It's down to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament and Alabama will take on the Clemson Saturday night for a spot in the Final Four.
The Crimson Tide overcame No. 1 North Carolina on Thursday. The Tar Heels were a big favorite to win the tournament, but Alabama pulled out an 89-87 upset victory.
Grant Nelson stepped up in a significant way in this game, sinking a crucial and-one and making back-to-back shots late in the game to put the Crimson Tide ahead. He finished with 24 points.
The Tar Heels were Alabama's first major test. Before them, the Tide defeated No. 13 Charleston and No. 12 Grand Canyon in the first two rounds. Now, they'll get a shot at No. 6 seed Clemson.
The Tigers just executed their second straight upset in the tournament on Thursday, defeating second-seeded Arizona 77-72. Chase Hunter led their offense, scoring 18 points on 8-of-15 shooting.
Before the Wildcats, the Tigers defeated No. 3 seed Baylor. In the first round, the Tigers defeated New Mexico.
This tournament run marks the furthest the Tigers have advanced in school history. The last and only time they made the Elite Eight was during the 1979-80 season, also as a No. 6 seed.
Can they make school history by reaching the Final Four? Or, will the Crimson Tide keep their tournament run going on Saturday?
Here's what you need to know about Saturday's clash between Alabama and Clemson, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Alabama vs. Clemson on today?
- TV channel: TBS, truTV
- Live stream: Sling
The Alabama vs. Clemson Elite Eight game will air live on TBS and truTV this Saturday. Brian Anderson (Play-by-Play), Dan Bonner (analyst) and Allie LaForce (sideline reporter) will host the broadcast.
Fans looking to stream Alabama vs. Clemson can watch live on Sling, which will stream every NCAA Tournament game on TNT, TBS and truTV and much more.
Alabama vs. Clemson start time
- Date: Saturday, March 30
- Time: 8:49 p.m. ET
The NCAA West regional game between Alabama and Clemson is set to tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
This is the first time the Crimson Tide have made the Elite Eight since the 2003-04 season. They've made the last four NCAA tournaments, but haven't made it further than the Sweet 16 in any of them.
This tournament marks the first the Tigers have made in three seasons. They lost in the first round of the 2020-21 tournament. Making the Elite Eight ties the school record of furthest to make it in the tournament; they haven't made the Elite Eight since the 1979-80 season.
Alabama vs. Clemson tickets
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March Madness schedule 2024
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 UConn vs. No. 3 Illinois | 6:09 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
| No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 6 Clemson | 8:49 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
Sunday, March 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| TBD vs. TBD | 4:55 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
Final Four
Saturday, April 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
National championship
Monday, April 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 9 p.m. | TBS, Sling |
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