Alabama State Advances in NCAA Tournament with Historic Last-Second Win

Amarr Knox's dramatic layup secures Alabama State's first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, setting up a matchup against No. 1 Auburn.

Alabama State defeated Saint Francis 70-68 in the First Four, marking the program's first NCAA Tournament win.
Amarr Knox scored the game-winning layup with 0.7 seconds remaining after a full-court pass by Micah Simpson.
Saint Francis led for most of the game but lost after a critical turnover in the final seconds set up Alabama State's decisive play.
Knox led Alabama State with 16 points, including 10 in the second half, while Saint Francis' Juan Cranford Jr. scored a game-high 18 points.
Alabama State will face No. 1 overall seed Auburn in the first round on Thursday, March 20, in Lexington, Kentucky.