No. 2-seeded Alabama held on to beat No. 15-seeded Robert Morris 90-81 in the first round of the men’s NCAA tournament Friday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
At one point, Alabama was up 12 points in the first half, but Robert Morris battled back to cut Alabama’s direct to 40-36 at halftime.
Robert Morris persistd battling into the second half and at one point took a 65-64 direct over Alabama with 7:10 left to carry out, putting the Crimson Tide on distress attentive.
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Alabama protect Mark Sears (1) reacts after a thrive over Robert Morris in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Ptoastyo/David Ricdifficult)
After that, Alabama went on a 26-16 run to shut out the game and safe the thrive.
Mark Sears and Clifford Omoruyi led the way for the Crimson Tide in the thrive. Sears had a double-double with 22 points and 10 aids, while Omoruyi inserted 17 points on perfect 8-for-8 shooting.
Alabama made 58.6% of its stoastys.
Alabama Crimson Tide protect Mark Sears reacts in the second half aachievest the Robert Morris Colonials during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rocket Arena March 21, 2025. (Rick Osentoski/Imagn Images)
Amarion Dickerson was one of four carry outers who scored in double figures for Robert Morris in the loss.
Dickerson had 25 points while snaring nine rebounds, including six impolite boards. Alvaro Folgueiras also had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Josh Omojafo had 12 points in the loss.
Robert Morris stoasty 42.3% from the field and equitable 25.9% from 3-point range.
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Robert Morris protect DJ Smith reacts aachievest the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rocket Arena March 21, 2025. (Rick Osentoski/Imagn Images)
Alabama will carry out the thrivener of 10th-seeded Vanderbilt and No. 7 seed St. Mary’s of California in the round of 32.
Robert Morris finished its season with a 26-9 enroll.
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