{"id":216585,"date":"2026-03-23T13:49:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/216585\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:49:19","slug":"how-to-live-stream-texas-tech-vs-alabama-march-madness-2026-ncaa-tournament-tv-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/216585\/","title":{"rendered":"How to live stream Texas Tech vs Alabama: March Madness 2026 NCAA Tournament, TV channel"},"content":{"rendered":"

After advancing through the first round, Texas Tech faces Alabama on Sunday in the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.<\/p>\n

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\"\"How to Watch Texas Tech vs Alabama<\/p>\n

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026<\/p>\n

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The NCAA Tournament continues on Sunday, as teams look to advance to the Sweet 16, setting the stage for another day of dramatic finishes. With eyes set on a national title, the tournament always promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the best events to follow in sports.<\/p>\n

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In this Midwest Region second\u2011round clash, No. 4 Alabama travels on the momentum of a decisive 90\u201370 first\u2011round victory over Hofstra, where senior leadership and depth shone through once the Tide took control, while No. 5 Texas Tech enters after a 91\u201371 rout of Akron that highlighted its efficiency and cohesion on both ends.<\/p>\n

Alabama\u2019s athleticism and ability to score in transition will face a structured Texas Tech attack that prides itself on shot selection and rebounding balance, setting up a battle of contrasting styles as both teams vie for a Sweet 16 berth.<\/p>\n

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