There are several ways fans can take in all the action as the NDSU Bison men’s basketball team faces off Friday, March 22, against five-time national champion Duke University.

The NCAA tournament first-round game is set to tip-off at 6:10 p.m. at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.

The game will be broadcast nationally by CBS, aired in our area on KXJB-TV (channel four).

You also can view the contest at ncaa.com, which will livestream the game.

On radio, you can listen on Westwood One Sports or tune in locally to107.9 The Fox, Bison 1660 or 92.7 FM.

NDSU students can gather at a watch party Friday at 6 p.m. at the SHAC. There will be free pizza and raffle prizes.

If you plan to attend the game in person, the NDSU Alumni Association will host the “NDSU Men’s Basketball First Round Social” on Friday at 3 p.m. (4 p.m.ET) at Twin Peaks, located at 600 Gervais Street in Columbia.

The restaurant is less than a mile from the area and free parking is available at Twin Peaks. Free NDSU basketball buttons will be handed out to attendees – one per person and there is a limited quantity. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

In addition, here is a list of Team Maker establishments that are preferred viewing sites for Bison Athletics.

And if you like statistics, the NCAA is providing live information as the game occurs.

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