LSU vs. Rice Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the March Madness Women’s Game Online

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Quick Answer: Watch the LSU vs. Rice women’s March Madness game online for free with a trial to DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.

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The first round of the women’s March Madness tournament kicks off today, with 64 NCAA teams setting their sights on making it to the national championship game next month. Led by LSU star Angel Reese, today’s first-round showdown has the No. 3-seeded and second-ranked team in the SEC Tigers hosting the 14-seed Rice Owls in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Here’s where fans can livestream the LSU vs. Rice women’s March Madness basketball game, even if you don’t have cable.

What Channel Is the LSU vs. Rice March Madness Game on Today?

The first-round LSU vs. Rice women’s basketball game airs live on ESPN today.

How to Watch LSU vs. Rice March Madness Women’s Game Online

Not sure where to watch ESPN without cable? Check out the below streaming services for access to the channel:

Stream LSU vs. Rice on DirecTV Stream

Fans can watch today’s LSU vs. Rice basketball game online, even if you’ve cut the cord. DirecTV Stream carries ESPN in its Choice + Sports plan, which comes with a five-day free trial. Once your free trial ends, the subscription costs $98.99/month plus tax for your first month, then increases to $123.98 a month. It’s one of our top choices for streaming local and national sports without having to pay for pricey cable TV packages.

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Stream LSU vs. Rice on fuboTV

That’s not the only streaming service that offers a free trial to watch today’s LSU vs. Rice basketball game online. Fubo’s plan comes with a seven-day free trial, and carries ESPN in addition to 199 channels. If you want to continue streaming after the trial, a fuboTV Pro plan currently costs $59.99/month for your first month before going back to its normal price of $79.99/month.

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Stream LSU vs. Rice on Sling

Sling’s Orange package currently carries 32 channels, including ESPN, to watch this afternoon’s LSU vs. Rice game. Subscriptions start at a discounted $30 a month for your first month for the Sling Orange plan. The package costs $40 a month after your first 30 days of streaming, and you’ll also get access to other sports-specific channels like ESPN2 and ESPN3.

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Stream LSU vs. Rice on Hulu + Live TV

Basketball fans can also livestream the first-round matchup between LSU and Rice with a Hulu + Live TV plan. You’ll have to sit through some ads, but the subscription includes access to ESPN, in addition to 90+ live channels to boot. Disney+ and ESPN+ also now come included with the subscription, making it one of the best streaming bundles for your money.

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What Time Is the LSU vs. Rice March Madness Game on TV?

The LSU vs. Rice women’s basketball game starts at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT today, March 22, 2024.

LSU vs. Rice Odds

With the game minutes away, oddsmakers currently have LSU taking home a win today, with the SEC team as the (-28.5) favorite over the Owls (+28.5).

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