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There are plenty of college basketball games lined up on Tuesday, Dec. 16 including 14 featuring ranked squads in either men’s or women’s college hoops.
The majority of the college basketball games Tuesday are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. EST or later and will be broadcast on various channels including ESPN, Peacock and Big Ten Network. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package. Peacock has plans starting at $7.99 a month and offers exclusive access to certain Big Ten and Big East games.
| Streaming Service | Starting Monthly Price | Free Trial | Free Trial Length | Max Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $89.99 | Yes | 5 days | $40 off first month |
| FuboTV | $55.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| ESPN | $12.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
| Peacock | $7.99 | No | N/A | Get 12 months for the price of 10 through annual packages |
The one ranked team to take the court earlier in the day was No. 5 LSU, who dominated Morgan State 91-33. The Tigers improved to 12-0 with the victory as every player scored and five scored in double figures, led by Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams with 14 each. MiLaysia Fulwiley went for 11 off the bench and Grace Knox had 10 points and seven rebounds, five of which were offensive, while Jada Richard added 10 of her own.
The lone game between two ranked opponents is on the men’s side, where No. 20 Tennessee is hosting No. 11 Louisville. No. 1 Arizona is in action, as well as No. 3 Duke, No. 5 UConn, No. 9 Michigan State and No. 10 BYU.
Top 25 College Basketball Schedule for Tuesday, Dec. 16
| Who (Men’s or Women’s) | Time | Where | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb Bisons vs. No. 3 Duke Blue Devils (Men’s) | 6 p.m. EST | Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. | ACC Network |
| Toledo Rockets vs. No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (Men’s) | 6:30 p.m. EST | Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. | Peacock |
| No. 11 Louisville Cardinals vs. No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers (Men’s) | 7 p.m. EST | Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn. | ESPN |
| DePaul Blue Demons vs. No. 22 St. John’s Red Storm (Men’s) | 7 p.m. EST | Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y. | Peacock |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs. No. 9 TCU Horned Frogs (Women’s) | 7:30 p.m. EST | Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas | ESPN+ |
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels (Men’s) | 8 p.m. EST | Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. | ACC Network |
| North Colorado Bears vs. No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders (Men’s) | 8 p.m. EST | United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas | ESPN+ |
| Butler Bulldogs vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies (Men’s) | 8:30 p.m. EST | PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn. | Peacock |
| Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (Men’s) | 9 p.m. EST | McKale Memorial Center in Tuscon, Ariz. | ESPN+ |
| Pacific Tigers vs. No. 10 BYU Cougars (Men’s) | 9 p.m. EST | Marriott Center in Provo, Utah | ESPN+ |
| Queens University Royals vs. No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks (Men’s) | 9 p.m. EST | Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. | SEC Network |
| Towson Tigers vs. No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks (Men’s) | 9 p.m. EST | Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. | ESPN2 |
| Cal Poly Mustangs vs. No. 4 UCLA Bruins (Women’s) | 10 p.m. EST | Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles | Big Ten Network |
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN; Peacock
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