In a game highlighted by the official's whistle, Alabama's defense rose to the occasion and helped the Tide advance to their third Sweet 16 in five years.
Freshman sensation Brandon Miller played his final game in an Alabama uniform on Friday night. The All American ended the night just 3-of-19 shooting and scored nine points against the San Diego State Aztecs in a Sweet 16 loss.
Oats is now set for his biggest offseason in Tuscaloosa. He must replace two of his veteran assistant coaches in Bryan Hodgson and Charlie Henry, and he must reload a roster that will be losing, at the minimum, All American Brandon Miller.
After a wild opening weekend of March Madness that featured 48 games in the first two rounds, the SEC heads into the Sweet 16 tied in first place as the conference with the most teams remaining (3).