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No. 8-seed Maryland men’s basketball escaped No. 9-seed West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 67-65.
The reward for winning? A matchup with No. 1 overall seed Alabama in a de facto road game in Birmingham. The Terps will have their hands full with the Crimson Tide, but crazier things have happened in March.
Let’s dive into the numbers.
The numbers
Maryland: 22-12 (11-9 Big Ten)
Alabama: 30-5 (16-2 SEC)
All-time series: Maryland leads 4-2
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Alabama -9
How to watch and listen
Saturday, March 18, 9:40 p.m. ET, Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama
TV: TBS — Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst) Grant Hill (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt.) / 980 AM (D.C.) — Matt Noble (play-by-play), Chris Knoche (analyst), Walt Williams (analyst)
National (Westwood One) Radio: Sirius XM Channel 201 — Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play), Stephen Bardo (analyst)
Streaming: March Madness Live, Sling TV
Catch up before the game
NCAA Tournament round of 32 preview: No. 8-seed Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 1-seed Alabama
Testudo Times Podcast: Instant reaction to Maryland’s round of 64 win
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s thrilling first-round win over West Virginia
Kevin Willard has ridden grit and tradition to early success at Maryland
Kyle Tarp’s passion, enthusiasm has brought strength to Maryland for over a decade
Julian Reese’s rapid rise has been key to Maryland men’s basketball’s success
Jahmir Young named to All-Big Ten second team, three other Terps earn honorable mentions
Maryland men’s basketball film breakdown: The Jahmir Young experience
Analyzing Maryland men’s basketball’s Big Ten home/road offensive splits
Ian Martinez didn’t just take the long route from Costa Rica to Maryland — he blazed the trail
Canadian journeyman Patrick Emilien’s work ethic proves it is better late than never
Maryland men’s basketball film breakdown: A look at Donta Scott’s terrific start
Donta Scott is the key piece to Maryland men’s basketball’s puzzle
Under Grant Billmeier, Julian Reese and Maryland men’s basketball’s frontcourt look to make strides
Jahmir Young and Don Carey return home to Maryland to form Kevin Willard’s first starting backcourt
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