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Three Things to Watch for in Alabama Basketball’s NCAA Tournament Matchup with Saint Mary’s
CLEVELAND–– There are eight spots remaining in the Sweet 16, and one of those spots will be taken by either No. 2 Alabama or No. 7 Saint Mary’s when the two teams meet Sunday evening in Cleveland.
Alabama is trying to reach its third straight Sweet 16 while Saint Mary’s is looking to get there for the first time since 2010. Here are three things to watch for that might determine who gets there:
A lot has been made about the contrasting tempos of these two teams. Because of the slow pace the Gaels play at, it’s really challenging for a team to score a lot of points; however, the Crimson Tide has been the No. 1 scoring offense in college basketball this season at over 91 points per game.
Saint Mary’s has now allowed an opponent to score more than 80 points all season while Alabama has only fallen short of that marker four times and is 1-3 in games when scoring less than 80 points.
The number alone won’t determine who wins or loses this game, but if Alabama is able to reach that marker it will likely signify that the Crimson Tide was able to play more at the pace it wanted with a better chance of winning.
Alabama lost the rebounding battle in Round 1 to Robert Morris, a team that was much smaller physically and less athletic than the Crimson Tide. Robert Morris finished with 16 offensive rebounds.
Saint Mary’s has more size and is one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the country, averaging almost 14 per game. Alabama can’t afford to let the Gaels steal extra possessions by grabbing offensive rebounds.
If Alabama isn’t able to crash the defensive glass well, it will also prevent the team from getting the ball out quickly and moving up the floor in transition to play at the tempo it would prefer. Rebounding will be crucial for Alabama’s success.
The Crimson Tide made just six 3-point shots against Robert Morris. Alabama has proven it can win without shooting well from beyond the arc, but it sure does help.
Alabama’s primary 3-point shooters–– Mark Sears, Chris Youngblood and Aden Holloway–– combined to go 3 of 15 in the opening round game. Head coach Nate Oats wants to see all of those guys get going.
With the pace Saint Mary’s wants to play at, Alabama can make things really difficult on the Gaels if it starts getting in rhythm from deep.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – One person died and one was seriously injured in a severe car crash Friday night that closed entrance and exit ramps from the Eddy Road Bridge that crosses the Cleveland Memorial Shoreway.
Cuyahoga County’s spokesperson, Jennifer Ciaccia, said that at around 9:45 p.m., Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s deputies attempted a traffic stop for a car driving erratically on East 9th Street when the suspect vehicle fled.
Deputies pursued the suspect’s car, then it exited the freeway onto Eddy Road and struck another car just beyond the intersection of the I-90 off ramp and Eddy Road, according to a release.
Ciaccia said the second car then went over a traffic bridge and caught on fire.
According to Cleveland EMS, units responded to I-90 and Eddy Road for a crash with a car on fire and ejection.
Ciaccia confirmed the driver of the suspect car was pronounced dead on the scene. He was trapped in a car that also caught fire.
The female driver of the second car was seriously injured, and EMS transported her to University Hospital.
Lt. Mike Norman said the Cleveland Fire Department responded to the crash for the two separate car fires.
One of the cars on fire was at the beginning of the on-ramp. Lt. Norman said the other car fire was at the base of the wall east of Eddy Road and south of the on-ramp.
Our 19 News crew returned to the scene where a scorched concrete barrier, car parts, and crime scene tape appear all that remain.
Bratenahl Police, Cleveland Police, and Cleveland Fire all responded to the scene.
Ciaccia said the incident is still under investigation by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau.
The identity of the suspect killed has not been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for more information about this story.
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Ohio Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Threaten Cleveland Area Roads Sunday Night
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Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents should brace for intense storms beginning Sunday evening, with the Cleveland area and I-90 corridor in the path of severe weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, strong to severe thunderstorms are likely from Sunday afternoon into early Monday. These storms could bring damaging winds up to 50 mph, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Rainfall totals may exceed half an inch, especially during high-impact storm cells.
Travelers on I-90 and I-71 should expect hazardous conditions Sunday night. Sudden downpours may reduce visibility and create ponding on roadways, increasing accident risks. Commuters and residents are urged to secure outdoor items, monitor local alerts, and prepare for possible power outages.
Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm through Sunday, with highs near 69°F. However, cooler air returns Monday as highs dip to 57°F, accompanied by lingering rain.
Extended 5-Day Cleveland Forecast:
- Sunday: Showers likely, thunderstorms after 5 p.m. High near 69°F. Winds 10-15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
- Monday: Rain continues, high near 57°F. Gusts may reach 25 mph. Rainfall up to a quarter inch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 41°F. Cooler and breezy.
- Wednesday: Showers return. High around 59°F. Breezy, 90% rain chance.
- Thursday: Continued chance of showers. High near 64°F. Rain chance 50%.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Neo-soul pioneer Maxwell’s “The Serenade Tour 2025“ will stop in Cleveland with tickets now available on major third-party ticket websites like SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, StubHub, Viagogo, and TicketCity.
Get “The Serenade Tour 2025” Tickets
The tour’s Cleveland Rocket Arena stop will be on Saturday, Aug. 16. Lucky Daye will be featured as a special guest.
“The Serenade Tour 2025” is expected to feature classic releases from Maxwell’s 30-year career as well as his “Simply Beautiful” tribute to Al Green in 2024, according to Musze.com.
I found the cheapest tickets available for the August 16 concert as of March 28:
- SeatGeek: $75
- Vivid Seats: $68
- StubHub: $64
- Viagogo: $62
- TicketCity: $76
Below are tour dates in other cities and how to get tickets:
- May 2: Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
- June 13: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
- June 14: Yaamava’ Theater, Highland, CA
- June 21: Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, OK
- July 31: Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
- Aug 2: Hard Rock Live Rockford, Rockford, IL
- Aug 8: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
- Aug 9: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Aug 15: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
- Aug 16: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Aug 22: Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI
- Oct 3: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Oct 4: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
- Oct 5: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
Known for his humility and dedication to the music, Maxwell has received numerous accolades over the years. According to enyclopedia.com, Maxwell’s achievements include:
- Three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album for “BLACKsummers’night” and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Pretty Wings”
- Six Soul Train Music Awards for his contributions to R&B and soul music.
- BET Awards nominations and wins for Best Male R&B Artist.
- Two NAACP Image Awards for his outstanding cultural contributions.
- Lifetime Achievement Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in 2019 for his immense contributions to the music industry.
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