Alabama State Claims First NCAA Tournament Win with Last-Second Layup

The Hornets secured a dramatic 70-68 victory over Saint Francis and will face No. 1 seed Auburn in the next round.

Alabama State defeated Saint Francis 70-68 in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, marking their first-ever tournament win.
Amarr Knox scored the game-winning layup with 0.7 seconds remaining, following a full-court inbound pass from Micah Simpson.
Knox led Alabama State with 16 points, while Saint Francis' Juan Cranford Jr. recorded a game-high 18 points.
Saint Francis, entering the tournament with a losing record, led for most of the game but lost after a late turnover set up Alabama State's final play.
Alabama State advances to face No. 1 overall seed Auburn on March 20, aiming to extend their seven-game winning streak.