The No. 5 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (23-10) try to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in an NCAA Tournament Round of 32 matchup against the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-9) on Sunday at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 9:45 p.m. ET.
Texas Tech won its most recent game against Akron, 91-71, on Friday. Jaylen Petty was its top scorer with 24 points. Alabama won its most recent game against Hofstra, 90-70, on Friday. Labaron Philon led the way with 29 points, and also had eight boards and seven assists.
When is Texas Tech vs. Alabama and when does it start?
This contest between the Red Raiders and Crimson Tide will begin on Sunday, March 22, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 9:45 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Texas Tech vs. Alabama
The Red Raiders and Crimson Tide will take to the court at Benchmark International Arena for this matchup on March 22, and if you would like 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 TBS.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Game Preview
Texas Tech Stats, Odds & Insights
Texas Tech averages 80.7 points per game (70th in college basketball) while allowing 72.6 per contest (138th in college basketball). It has a +269 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 8.1 points per game.
The Red Raiders are averaging 80.7 points, just 2.4 fewer than the 83.1 the Crimson Tide give up.
Texas Tech hits 4.9 more threes per contest than the opposition, 11.5 (sixth-most in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6.
Offensively, the Red Raiders have fared better at home this season, putting up 85.6 points per game, compared to 76.0 per game on the road.
On the offensive side of the ball, Texas Tech has had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 77.0 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 80.7 it has racked up over the course of this season.
Alabama Stats, Odds & Insights
Alabama is outscoring opponents by 8.6 points per game, with a +284 scoring differential overall. It puts up 91.7 points per game (first in college basketball) and gives up 83.1 per contest (354th in college basketball).
The Crimson Tide’s 91.7 points per game are 19.1 more than the Red Raiders concede.
Alabama connects on 12.6 three-pointers per game (second-most in college basketball) while shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc (82nd in college basketball). It is making 4.4 more threes than its opponents, who drain 8.2 per game at 33.9%.
The Crimson Tide average 93.7 points per game at home, and 88.8 away.
While Alabama is putting up 91.7 points per game in 2025-26, it has fallen short of that over its previous 10 games, tallying 91.3 points per contest.
Red Raiders Key Players to Watch
Red Raiders Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM JT Toppin 25 21.8 10.8 2.1 1.4 1.7 0.6 Christian Anderson 32 18.9 3.7 7.3 1.4 0.3 3.3 Donovan Atwell 33 13.5 3.2 0.8 1.2 0.1 3.9 LeJuan Watts 32 11.6 6.0 2.5 0.7 0.2 0.8 Jaylen Petty 32 9.9 3.9 2.1 0.6 0.0 2.2Crimson Tide Key Players to Watch
Crimson Tide Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Labaron Philon 31 22.0 3.4 4.8 1.2 0.2 2.4 Aden Holloway 28 16.8 2.8 3.8 0.6 0.0 2.6 Latrell Wrightsell Jr. 25 12.7 3.1 2.0 1.0 0.0 2.7 Amari Allen 30 11.6 7.1 3.1 1.1 0.7 1.6 Aiden Sherrell 32 11.2 6.4 1.1 0.5 2.3 0.8And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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