23 Mar 2026
E132 BH Alabama beats TX Tech 90 65 in 2nd Round of NCAAs #rolltide #bamahoops #marchmadness #philon
E132 BH Alabama beats TX Tech 90-65 in 2nd Round of NCAAs Alabama blows out Texas Tech 90-65 as Alabama is rolling through the Midwest bracket beating both of its two opponents by 20 pts or more. This game was really fun to watch as Alabama played great laid it on Texas Tech. Alabama is now in the Sweet 16 and how sweet it is. Post-game reaction to win over Texas Tech 90-65 March Madness is in full swing. Alabama rolls over Texas Tech 90 to 65 to advance to the sweet 16. Alabama dominated Texas Tech in a performance similar to the beatdown Alabama laid on BYU a year ago in the sweet 16. Alabama played great and blew out Texas Tech Second Half: In the second half, Alabama maintained its focus, its effort, and its dominance despite a brief push from Texas Tech, which managed to cut the deficit to under 20 points for the first time after the break at the 11:55 mark (63–45). However, the Crimson Tide quickly regained control with a 14–4 run to extend their lead to 77–49 by the under-eight-minute timeout. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. led the second-half charge, finishing with a team-high 24 points, while freshman Labaron Philon orchestrated the offense to finish with 15 assists, nine points, and six rebounds. Alabama's perimeter shooting proved insurmountable as they hit 19 three-pointers compared to just four for the Red Raiders. Houston Mallette led the effort on the glass with eight rebounds as Alabama's physical defense limited any potential comeback. The victory advanced the Tide to a Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan in Chicago. Stars of the Game Latrell Wrightsell with 24 pts going 7-10 from three, 4 rebs, 1 assist, 2 steals, and only 1 TO Other notables: Houston Mallette had 15 pts on 5-8 from three, 8 rebs, and 1 assist Amari Allen had 12 pts, 4 rbs, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks Aiden Sherrell had 10 pts Labaron Philon had 9 pts, 6 rebs, 12 assists, but had 4 TO’s on a solid night despite a poor shooting night Noah Williamson had 8 pts including 2 threes, 2 rebs, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 TO’s – nice to see him really contribute London Jemison had 7 pts, 5 rebs, 2 assists, and 2 TO’s Taylor Bol Bowen had 5 pts, 5 rebs, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks Highlights This Bama team played really focused and intense the whole way. Bama seemed locked in from the start and just dominated Texas Tech and never let up. Without Holloway, Alabama is longer, taller, and plays better defense and rebounds the ball better. Really impressive all-around performance from Alabama. The way this team has played the last two games gives me hope that Alabama can beat Michigan. It will not be easy, but Bama has looked great the last two games winning by 20 over Hofstra and 25 over Texas Tech. Issues How will Bama do against the big and talented front line of Michigan that is better than the Florida bigs. Stats Bama made 30 FG’s to 21 for Tech Bama shot 44% from the field to 34% for Tech Bama made 19 threes to just 4 for Tech Bama shot 45% from three to just 16% for Tech Bama played great defense and held Tech to just 65 points and force Tech into a poor shooting night as Tech shot 34% from the field and just 16% from three Bama had 47 rebs to just 35 for Tech Bama had 25 assists to just 8 for Tech as Bama really moved the ball well on offense Bama had 13 TO’s to just 10 for Tech Bama’s largest lead was 34 pts and Bama trailed by 2 early in the first half before jumping ahead and rolling to the win. Bama has played great in the first two rounds and blown out both teams they faced. Next up is top-ranked and number 1 seed Michigan. It will be a tough ask to beat them, but if Bama plays the way they have the last two games, Bama can win! Next Matchup: Alabama will play Michigan on Friday in Chicago in the Sweet 16.
