NCAAB · Final

Alabama Triumphs Over Hofstra in NCAAB Showdown

Friday, March 20, 2026, 3:15 PM ET · Benchmark International Arena

Alabama Crimson Tide 90, Hofstra Pride 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Hofstra Pride vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide beat Hofstra Pride 90-70 at Benchmark International Arena on March 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Hofstra Pride vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -650 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.

The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a decisive victory against the Hofstra Pride, finishing the game with a score of 90-70. This matchup showcased Alabama's strong offensive capabilities, particularly in the second half, where they pulled ahead decisively. Alabama's performance was characterized by their high scoring, averaging 91.9 points in their last ten games, despite a recent loss to Ole Miss. The Crimson Tide's home record stands at 24-9, and they have shown resilience in bouncing back from their last defeat.

In contrast, Hofstra came into the game with a solid away record of 24-11 and a remarkable winning streak of seven games. Their recent form has been impressive, averaging 72.8 points in their last ten games while allowing only 59.6. However, they struggled to keep pace with Alabama's scoring, particularly in the second half of the game.

The game took place at the Benchmark International Arena, where Alabama has enjoyed a strong home advantage, evidenced by their 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. Hofstra, while having a good season, faced challenges on the road, reflected in their away record of 2-1 in their last three games leading up to this fixture.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this important contest. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Alabama favored by 11.5 points, with a total set at 158.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Alabama's ability to dominate the game, as evidenced by their moneyline of -650, compared to Hofstra's +470.

The conditions during the game were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed several key scoring plays, including a notable 25-foot three-point jumper by Taylor Bol Bowen and a 24-foot three-pointer from Noah Williamson, both contributing to Alabama's commanding lead.

Overall, Alabama's performance solidified their reputation as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape, while Hofstra will need to regroup and address the challenges they faced against such a high-scoring team.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ALA -11.5	158.5 o -112 / u -108	Hofstra Pride +470 · Alabama Crimson Tide -650

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Leaders

PointsLabaron Philon Jr.29Alabama Crimson Tide
AssistsLabaron Philon Jr.7Alabama Crimson Tide
ReboundsAiden Sherrell15Alabama Crimson Tide
PointsPreston Edmead24Hofstra Pride
AssistsCruz Davis6Hofstra Pride
ReboundsVictory Onuetu9Hofstra Pride

Recent form

Alabama Crimson Tide

Last 10: 8-2Streak L191.9 scored · 84.5 allowed per game4-1 at home

L79-80vs Ole Miss RebelsMar 13
W96-84vs Auburn TigersMar 8
L88-98at Georgia BulldogsMar 3
W71-69at Tennessee VolunteersFeb 28
W100-75vs Mississippi State BulldogsFeb 26
W90-83at LSU TigersFeb 21
W117-115vs Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 19
W89-75vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 15
W93-74at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 12
W96-92at Auburn TigersFeb 7

Hofstra Pride

Last 10: 9-1Streak W772.8 scored · 59.6 allowed per game2-1 away

W75-69vs Monmouth HawksMar 10
W68-65vs Towson TigersMar 10
W92-61vs William & Mary TribeMar 9
W62-51vs Drexel DragonsMar 4
W67-58vs Stony Brook SeawolvesMar 1
W82-68at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 21
W79-43vs Hampton PiratesFeb 20
L66-70at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 14
W66-62at Charleston CougarsFeb 13
W71-49vs Towson TigersFeb 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Hofstra Pride	Alabama Crimson Tide
Field goals	28-69	32-67
Field goal %	41	48
Three-pointers	11-24	12-36
Three-point %	46	33
Free throws	3-5	14-19
Free throw %	60	74
Rebounds	34	46
Offensive rebounds	13	17
Defensive rebounds	21	29
Assists	12	16
Steals	6	6
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	12	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	14
Fast-break points	9	19
Points in the paint	22	38
Fouls	14	13
Largest lead	10	20
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	25	70

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-44Preston Edmead makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half39-44Biggie Patterson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half39-47Labaron Philon Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half39-49London Jemison makes 2-foot dunk (Labaron Philon Jr. assists)
2nd Half39-50Amari Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-50Biggie Patterson makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half41-52Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half43-52Preston Edmead makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half43-53Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-54Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-56Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half46-56Preston Edmead makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cruz Davis assists)
2nd Half46-59Amari Allen makes 28-foot three point jumper (Aiden Sherrell assists)
2nd Half48-59Cruz Davis makes layup (Victory Onuetu assists)
2nd Half49-59Cruz Davis makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-62Latrell Wrightsell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Amari Allen assists)
2nd Half52-62Preston Edmead makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half55-62Preston Edmead makes 22-foot three point jumper (Cruz Davis assists)
2nd Half55-63Aiden Sherrell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-64Aiden Sherrell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-64German Plotnikov makes layup (Cruz Davis assists)
2nd Half59-64German Plotnikov makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half59-67Labaron Philon Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half62-67Preston Edmead makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cruz Davis assists)
2nd Half62-69Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half64-69Victory Onuetu makes 3-foot dunk (Cruz Davis assists)
2nd Half64-70Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-71Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-71Cruz Davis makes layup (Victory Onuetu assists)
2nd Half66-73Amari Allen makes driving layup
2nd Half66-74Aiden Sherrell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-77Labaron Philon Jr. makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half66-79Latrell Wrightsell makes driving layup
2nd Half66-80Latrell Wrightsell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-82Taylor Bol Bowen makes 2-foot dunk (Amari Allen assists)
2nd Half66-85Taylor Bol Bowen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Labaron Philon Jr. assists)
2nd Half69-85Preston Edmead makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half69-87Taylor Bol Bowen makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Labaron Philon Jr. assists)
2nd Half70-87Biggie Patterson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-90Noah Williamson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Preston Murphy Jr. assists)