March Madness Fever Hits Boardman: How to Catch Tonight’s Big Game

As the NCAA Tournament heats up, local sports fans in Boardman are looking for ways to catch the action. While our local teams aren’t on the court tonight, the excitement of March Madness is a universal thrill, and a major matchup between Utah State and Arizona is drawing attention across the Columbia Basin.

For residents looking to stream the game without a cable subscription, several free, legal options are available. Major network websites and apps that carry tournament games often offer a limited-time free viewing window, requiring only an email to register. Local sports bars, like those along Boardman’s main drag, are also prime spots to experience the communal energy of the tournament.

“It’s a great time of year,” said Mike Torrez, manager of The River’s Edge in downtown Boardman. “We get farmers, plant workers, everyone coming in to grab a burger and cheer. Even when it’s not the Ducks or Beavers playing, a good bracket-busting upset gets everyone going.”

The tournament’s schedule means games run late into the evening, a reminder for shift workers at the data centers or the Port of Morrow that a thrilling finish might be waiting when they clock out. Whether gathered around a tablet during a break or settling in at home, Boardman’s community is finding ways to join in on one of the nation’s biggest sporting events.