Alabama Basketball Wins Without Holloway, Prepares for Texas Tech

On March 23, Alabama basketball keys rolling in the NCAA tournament after a strong 90-70

win over Hofstra in the first round.

The fourth seeded Crimson Tide will head to the second round without Junior Guard Aiden

Holloway, who's been suspended following his arrest on March 16th for marijuana possession

and failure to display a tax stamp.

Authorities found about two pounds of marijuana, some paraphernalia, and $400 in cash during

the bust by the West Alabama narcotics Task Force.

Holloway posted a $5,000 bond that same day and faces a court date on April 14 in Tuscaloosa

Circuit Court.

The university quickly removed him from campus and launched an investigation through their

student conduct office.

Coach Nate Oates confirmed the suspension, stressing the program's standards for accountability,

especially in off court matters like this.

Following without Holloway, who averages 16.8 points per game this season, Alabama shot

well from the field and beyond the arc.

Guard LeBaron Phylon stepped up big, with 29 points to lead the team to victory.

Now the Tide gear up for matchup against 5th seeded Texas Tech on Saturday at 8.45 pm.

Central time in Tampa, Florida, aiming to extend their tournament run.