NEWSLETTER
An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the No. 1-seed Alabama Crimson Tide (29-5) play against the No. 16 seed Texas A&M-CC Islanders (24-10) on Thursday at Legacy Arena at BJCC. The matchup starts at 2:45 PM, on CBS.
On Sunday, in its most recent game, Alabama defeated Texas A&M 82-63. With 23 points, Brandon Miller was its top scorer. On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Texas A&M-CC beat Southeast Missouri State 75-71. With 22 points, Jalen Jackson was its top scorer.
When is Alabama vs. Texas A&M-CC and when does it start?
This contest between the Crimson Tide and Islanders will happen on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 2:45 PM ET.
Where to Watch Alabama vs. Texas A&M-CC
The Crimson Tide and Islanders will hit the floor at Legacy Arena at BJCC for this matchup on March 16, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas A&M-CC Islanders Game Preview
Alabama Stats, Odds & Insights
Alabama’s +465 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 13.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 82.2 points per game (sixth in college basketball) while allowing 68.5 per outing (127th in college basketball).
The Crimson Tide put up 9.7 more points than the Islanders concede (72.5).
Alabama connects on 10.1 three-pointers per game (12th in college basketball), 4.6 more than its opponents (5.5). It is shooting 33.8% from deep (198th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 28.1%.
The Crimson Tide are scoring 89.3 points per game this year in home games, which is 15.6 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (73.7).
In its last 10 games, Alabama has been racking up 78.5 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 82.2 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Texas A&M-CC Stats, Odds & Insights
Texas A&M-CC outscores opponents by 7.7 points per game (posting 80.2 points per game, 17th in college basketball, and conceding 72.5 per contest, 254th in college basketball) and has a +263 scoring differential.
The Islanders post 11.7 more points per game (80.2) than the Crimson Tide concede (68.5).
Texas A&M-CC hits 9.4 three-pointers per game (27th in college basketball) at a 37.5% rate (30th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 per game its opponents make, at a 33.2% rate.
The Islanders score 87.9 points per game at home, and 72.7 away.
Texas A&M-CC is averaging 79.3 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer points than its average for the season (80.2).
Crimson Tide Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | 34 | 19.6 | 8.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 3.0 |
| Mark Sears | 34 | 12.5 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| Noah Clowney | 33 | 10.1 | 8.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Jahvon Quinerly | 32 | 8.1 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Jaden Bradley | 34 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Islanders Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevian Tennyson | 19 | 16.9 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.9 |
| Trey Tennyson | 34 | 15.6 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Isaac Mushila | 34 | 14.4 | 9.7 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Terrion Murdix | 31 | 13.4 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Ross Williams | 33 | 9.8 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
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