Saint Francis and Alabama State Face Off for NCAA Tournament Spot

The First Four matchup will determine which No. 16 seed advances to play top-seeded Auburn in the Round of 64.

Saint Francis (PA) and Alabama State meet in Dayton, Ohio, at 6:40 p.m. ET on March 18, 2025, for a First Four matchup broadcast on truTV.
The winner will advance to the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 to face No. 1 seed Auburn in the South Region on March 20, 2025.
Saint Francis is making its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 34 years, while Alabama State returns for the first time since 2011.
Both teams enter the game on six-game winning streaks, having secured their spots by winning their respective conference tournaments.
Key players include Riley Parker for Saint Francis, averaging 13.4 points per game, and CJ Hines for Alabama State, leading his team with 14.4 points per game.