The Alabama Crimson Tide Dominates College of Charleston, Set to Face Grand Canyon in NCAA Second Round
The Alabama Crimson Tide had a stellar opening weekend in the NCAA Tournament, delivering a classic beatdown of the College of Charleston Cougars. The Tide shot an impressive 13/23 from three-point range, scoring 109 points on 1.31 Points Per Possession. Standout player Mark Sears led the charge with a 30-point performance, along with five assists in a dominating display.
With UAB and Auburn already eliminated from the tournament, Alabama now stands as the last SEC team remaining in the competition. They will face off against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the Second Round, who secured their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory.
Led by head coach Bryce Drew, the Grand Canyon team boasts strong athleticism and a knack for drawing fouls. Their starting lineup includes key players such as Tyon Grant-Foster, Gabe McGlothan, and Rayshon Harrison. Grand Canyon emphasizes getting to the free-throw line and crashing the glass to secure rebounds.
For Alabama, the focus will be on preventing fouls, improving rebounding, and maintaining their hot perimeter shooting against Grand Canyon. The Tide has a chance to make their third Sweet Sixteen appearance in only four seasons if they can secure a victory in this matchup. Alabama is listed as a 6-point favorite over Grand Canyon, and fans can catch the game on TBS at 6:10 PM CDT.
As the excitement continues to build in the NCAA Tournament, all eyes will be on Alabama as they aim to advance to the next round and keep their championship hopes alive. Stay tuned for what promises to be an intense and thrilling matchup between the Crimson Tide and the Grand Canyon Antelopes.
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