Alabama on Upset Alert vs Hofstra

0:00On March 20th, the Alabama Crimson Tide are making their sixth straight appearance in the NCAA tournament as the fourth seed. Today, they faced the surging Hofstra pride in a first-round matchup that could extend their season into the weekend. Earlier this week, the team dealt with a major distraction when Guard Aiden Holloway was arrested. That news has pulled focus away from their preparations at a tough time. Media analysts and college sports fans have put Alabama on upset alert. Many see a clear path for Hofstra to pull off the win if the tide aren't at full strength. Coach Neh Oates knows he needs his available players fully dialed in to navigate this potential landmine. The pride have been hot lately, riding momentum into the dance. With the distractions behind them, Alabama has a chance to refocus and advance, keeping their postseason run alive.