Alabama Women's Basketball Faces Louisville in March Madness Second Round

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The sixth-seeded Alabama women's basketball team will take on third-seeded Louisville in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Monday at noon ET. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 and face either NC State or Michigan. Alabama is making its fourth straight March Madness appearance and is seeking its first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1998.

Why it matters

Alabama's women's basketball program has been on the rise in recent years, making four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. A win over Louisville would mark the team's first Sweet 16 berth in over 25 years, a significant milestone that could help elevate the program's national profile and recruiting efforts.

The details

After defeating Rhode Island 68-55 in the first round, Alabama will now face a tough test against a Louisville squad that earned a No. 3 seed in the tournament. The Cardinals defeated Vermont 72-52 in their opening-round matchup. Monday's second-round game will be played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky and will be broadcast on ESPN.

• The second-round game will tipoff at 12:00 PM ET on Monday, March 24, 2026.
• Alabama is making its fourth straight NCAA tournament appearance.
• The Crimson Tide last reached the Sweet 16 in 1998.

What’s next

The winner of the Alabama-Louisville matchup will advance to the Sweet 16 and face either NC State or Michigan in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday, March 28.