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The Alabama Crimson Tide<\/a> will face the Louisville Cardinals in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The Tide enter the matchup following a 68-55 victory over Rhode Island in the opening round of the tournament. Louisville will undoubtedly serve as an excellent test for the Tide moving forward, as Alabama<\/a> will need to be at their best on both ends of the floor against an elite Cardinals team.<\/p>\n

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Here are three bold predictions for Alabama\u2019s NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Louisville.<\/p>\n

Jessica Timmons stays red hot, records 25+ points and 5+ rebounds\"Mar<\/p>\n

Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) looks to pass against Texas at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News<\/p>\n

Timmons could dominate yet again against Louisville on Monday. The star senior recorded 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting in the win against Rhode Island, as Timmons has been widely regarded as a top guard in both the SEC and all of women\u2019s college basketball throughout the 2025-26 campaign.<\/p>\n

Timmons will need to stay red hot against the Cardinals, as Alabama will undoubtedly continue turning to the playmaker on the offensive end of the floor.<\/p>\n

Karly Weathers dominates the glass, records 10+ rebounds<\/p>\n

Weathers has been an excellent playmaker throughout the 2025-26 season. The star guard currently averages a team high 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, as Weathers has played an essential role on both ends of the floor on a nightly basis.<\/p>\n

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Weathers will look to continue dominating the glass against Louisville, as the senior\u2019s rebounding ability will play a massive role in the outcome of the contest.<\/p>\n

Ta\u2019Mia Scott bounces back, records 20+ points\"Alabama<\/p>\n

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Ta’mia Scott (15) drives past Rhode Island Rams forward Valentina Ojeda (9) at the 2026 NCAA Women’s March Madness basketball tournament at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 21, 2026.<\/p>\n

Scott struggled in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against Rhode Island. The star guard recorded just six points on 2-of-7 shooting, as Scott will look to shine yet again against Louisville despite the underwhelming performance.<\/p>\n

Both Timmons and Scott will continue to serve as the Tide\u2019s top scoring options moving forward, as each player will need to stay red hot against the Cardinals.<\/p>\n

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Alabama will face Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday at 11:00 a.m. CT, as the Tide will look to keep things rolling throughout March Madness.<\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama bold predictions vs. Louisville in March Madness second round<\/a><\/p>\n