Alabama vs Hofstra: Upset Alert in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 19th, the Ford-seated Alabama Crimson Tide are set to face the 13th-seated Hofstra Pride in the first round of the NCAA. Tournament on Friday, in Tampa, both teams held media sessions and a public shoot-around on Thursday, building buzz ahead of the match-up in the Midwest region. Alabama is dealing with the absence of star guard Aiden Holloway, so players and coaches talked about who needs to step up to keep their momentum. Meanwhile, Hofstra emphasized approaching the game like any other, refusing to be intimidated by the higher seed. Coaches from both sides stress playing their own style of basketball to punch a ticket to the second round. Alabama enters as a double-digit favorite, but Hofstra's speed and shooters make them a trendy pick for an upset. Looking back, Alabama has made the tournament many times over the decades, often bowing out early, but reaching deeper runs in recent years, like the Final Four and Elite Eight. This fourth seed spot puts them right back in the mix.

1:01All eyes will be on how these teams execute tomorrow, with the winner advancing in a stacked region full of potential thrillers.