March Madness: Alabama defeats Saint Mary's
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Saint Mary's Gaels 80-66 to reach the Sweet 16 for the third straight year in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on March 23, 2025. Alabama's Chris Youngblood led six players in double figures with 13 points.
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