Alabama Basketball's Comeback Win vs Hofstra

0:00On March 20th, Alabama basketball kicked off the NCAA tournament with a solid 90-70 win over Hofstra on Friday, March 20th, in Tampa, Florida. Gar LaBaron Philan led the way with 29 points, helping the Crimson Tide pull ahead after a shaky start. The team trailed by 10 points in the first half, but flipped the script to lead at halftime. In the second half, they outscore Hofstra by 18 points, showing strong defense and control down the stretch. Aiden Cheryl stepped up big with 15 points and 15 rebounds for a double-double. Fans in college basketball followers lit up social media right after, celebrating the comeback and Philan's hot shooting. Now, Alabama advances to face Texas tech in the round of 32 on Sunday. Officials haven't set the exact time or TV details yet. The Crimson Tide looked poised to keep the momentum going, as March Man is heats up in the sunshine state.