Alabama Survives Robert Morris Comeback, Wins 90-81

In a closely contested first-round NCAA Tournament game, No. 2 seed Alabama narrowly defeated 15-seed Robert Morris 90-81 in Cleveland. Robert Morris forward Amarion Dickerson shone with 25 points and nine rebounds, helping his team briefly take the lead in the second half. Despite their efforts, the Colonials struggled to maintain momentum, particularly in the closing minutes, missing several crucial shots. Alabama's players, including Mark Sears and Mouhamed Dioubate, contributed significantly, with Dioubate recording a double-double and leading the team in rebounds. Robert Morris head coach Andrew Toole praised his team's spirit and competitiveness, calling this squad the best in the program's history. As Alabama advances, they will need to address their rebounding issues to progress further in the tournament.