Ross’ Sunday NCAA Tourney 5-Unit Top Play
(NCAAB) Grand Canyon vs. Alabama, 03/24/2024 7:10 PM, Score: 61 - 72
Point Spread: 5.50 | -103.00 Grand Canyon (Away)
Result: Loss
Grand Canyon vs. Alabama 7:10 PM ET
Game# 839-840
Play On: Grand Canyon +5.5

If you watched Grand Canyon (30-4) upset nationally ranked St. Mary’s on Friday in Spokane, Washington then you know the Antelopes had overwhelming supports from their fanbase inside the building. That won’t change on Sunday and will serve as a huge emotional lift for the underdog. Grand Canyon was 28-36 (77.8%) from the free throw line in that win. Grand Canyon is #3 nationally in getting to the free throw line and has made 75.4% of those attempts. Conversely, Alabama is #320 nationally in free throw attempts allowed with much attributed to their aggressive defensive style. Grand Canyon’s interior defense was sensational versus St. Mary’s evidenced by 9 blocked shots. Alabama is #347 in the country in getting their shot attempts blocked. Another advantage Grand Canyon will have in on the offensive glass where they rank #32 nationally. On the other hand, Alabama is #236 in defensive rebounding.