC Tournament. The star of the show is freshman Cooper Flagg, who has been a revelation for Duke. Flagg leads the team in several key statistics: 18.9 points per game, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game. Despite an ankle injury suffered during the ACC Tournament, Flagg has been cleared to play, providing a major boost for Duke.

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Alongside Flagg, Duke's offense is powered by Kon Knueppel, who averages 14.4 points per game, and Tyrese Proctor, who adds 12.0 points per game. Their dynamic play has helped the Blue Devils maintain a high level of play all season long.

On the other side, Mount St. Mary's enters this matchup with a 23-12 record and fresh off winning the MAAC Tournament. This is a historic season for the Mountaineers, as they have come a long way since finishing with a 13-19 record just a year ago. In their first year under head coach Donny Lind, Mount St. Mary's has demonstrated resilience, culminating in a thrilling First Four win over American University to secure their shot at Duke.

The Mountaineers are led by Dola Adebayo, who averages 13.4 points per game and leads the team in blocks with 1.1 per contest. Xavier Lipscomb, who dishes out 4.4 assists per game, and Jedy Cordilla, who leads the team in rebounds with 7.3, are also crucial to Mount St. Mary's success. The team will look to sophomore Dallas Hobbs, who scored 17 points against American, to continue his strong play as they face off against one of the premier programs in college basketball.

Despite their underdog status, Mount St. Mary's is hoping to pull off an upset and continue their Cinderella run in March Madness.

What time is Duke vs. Mount St. Mary's?

The game is set to tip off on Friday, March 21, at 2:50 p.m. ET.

How to watch Duke vs. Mount St. Mary's?

The game will be broadcast live on CBS, with Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and Tracy Wolfson on commentary. Fans can also stream the game live on Fubo, which offers a free trial, or on Paramount+, which is the streaming service for all CBS games in the tournament.

Where is Duke vs. Mount St. Mary's taking place?

The game will take place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, setting the stage for an exciting matchup between two teams looking to make their mark in this year's NCAA Tournament.

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