Alabama Basketball Faces Texas Tech in March Madness

0:00On March 21st, Alabama's basketball team moved on in the March Madness tournament after beating Hofstra in the first round. They had a tight first half, but exploded for 53 points in the second to win big. Up next is a matchup against Texas Tech on Sunday night. Texas Tech is missing their star forward. JT Toppen, who tore his ACL late in the regular season. Toppen was one of the top players in the country, and his absence changes how the Red Raiders play. Alabama coach Nate Oatte says his team will focus mostly on Texas Tech's games since the injury. He knows they still have strong shooting, solid guard play, and big men who run a slow, deliver style that could test Alabama's defense. With just one day between games, the quick turnaround adds pressure. Oatte stressed the need to stay sharp on defense against Tech set plays. This second round clash shapes up as a key test for Alabama as they push deeper into the tournament.