Alabama Faces Robert Morris in NCAA Tournament First Round

In the upcoming first-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament, the Alabama Crimson Tide, a No. 2 seed with a 25-8 record, will face the No. 15 seed Robert Morris Colonials, who are 26-8 after winning the Horizon League Championship. Alabama is favored by 23.5 points despite their recent loss to Florida, while Robert Morris enters the game on a 10-game winning streak. Key players for Robert Morris include Kam Woods, who is averaging 15.1 points per game, and he emphasizes the team's determination to compete against the high-profile Alabama squad. The matchup is generating excitement, particularly from Robert Morris players who see it as a chance to prove themselves against a major program. Experts predict Alabama will win, but some believe Robert Morris could cover the spread. The game is set to take place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday afternoon.