Alabama basketball’s Sweet 16 started with an explosion. But when No. 1 Michigan slowed down the Crimson Tide’s pace, Alabama could not hold on.

No. 4 Alabama beat No. 13 Hofstra 90-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on Friday, March 20. The Crimson Tide overcame a 10-point first-half deficit, one the Pride officially lost in the final two minutes of the first half.

Alabama basketball and Auburn met for the second time to wrap up the 2025-26 regular season. The Crimson Tide won easily on its home court.

Alabama baseball will try to win the series over Auburn with a victory in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Follow along for live updates from the game.

Michigan defeated Alabama 90-77 in Sweet 16 action to advance to the Elite 8. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Wolverines to a big second half in the win.

Caleb Downs a native of Hoschton, Georgia, attended Alabama out of high school. Per 247Sports, Downs signed with Alabama over offers that included Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame and more. After one season at Alabama — Nick Saban's retirement — Downs transferred to Ohio State in 2024.