Alabama basketball vs North Carolina live score, updates, highlights from 2024 Sweet 16

Alabama basketball is in the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season under coach Nate Oats, this time trying to score a win over North Carolina in an NCAA Tournament matchup Thursday (8:39 p.m. CT, CBS). The Crimson Tide escaped the Spokane, Washington, pod with two March Madness victories over Charleston and Grand Canyon.

The Tar Heels opened their run in the tournament with wins against Wagner and Michigan State in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What channel is Alabama vs North Carolina on today? How to watch, stream live

Alabama will tip off vs. North Carolina on CBS. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Fubo, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game are Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson and Allie LaForce.

Alabama: A 3-point shooting team that strives when pushing the pace, the Crimson Tide is capable of knocking off any opponent in the country if its shots are falling from deep.

North Carolina: The Tar Heels are led by senior guard RJ Davis, who is averaging 21.3 points on 43.6% shooting. Other key contributors include fifth-year big man Armando Bacot, junior forward Harrison Ingram and Notre Dame transfer Cormac Ryan.

Odds according to BetMGM as of Thursday morning.

North Carolina 88, Alabama 83: "If the guards perform like they did against Grand Canyon, the Crimson Tide will have a shot. Pair its usual good shooting with that kind of defensive effort, and Alabama can upset UNC. However, the Tar Heels will present more of an offensive threat than Grand Canyon did. And the UNC defense is also elite. The Crimson Tide will give the Tar Heels a tough game, but in the end, UNC outlasts Alabama for the victory." - Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly.

Alabama: Senior guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is day to day with a head injury.

Odds according to BetMGM as of Thursday morning:

The past five games of Alabama's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here

The past five games of North Carolina's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here