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Charleston Cougars vs Alabama Crimson Tide, Men's Basketball Championship West Region 1st Round

College Basketball
Charleston
27-8
96-109
Final
Alabama
22-11
Spokane Numerica Veterans Arena

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COFC leadsBiggest lead COFC 6, ALA 31
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COFC346296
ALA5158109

Who won: Alabama 109-96

The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Charleston Cougars 109-96 in Men's Basketball Championship West Region 1st Round on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Spokane Numerica Veterans Arena. The Alabama outscored the Charleston 51-34 in the 1st half. Mark Sears led the Alabama in points (30). Ben Burnham led the Charleston in points (19).

Recap · Mar 23
Mark Sears, Crimson Tide roll in March Madness as Alabama races past Charleston 109-96

Mark Sears led the highest-scoring offense in the country with 30 points, and fourth-seeded Alabama had no problem making shots in its NCAA Tournament opener, racing past No. 13 seed Charleston 109-96 on Friday night.

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Game info

Venue
Spokane Numerica Veterans Arena, Spokane, WA
Officials
Paul Szelc (Referee), Matt Potter (Referee), Tommy Nunez (Referee)

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