March Madness: Alabama defeats Saint Mary's (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Saint Mary's Gaels 80-66 to reach the Sweet 16 for the third straight year in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on March 23, 2025. Alabama's Chris Youngblood led six players in double figures with 13 points.

Alabama guard Chris Youngblood is guarded by Saint Mary's forward Luke Barrett in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on March 23, 2025. Alabama defeated St. Mary's 80-66 to reach the Sweet 16. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Alabama guard Mark Sears scores against Saint Mary's center Mitchell Saxen in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Saint Mary's forward Paulius Murauskas fights for the ball in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi scores against Saint Mary's in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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