Alabama secured its first trip to the Elite Eight after a massive three-point swing late in the second half helped the Crimson Tide pull away from No. 1 North Carolina in a shocker, 89-87, in the Sweet 16.
North Carolina led Thursday’s Sweet 16 contest by one point, 85-84, with a minute remaining in regulation. However, Jae’Lyn Withers followed an inexplicable three-point attempt with 15 seconds left on the shot clock with a foul on the other end, leading to a three-point play for Alabama.
