Alabama defeated Texas Tech 90-65 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Tampa, Florida, moving on to the Sweet 16. The team's deep-shooting 3-point attack led to a 90-56 victory, with contributions from Houston Mallette, Amari Allen, and Labaron Philon Jr. The Crimson Tide will next face top-seeded Michigan in the Midwest Region. LeJuan Watts led by 16 points and seven rebounds for Texas Tech, while Donovan Atwell and Leon Horner contributed 12 points. The game ended after midnight. Despite playing without suspended guard Aden Holloway, Alabama reached the 90-point level in both games.