Alabama State, the Hornets, made history Tuesday by winning their first NCAA tournament game with a thrilling Hail Mary basket from Amarr Knox. The team defeated St. Francis 70-68 in the First Four matchup, marking their program’s first win since 2011.
The winning shot came after a series of incredible plays, including a full-court pass and tip drill that led to the buzzer-beating layup. Alabama State coach Tony Madlock credited his team for its resilience, saying “we have to get a bucket or we have to get a stop” – a mantra that proved true in this game.
The win sets up an exciting matchup against No. 1 overall seed Auburn on Thursday. With their improbable victory, the Hornets have put themselves firmly in the spotlight and will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/college-basketball/article/march-madness-2025-alabama-state-wins-ncaa-tournaments-first-game-with-hail-mary-basket-by-amarr-knox-010238859.html