The Alabama Crimson Tide are set to face off against the Saint Mary’s Gaels in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Alabama, favored by 5.5 points, is looking to build on their 90-81 win over Robert Morris in the first round. The Crimson Tide had a bit of a scare, allowing Robert Morris to get 16 offensive rebounds and stay in the game for the full 40 minutes.
Saint Mary’s, on the other hand, pulled off a thrilling 59-56 comeback victory over Vanderbilt. Augustas Marciulionis hit a crucial three-pointer to put the Gaels back in front, and Jordan Ross had a standout performance with 13 second-half points.
This matchup promises to be an exciting clash of styles, with Alabama preferring a high-scoring, fast-paced game, while Saint Mary’s aims to slow down the tempo. The Crimson Tide’s star forward Grant Nelson is still recovering from a knee injury and only played 7 minutes in the first round, so it remains to be seen if he’ll be able to provide more minutes on Sunday.
Overall, this game has all the makings of a March Madness classic. Will Alabama’s high-powered offense be too much for Saint Mary’s to handle, or will the Gaels’ slow-and-steady approach pay off?
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