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March Madness: Panthers vs. Hawks in First Four Showdown
18 Mar
Summary
- Prairie View A&M Panthers meet Lehigh Mountain Hawks in a First Four game.
- The matchup is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET.
- Viewers can watch the game on truTV or stream it via SlingTV.

The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament commences with a thrilling First Four play-in game on Wednesday, March 18. The Prairie View A&M Panthers will face the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in this pivotal matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage available on truTV. Fans also have the option to stream the game live via SlingTV, providing multiple ways to witness the start of March Madness.
The Panthers enter the game with an 18-17 record, including a 9-9 conference standing. The Mountain Hawks concluded their regular season with an 18-16 overall record and an 11-7 mark in their conference. This game is the first of two First Four matchups scheduled for Wednesday, preceding the start of the first round on Thursday, March 19.




