This afternoon the Memphis Tigers will take on the Saint Mary's Gaels in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Tip-off is at 12:45 and if you want to be around your fellow Tiger fans, The University of Memphis is hosting two watch parties!

You can go to either the University Center Ballroom or the Tigers of Memphis Restaurant on campus.

They say these two locations will be open for fans throughout the tournament.

Other Memphis area watch parties according to the University of Memphis:

Arlington - Game Time Sports

Bartlett - East End Grill

Collierville - Huey's

Cordova - T. J. Mulligan's

Downtown - Alfred's

East Memphis - Brookhaven Pub

Germantown - East End Grill

Midtown - Young Avenue Deli

Millington - Chili's

Olive Branch, MS - Buffalo Wild Wings

Southaven, MS - Fillin Station Grille

Summer Avenue - Central BBQ

University Area - Newby's Highland