Alabama State Upsets Saint Francis, Advances in NCAA Tournament

Alabama basketball advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 90-81 victory over No. 15 seed Robert Morris and will face No. 7 seed Saint Mary's next. Saint Mary's secured their spot by defeating No. 10 seed Vanderbilt 59-56, with a standout performance from Jordan Ross. Meanwhile, Alabama State achieved a historic win, beating Saint Francis 70-68 with a last-second shot, marking the school's first-ever NCAA tournament victory. Amarr Knox's game-winning layup capped a thrilling comeback for the Hornets, who now prepare to take on top-seed Auburn. Alabama State's coach expressed pride in the team's performance and emphasized the excitement of March Madness. This year's tournament has already generated significant buzz with these dramatic upsets.