Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever

Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 on Thursday night in Los Angeles to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.

Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever
Two men's basketball players celebrate while their opponent looks dejected in the background.

Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 on Thursday night in Los Angeles to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.