Alabama vs Rhode Island: NCAA Tournament Opener

0:00On March 22nd, Alabama women's basketball kicks off its NCAA tournament run this Saturday against Rhode Island. The first round matchup tips off at 1.30pm, central time on March 21st at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky. You can catch it live on ESPN news. The Crimson tied heads in with some fresh momentum after picking up two wins in the SEC tournament, including victories over Missouri and Tennessee, before it lost to Texas. That run comes at a good time since they dropped five of their last six regular season games. Rhode Island has been on fire, riding a four game win streak into the dance with a strong 28 and four record overall. The Rams swept the Atlantic 10 regular season and grabbed the conference tournament title two. Fans can stream the game on services like Fubo, Sling, or ESPN Plus. Standouts like Carly Weathers, whose juggling nursing studies with the tournament, add extra intrigue for Alabama. Both teams look sharp, so expect a competitive opener that could set the tone for deeper

1:03runs. Keep an eye on how Alabama channels that SEC momentum early.