Alabama leads Maryland at halftime en route to Sweet 16

Alabama holds an eight-point lead over Maryland in the round of 32, with the winner facing UCLA in the Sweet 16.

No. 2 seed Alabama holds an eight-point lead over No. 10 Maryland with a score of 38-46 at halftime n the round of 32 contest.

The winner of this game will get to face UCLA in the Sweet 16.

Maryland has attempted a decent amount of shots behind the arc, 17, but only six have fallen. They are able to hit mid-range shots and get to the rim, which has led to them shooting 50% from the field.

Alabama’s defense has been strong, per usual, with the Crimson Tide landing five turnovers and 13 defensive rebounds.

Alex Reese is shooting 75% from three, with the rest of the team sinking five of 13 shots.

Herbert Jones, to no surprise, leads the team in rebounds with five, despite not playing much late in the half.

Nate Oats will look to have his team protect the rim and move at a faster pace on offense, as they started out slow.