US EditionWrightsell Scores 24 to Help Alabama Rout Texas Tech 90-65 to Reach Sweet 16 for 4th Straight Season
Texas Tech faces Alabama with injuries and limited practice time while adjusting to a faster pace, aiming to overcome rebounding inconsistencies and depth challenges, coach said.
- On Sunday night in Tampa, FL, Alabama defeated Texas Tech in the NCAA second round, advancing to the Sweet 16. The victory marked the Crimson Tide's fourth consecutive trip to this stage.
- Texas Tech Red Raiders entered March Madness short-handed, with Moseley not starting practice until January 28, 2026, and Bamgboye missing time with injury.
- Alabama's offense relied on high-volume spacing and shooting, going 19-42 on 3s while Wrightsell made six long-range shots, and Texas Tech shot 34.4% and finished 4 of 25 on 3s.
- Texas Tech's season ended, and coach Grant McCasland said 'What a tough night for our team,' acknowledging Alabama's greater toughness.
- Amid broader roster churn, coaches warned the portal and NIL create a 'Catch 22' that complicates retention, emphasizing veteran leadership as crucial.
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Deep-shooting Alabama overwhelms Texas Tech, moves on to Sweet 16
Latrell Wrightsell scored 24 points and fourth-seeded Alabama unleashed a relentless 3-point attack in blowing out No. 5 Texas Tech 90-65 in the NCAA Tournament's second round Sunday night in Tampa, Fla.
Wrightsell scores 24 to help Alabama rout Texas Tech 90-65 to reach Sweet 16 for 4th straight season
Latrell Wrightsell, Jr. scored 24 points and fourth-seeded Alabama earned a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16 with a 90-65 second-round rout of No. 5 seed Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament
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