Last week, we raved about how good Maryland was, the Tide’s second-round opponent in the 2023 NCAA tournament. The Terps were a Top 30 team in offense, defense, and if you give them oxygen, their scoring ignites like a prairie fire. Coach Willard may have one of the most underrated clubs out there.
But, in the end, the data simply liked the Crimson Tide far more — somewhere in the neighborhood of 13-14 points, and under 144 points.
Cha-Ching. Free money.
So, what about the Tide’s Sweet 16 foe, the MWC Champion San Diego State Aztecs?