No. 2 Alabama seed Robert Morris 90-81, ranked 15th in the first round of the NCAA Men Championships on Friday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
At one point, Alabama rose 12 points in the first half, however Robert Morris He fought again to cut Alabama's progress to 40-36 at the end of the first half.
Robert Morris continued to fight in the second half, and at one time, he advanced 65-64 over Alabama with 7:10 left to play, and put Tide Crimson Tide on alert to discomfort.
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Alabama goalkeeper Mark Ceres (1) interacts after beating Robert Morris in the first round of the NCAA championship on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
After that, Alabama went on a round of 26-16 to close the game and secure victory.
Mark Celes and Clevord Urwoy led the way to Crimson Tide in winning. Cers got a double with 22 points and 10 passes, while Omoruyi added 17 points in the shooting 8 against 8.
Alabama made 58.6 % of her shots.
Alabama's tidal goalkeeper, Mark Celes, interacts in the second half against Robert Morris colony during the first round of the NCAA championship in Rockket Arena March 21, 2025. (Imagn)
Amarion Dicrson was one of four players who scored in dual characters for Robert Morris in the loss.
Decleson got 25 points while he was advancing nine counterattacks, including six offensive boards. Alvaro Folgueiras also got double with 15 points and 10 rebound balls, while Josh Omojafo scored 12 points in the loss.
Robert Morris launched 42.3 % of the field and only 25.9 % of the range of 3 points.
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Robert Morris DJ Smith goalkeeper interacts with Alabama Carmiezed Tide during the first round of the NCAA championship in Rockket Arena March 21, 2025. (Imagn)
Alabama will play the winner 10th Vanderbelt seed And the number 7 Saint -Marie seed in California in round 32.
Robert Morris ended his season with 26-9.
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