For the first time since 2011, Alabama State has reached the NCAA Tournament. Where do they begin their March Madness journey?

It’s Alabama State basketball vs. Saint Francis in March Madness to open the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Here’s what to know about the first-four game in Dayton, Ohio.

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Alabama State faced a tough challenge in the 2025 SWAC Tournament, but the Hornets defeated Jackson State and former ASU head coach Mo Williams with a score of 60-56 to become conference champions. Senior guard CJ Hines,

CJ Hines scored 20 points and No. 5 seed Alabama State pulled away late to beat No. 2 seed Jackson State 60-56 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament championship and clinched its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2011.

Two good defenses mean someone has to grab some caroms, and our expert college basketball predictions expect Jackson State's Romeo Mansel to take care of business against Alabama State.