The Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball team secured their first NCAA Tournament win with a thrilling victory over the St. Francis Red Flash in the First Four game on Tuesday. Guard Amarr Knox’s clutch layup in the final moments lifted the Hornets to a 70-68 win at the University of Dayton’s UD Arena. With the score tied at 68 and only seconds left on the clock, Micah Simpson’s impressive full-court pass set up Knox for the game-winning shot. Knox led the team with 16 points and two steals, celebrating with teammate TJ Madlock as they advanced to face No. 1 seed Auburn. Knox praised his teammates for their dedication and resilience, expressing confidence for the upcoming challenge against the Tigers. You can watch the decisive play in the video above. Stay informed with the USA TODAY app for top news coverage, puzzles, audio stories, the eNewspaper, and more.
