Their ticket is punched. The Alabama Crimson Tide is heading to the Elite 8 to face off with the Clemson Tigers after knocking off the No. 1 team in their region, the North Carolina Tar Heels.
It was a close game throughout the evening but it was Alabama that was able to take advantage late in the game. Nate Oats’ squad outscored the Tar Heels by 10 in the second half to secure the two-point victory after trailing 54-46 at the half. Forward Grant Nelson led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Aaron Estrada and Rylan Griffen each poured in 19 points, and Mark Sears added another 18 points.
UNC gave it a good run led by Armando Bacot’s 19 points and 12 rebounds. Harrison Ingram was also able to clean the glass with nine rebounds of his own. Ryan Cormac scored 17 points, and RJ Davis finished with 16 points and seven assists.
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