The Elite Eight of the Men’s NCAA Tournament is heating up as the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide prepares to face off against the No. 6 seed Clemson Tigers in a highly anticipated matchup that will determine which team secures a bid to the Final Four. The last time these two teams met in November 2023, Clemson emerged victorious over Alabama, adding an extra layer of intensity to this showdown.
Alabama is making its second appearance in the Elite Eight in school history after a thrilling 89-87 victory over top-seeded North Carolina in the Sweet 16. Grant Nelson led the charge with a season-high 24 points, supported by Rylan Griffen and Aaron Estrada with 19 points each.
On the other side, Clemson is back in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1980 after defeating No. 2 seed Arizona 77-72 in the West Region Semifinal. Chase Hunter and PJ Hall played pivotal roles in securing the Tigers’ spot in the Elite Eight.
Predictions for the game vary, with some experts favoring Clemson’s defense to stifle Alabama’s high-scoring offense, while others believe Alabama’s recent performance against North Carolina is a sign of their strength. According to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, Alabama has a 67.7% chance of winning the game.
The odds and spread also favor Alabama, with the Crimson Tide being the favorites to come out on top. Fans can catch all the action on Saturday, March 30 at 8:49 p.m. ET on TBS or stream it live on Paramount+. It’s sure to be a thrilling matchup as both teams battle it out for a spot in the coveted Final Four.
