Alabama Basketball Set to Face Texas Tech in March Madness Round of 64 Alabama basketball secured its place in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after defeating No. 13 seed Hofstra 90-70 on Friday, March 20. The No. 4 seed Crimson Tide advanced to face No. 5 seed Texas Tech, which had previously eliminated Akron 91-71 in the round of 64. The matchup between Alabama and Texas Tech is set for Sunday, March 22, with the game scheduled to begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. CT. The contest will be broadcast on TBS, with viewers able to stream the game via Sling. Fans can tune in to catch the action as Alabama looks to continue its tournament run. The Crimson Tide’s 2025-26 season has included a mix of victories and challenges. Key highlights include a 91-62 win over North Dakota on November 3, a 103-96 victory at St. John’s in Madison Square Garden on November 8, and a 90-86 triumph at Illinois on November 19. The team also participated in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas from November 24-27, where they faced Gonzaga, UNLV, and Maryland, securing wins against the latter two. Alabama’s schedule continued with strong performances in December, including a 90-84 win over Clemson in the SEC/ACC Challenge, a 97-55 victory against UTSA, and a 104-93 win over USF. The team’s success extended into January, with wins over Kentucky, Texas A&M, Auburn, and Mississippi State, though they faced setbacks against Florida and Texas. In February, Alabama maintained its momentum with wins over Texas, Missouri, and Ole Miss, though they lost to Florida. The team’s March schedule included a 96-84 victory over Auburn and a 90-70 win against Hofstra, securing their spot in the second round.#ncaa_tournament #tbs #alabama_basketball #texas_tech #players_era_festival
