Alabama State Secures First NCAA Tournament

The Hornets defeated Saint Francis (PA) 70-68 in a dramatic First Four matchup and will face top-seeded Auburn in the next round.

Amarr Knox scored the game-winning layup with 0.7 seconds left, clinching Alabama State's first-ever NCAA Tournament victory.
Micah Simpson's full-court inbound pass set up the chaotic final play, which was deflected before landing in Knox's hands.
Saint Francis led for most of the game but lost momentum after a late turnover, ending their hopes for their first tournament win.
Knox led Alabama State with 16 points, while Saint Francis' Juan Cranford Jr. scored a game-high 18 points in the loss.
Alabama State now advances to face No. 1 overall seed Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20 in Lexington, Kentucky.