Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight

Posted Mar 29, 2024
Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat No. 1 seed North Carolina 89-87 Thursday to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in history. Nelson finished with 24 points, 19 in the second half. The Tide face No. 6 seed Clemson on Saturday for a berth in the Final Four. (Associated Press)

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