Trending Now - Texas Tech and Alabama Prepare for NCAA Tournament Matchup

WHO:

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Alabama Crimson Tide

Labaron Philon Jr., sophomore player for Alabama

Aden Holloway, suspended sophomore guard for Alabama

Aiden Sherrell, player for Alabama

Grant McCasland, head coach of Texas Tech

Nate Oats, head coach of Alabama

Christian Anderson, player for Texas Tech

Donovan Atwell, player for Texas Tech

WHAT:

Texas Tech is the #5 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Alabama is the #4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Both teams won their opening round games by 20 points.

Alabama leads the country in scoring with 91.7 points per game (PPG).

Labaron Philon Jr. scored 29 points in the Round of 64.

Texas Tech ranks 5th nationally in three-pointers made.

Betting odds favor Alabama by 1.5 points.

The over/under for the game is set at 164.5 points.

Prediction for the game: Alabama 86, Texas Tech 80.

WHERE:

The game will be held at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

WHEN:

The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 26th, 2026, at 9:45 PM ET.

WHY:

Both teams are navigating the tournament without their top individual stars due to suspension and injury.

HOW:

The game will be broadcast nationally on TBS.

Fans can stream the game through the March Madness Live app or Sling TV.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 23:20 UTC)

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the #5 seed in the NCAA Tournament, will face off against the #4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide this Sunday, March 26, at 9:45 PM ET in Tampa, Florida. Both teams come into this game after impressive opening round victories, with Alabama leading the nation in scoring and Labaron Philon Jr. contributing 29 points in his last game, while Texas Tech ranks fifth in three-pointers made. Fans can catch all the action live on TBS or stream it through the March Madness Live app or Sling TV.