Alabama basketball vs Clemson live score, updates, highlights from 2024 Elite Eight

Alabama basketball is back in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history.

The No. 4 Crimson Tide is set to play No. 6 Clemson in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday. Alabama coach Nate Oats, point guard Mark Sears and forward Grant Nelson will be trying to take the Tide to a place its never been: The Final Four.

Check back here during the game for live score updates.

Alabama vs Clemson live score updates in Elite Eight bracket

FINAL: Alabama 89, Clemson 82 | The Crimson Tide is going to the Final Four for the first time in program history

Alabama has made history, advancing to the Final Four for the first time ever. Mark Sears was massive in the second half, scoring 18 of his 23 points after the break. The Crimson Tide shot 45.9% from the field and 44.4% from long range.

Alabama 75, Clemson 67 with 3:25 remaining in the second half | Alabama has an answer every time

Every time the Tigers hit a three or seem to gather some momentum, the Crimson Tide has an answer. Nick Pringle has been huge; he's got 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Alabama 68, Clemson 59 with 6:12 remaining in the second half | Crimson Tide beginning to break game open

The Crimson Tide has made four straight shots, and all of those attempts have been triples. Alabama has a nine-point lead and is just over six minutes away from reaching the Final Four.

Alabama 55, Clemson 51 with 11:24 remaining in the second half | Jarin Stevenson's big day continues

True freshman Jarin Stevenson is up to 16 points on 60% shooting. He's knocked down four of his seven attempts from beyond the arc in 18 minutes.

Alabama 46, Clemson 43 with 15:54 remaining in the second half | Back-and-forth affair in Los Angeles

Clemson and Alabama are trading punches in Crypto.com Arena. It's 11-11 in the second half. Eight of those points have come in the paint for the Tigers.

HALFTIME: Alabama 35, Clemson 32

The Crimson Tide closed the final 7:33 of the first half on a 22-6 run. Jarin Stevenson has a team-high 10 points. Rylan Griffen has eight and Mark Sears and Aaron Estrada each have five apiece.

Clemson 28, Alabama 26 with 3:51 remaining in the first half | Defense ratcheting up as Crimson Tide makes push

Coach Nate Oats' team is on a 13-2 run over the last 3:42. Clemson has missed five of its last seven shots.

Clemson 26, Alabama 18 with 6:05 remaining in the first half | Tigers call timeout after a Jarin Stevenson make from deep

Alabama fell behind by as many as 13 points after Clemson enjoyed an 11-0 run. The Crimson Tide has responded with a mini 5-0 stretch to chip into the deficit.

Clemson 14, Alabama 11 with 11:48 remaining in the first half | Triples not dropping for either side

The two teams are a combined 1-for-12 from 3-point range, with that one make coming early off the fingertips of Rylan Griffen. Clemson forward RJ Godfrey will be shooting an and-one free throw when the game returns.

Clemson 8, Alabama 6 with 15:42 remaining in the first half | Crimson Tide punches back after slow start

It took nearly three minutes for Alabama to score its first points of the game − a second-chance layup from Grant Nelson that he converted through contact. Something to note on Nelson, however: He's already got two fouls.

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

• TV channel: TBS/truTV

• Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Sling TV

Alabama will tip off vs. Clemson on TBS/truTV. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV. Announcers for the game are Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson and Allie LaForce.

Alabama vs Clemson start time, TV info, location

• Start time: Approximately 7:49 p.m. CT

• TV info: TBS/truTV

• Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California.

Alabama vs Clemson preview

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.

Clemson: The Tigers didn't close the regular season particularly strong — they lost three of their last four heading into the NCAA Tournament — but they've seemed to have caught a groove. Clemson has held opponents to 64 points per game in March Madness.

Team vs Team odds, betting line, spread

Odds according to BetMGM as of Saturday morning.

• Spread: Alabama (-2.5)

• Over/under: 164.5

• Moneyline: Alabama -155, Clemson +125

Alabama vs Clemson prediction, game picks

Alabama 85, Clemson 80: "If the Crimson Tide played like it did against UNC, it's going to the Final Four. Grant Nelson and Mark Sears each competing at a high level will be too much for Clemson to stop." - Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly.

Alabama vs Clemson injury updates

Alabama: Senior guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is day to day with a head injury. He missed last game against North Carolina.

Clemson: N/A

Alabama vs Clemson stats

Alabama

• PPG: 90.7

• PPG allowed: 81.1

• FG% 47.7%

• 3PT%: 36.8%

• KenPom ranking: No. 14

Clemson

• PPG: 77.2

• PPG allowed: 70.7

• FG% 46.8%

• 3PT%: 35.2%

• KenPom ranking: No. 19

Alabama vs Clemson championship odds

Odds according to BetMGM as of Saturday morning:

ALABAMA: +2000

CLEMSON: +3000

Alabama basketball schedule 2023-24

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

Clemson basketball schedule 2023-24

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

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