After Alabama basketball punched its ticket to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year Thursday, the Crimson Tide rewarded one of the program’s main architects. Preston Murphy’s new contract was approved by UA’s board of trustees compensation committee, giving the assistant coach a substantial raise.

Alabama-Duke will air live on TBS, with streaming options available on the March Madness live app or Sling TV, which requires a subscription. All times Eastern. Time: 8:49 p.m. Location: Prudential Center (Newark, New Jersey)

The Crimson Tide cruised into the Elite Eight behind an all-time shooting performance by Mark Sears and Aden Holloway

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BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Maryland plays No. 21 Alabama in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. SEE ALSO: NCAA Women's Tournament Sweet 16 set to tip off at BJCC Legacy Arena SEE ALSO: Top women's teams advance in March Madness with dominant first-round performances

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