Alabama has a chance to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in nearly 30 years when they face Louisville in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Monday. The Crimson Tide haven't made it that far since 1998. Getting there means sixth-seeded Alabama (24-10) must beat Louisville (28-7), a team that nearly took down South Carolina in December.
Elif Istanbulluoglu had 18 points and a key steal with 1:42 remaining that led to Reyna Scott's one-handed jumper as the shot clock expired, Imari Berry added two free throws with 8.2 seconds left and third-seeded Louisville held off No. 6 seed Alabama 69-68 on Monday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals (29-7) reached their first Sweet 16 since 2023 despite several missed late free throws. Istanbulluoglu made 1 of 2 foul shots and Scott missed both with 2.3 seconds to go...
The KFC Yum! Center in Louisville becomes the center of the basketball world this Monday as the #6 seed Alabama Crimson Tide look to play spoiler against the #3 seed Louisville Cardinals. This high-stakes Round of 32 matchup in Regional 3 is a battle for a Sweet 16 berth, pitting Alabama's perimeter-heavy attack against a Louisville program that has become a perennial fixture in the tournament's second weekend. The Louisville Cardinals (28-7) advanced after a steady 72-52 victory over Vermont...
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