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The first game of the round of 64 is a classic 5-seed/12-seed showdown between (5) Notre Dame and (12) Princeton. This is a dangerous spot for the Fighting Irish to be in, so they will most definitely be on high alert. There were two 12-seed upsets last year, as Arkansas Little-Rock knocked off Purdue 85-83 in double OT and Yale beat Baylor 79-75. And since the NCAA Tournament field expanded to 64 teams in 1985, 12-seeds have beaten 5-seeds 35.94% of the time.
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This will be #14 Notre Dame’s (25-9, 12-6 ACC) third straight March Madness appearance, and the Fighting Irish made quite a bit of noise in their last two tournament trips. Mike Brey’s bunch has made it to two consecutive Elite Eights, and they will be a serious threat in this year’s West region.
As for Princeton, this is their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2011, and they will try to pick up their first March Madness win since they beat UNLV 69-57 in the 1998 first round. But don’t let this lack of recent tournament success fool you, as Princeton can really play. They’ve had an unreal season up to this point, going 20-6 overall, 14-0 in conference play, and winning the first ever Ivy League Tournament.
Now that the stage has been set, let’s breakdown all of the ways you can watch the game.
Notre Dame vs. Princeton Viewing Details
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017
Time: 12: 15 P.M. EST
Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
TV Channel: CBS (Check local listings)
Spread: Notre Dame -6.5, O/U 134
How To Live Stream Notre Dame vs. Princeton Online
Your best bet for watching Notre Dame battle Princeton via a live stream is through the NCAA’s official site. Because this game is being broadcast on CBS, you won’t even need a cable or satellite provider to watch the action.
You can also live stream CBS online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Watch Notre Dame vs. Princeton On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch today’s game on your TV or computer, you can still roll with the NCAA. Here are the links to download their app from the App Store and Google Play.
For DIRECTV users, you can watch CBS on DIRECTV’s app. DIRECTV NOW is available for download at the App Store and Google Play.
