Happy Friday, everyone. Congratulations to Avery Johnson and crew on a landmark achievement last night. A close win in a 8 v 9 matchup may not seem like much to some folks, but it’s hard to overstate the importance of a first NCAA tournament win in 12 years. Next up, #1 seed Villanova.
With the first-round victory, the No. 9-seed Crimson Tide (20-15) will next face No. 1-seed Villanova (32-4) on Saturday, March 17, in Pittsburgh.
The game will tip off at 11:10 a.m. CT and air on CBS, it was announced Thursday night.