Game time set for Marquette men's basketball vs Western Kentucky in 2024 NCAA Tournament opener

Marquette fans who were hoping for a night game Friday are out of luck.

Those who were hoping to travel to Indianapolis on the same day to watch the second-seeded Golden Eagles (25-9) face No. 15 seed Western Kentucky (22-11) in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament will have to get going before the sun comes up.

Marquette plays the first game of the afternoon session at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 1 p.m. CT.

Here's what to know about the start time for Marquette vs. Western Kentucky:

What time does Marquette play Western Kentucky in 2024 NCAA Tournament?

• Date: Friday, March 22

• Time: Approximately 1 p.m. CT

What channel is Marquette vs. Western Kentucky Friday?

• TV: TBS

• Stream: You can stream the game through the March Madness App or your television or streaming carrier. FUBO offers a free trial.

• Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Dan Bonner and Stan Van Gundy (analysts) will call the game. Andy Katz is the sideline reporter.

How can I listen to the Marquette-Western Kentucky game on the radio?

• The game's on ESPN Milwaukee WKTI FM-94.5 in Milwaukee, plus WCUB 980 AM in Two Rivers, WDLB 1450 AM in Marshfield, WSCO 95.3 FM/1570 AM in Appleton and WSCO 99.1 FM in Oshkosh.

• Steve "Homer" True (play-by-play) and Tony Smith (analyst) will call the game.

Is the Marquette-Western Kentucky game on SiriusXM Radio?

Yes, the broadcast is on Channel 204.

Marquette vs. Western Kentucky betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday

• Spread: Marquette (-14)

• Over/under: 158.5 points

• Moneyline: Marquette -1000, Western Kentucky +650

Marquette Basketball Schedule

The Golden Eagles finished 25-9 and 14-6 in the Big East conference. Their best wins were at Illinois, Kansas in the Maui Invitational and Creighton at Fiserv Forum. They had a 1-4 record against the other two Big East teams in the tournament (Connecticut, Creighton).

Marquette basketball's March Madness tournament history

Marquette will be playing in their 36th NCAA Tournament. Marquette won its only national championship in 1977 and reached the Final Four in 1974 and 2003.

Last season the Golden Eagles also received a No. 2 seed and defeated Vermont before losing to Michigan State.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Game time set for Marquette vs Western Kentucky in March Madness opener