Alabama Crushes Texas Tech, March Madness Continues

0:00On March 23, Texas Tech's March-Manus run ended with a tough 90-65 loss to Alabama in the second round. The defeat knocked the Red Raiders out of the tournament and sent the Crimson Tide marching on to the Sweet 16. Alabama seized control early, grabbing a 10-7 lead just over four minutes into the game. From there, it was all tied, with just one lead change and no real comeback chance for Texas Tech. Red Raiders coach, Grant McCaslin, showed her the blame after the game. He praised Alabama's aggressive play on both ends of the court and admitted he did not prepare his team well enough to match that intensity. The Tide's dominant performance highlighted their downhill attacks and strong defense, overwhelming Texas Tech throughout. For the Red Raiders, the season wraps up on a disappointing note. As Alabama gears up for bigger challenges ahead, the tournament field thins out further, keeping the excitement alive for the remaining contenders.