Alabama vs. Texas Tech recap, highlights from March Madness win

The Crimson Tide are dancing into the Sweet 16.

The Crimson Tide’s lead is now 32 with a little over three minutes remaining. Alabama will be moving on to Chicago for a Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan.

Alabama is a little over five minutes away from a return trip to the Sweet 16. The Crimson Tide’s lead sits at 29, and are dominating in almost every statistical category, most evidently three-point shooting and rebounding. Alabama also owns a notable 23-8 edge in assists.

Alabama’s lead is now approaching 30 following a recent run headlined by three’s made from Houston Mallette and Noah Williamson. The duo now has a combined 23 points on 7-of-9 shooting from three off Alabama’s bench. The Crimson Tide also continue to impress defensively, and are closing in on a return trip to the Sweet 16.

The Crimson Tide continue to keep their foot on the gas pedal offensively, but are now leading by only 18 following a recent run from Texas Tech, who currently owns a 20-14 scoring edge in the second half. LeJuan Watts leads Texas Tech with 12 points.

While the Red Raiders have begun to heat up a bit offensively to start the second half, Alabama is answering those makes to maintain their 20+ point lead. The Crimson Tide are currently 14-of-33 (42%) from three, led by Latrell Wrightsell with 15 points on four made shots from deep.

The second half is underway in Tampa.

Alabama closes the first half on a three-point barrage to carry a commanding 49-25 lead into halftime. The Crimson Tide shot a combined 11-of-27 (41%) from three-point range during the first half, and owned a 30-16 edge on the boards while Alabama’s defense was also stout during a vast majority of the first half. Aiden Sherrell leads Alabama with 10 points, while both Latrell Wrightsell and Houston Mallette have nine each.

Alabama’s first half lead is approaching 20 points with under four minutes remaining until halftime. The Crimson Tide’s edge on the glass now sits at 26-13, as well as 12-5 on the offensive boards. Latrell Wrightsell leads the Crimson Tide with nine points, while both Labaron Philon and Aiden Sherrell have seven each.

Alabama continues to own a double-digit lead as we approach the five-minute mark remaining in the first half. The Crimson Tide still own the advantage in a majority of statistical categories, headlined by rebounding.

The Crimson Tide’s first half lead sits at 15 with a little under eight minutes remaining in the half. Alabama currently owns a 24-8 edge on the glass over the Red Raiders, as well as a 12-3 edge in offensive rebounds.

Alabama’s run has continued following a pair of made three-pointers from Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Labaron Philon, bringing the Crimson Tide’s lead to 16. The Crimson Tide are shooting 6-of-12 (50%) from three, and Philon is up to a team-high seven points, along with five rebounds and three assists.

Alabama has extended their lead to double digits following a 10-2 run. The Crimson Tide defense is making a key impact early on, limiting Texas Tech to only 27% shooting from the field. Alabama also owns a 13-7 edge on the glass.

Alabama owns a three-point lead at the game’s first timeout. The Crimson Tide are currently out-rebounding Texas Tech, 9-5, in the game’s opening minutes, while Alabama is also already 2-of-6 from three-point range.

We are underway in Tampa.

The Crimson Tide and Red Raiders are set to tipoff at 9:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22, from inside of Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. A second round NCAA Tournament matchup, the game will be televised live on TBS.

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