Alabama and Texas Tech Clash in NCAA Tournament Second Round

Tampa, Florida, will host a compelling matchup in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship as the Alabama Crimson Tide face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Game Details

The game is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on TBS. Both teams advanced from the first round, with Alabama defeating Hofstra 90-70 and Texas Tech overcoming Akron 91-71.

Team Standings and Performance

Alabama enters the game with a 24-9 record (13-6 in SEC play), while Texas Tech boasts a 23-10 record (12-7 in Big 12 play). Alabama is currently ranked 18th in both the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 poll, with Texas Tech close behind at 19th in both polls.

Key Players

For Alabama, Labaron Philon has been a standout performer, recently scoring 29 points against Hofstra, marking his fifth consecutive game with 20 or more points. Aiden Sherrell also contributed significantly to Alabama’s first-round victory with a double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds. Taylor Bol Bowen added 15 points off the bench, showcasing a clutch performance with three 3-pointers. Amari Allen and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. Also scored 11 points each.

Texas Tech was led by Jaylen Petty, who scored 24 points in their win against Akron. Four Red Raiders players finished with 14 or more points in that game.

Team Statistics

Alabama averages 91.7 points per game while holding opponents to 83.1 points. They shoot 46% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range, grabbing 40.8 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game. Defensively, they average 5.1 blocks and 6.4 steals.

Texas Tech averages 80.7 points per game and allows 72.6. They shoot 47% from the field and average 36.8 rebounds and 15.9 assists. They record 3.8 blocks and 5.9 steals per game.

Conference Standings

In the Southeastern Conference, Alabama holds a 13-5 record, trailing Florida (16-2) and Arkansas (13-5). In the Big 12 Conference, Texas Tech is at 12-6, behind Arizona (16-2), Houston (14-4), and Iowa State (12-6).

Betting Odds

As of March 22, 2026, the spread has Texas Tech at -1.5, with a total of 164.5.