March Madness: Alabama defeats Robert Morris (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 90-81 in their first-round game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday. All-America guard Mark Sears of the Crimson Tide scored 22 points with 19 coming in the second half.

Alabama guard Mark Sears drives against Robert Morris guard Josh Omojafo in the first half of their first round game in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on March 21, 2025. Alabama defeated Robert Morris 90-81. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi dunks the ball in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats talks to guard Labaron Philon during the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Robert Morris head coach Andrew Toole talks to his team in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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