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March Madness - Recap - Alabama Defeats Clemson 89-82
Alabama grabbed a 89-82 win over Clemson on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Mark Sears at Crypto.com Arena.
Bettors who backed Alabama were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Alabama got 19 points from Jarin Stevenson and another 16 points from Nick Pringle. Rylan Griffen contributed 8 assists, while Nick Pringle cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Clemson got a 19-point performance from Joseph Girard III, who was supported by 18 points from Ian Schieffelin. Chase Hunter had 6 assists in a losing cause for Clemson, while Ian Schieffelin grabbed 11 rebounds.
Alabama led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-28.