NCAA Tournament March Madness
#19 Alabama
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Projected seed: 5
Alabama has a solid start to the season with a strong offensive showing, highlighted by a blowout victory over UNC Asheville and a high-scoring win against Illinois, showcasing their ability to score effectively. However, they’ve shown vulnerabilities on defense, evidenced by their close loss to Purdue and the near slip-up against Arkansas State, which indicates they may struggle in high-pressure situations. Looking ahead, their matchups against high-caliber teams like Houston and North Carolina will be crucial; winning those would significantly bolster their tournament resume, while losses could expose their defensive weaknesses and limit their seeding potential. Additionally, navigating a challenging SEC schedule with key games against Kentucky and Texas will be pivotal in solidifying their standing as a serious tournament contender.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | UNC Asheville | 138 | W110-54 |
| 11/8 | Arkansas St | 89 | W88-79 |
| 11/11 | McNeese St | 102 | W72-64 |
| 11/15 | @Purdue | 42 | L87-78 |
| 11/20 | (N)Illinois | 34 | W100-87 |
| 11/26 | (N)Houston | 7 | 42% |
| 11/27 | (N)Rutgers | 132 | 67% |
| 12/4 | @North Carolina | 8 | 39% |
| 12/14 | Creighton | 64 | 63% |
| 12/18 | @North Dakota | 229 | 70% |
| 12/22 | Kent | 209 | 75% |
| 12/29 | S Dakota St | 127 | 69% |
| 1/4 | Oklahoma | 78 | 65% |
| 1/8 | @South Carolina | 69 | 56% |
| 1/11 | @Texas A&M | 14 | 44% |
| 1/14 | Mississippi | 68 | 63% |
| 1/18 | @Kentucky | 5 | 36% |
| 1/21 | Vanderbilt | 76 | 65% |
| 1/25 | LSU | 90 | 66% |
| 1/29 | @Mississippi St | 36 | 51% |
| 2/1 | Georgia | 52 | 61% |
| 2/8 | @Arkansas | 56 | 54% |
| 2/11 | @Texas | 46 | 52% |
| 2/15 | Auburn | 4 | 43% |
| 2/19 | @Missouri | 49 | 53% |
| 2/22 | Kentucky | 5 | 44% |
| 2/25 | Mississippi St | 36 | 59% |
| 3/1 | @Tennessee | 2 | 34% |
| 3/4 | Florida | 24 | 55% |
| 3/5 | Florida | 24 | 55% |
| 3/8 | @Auburn | 4 | 36% |