The Elite Eight is here, and Duke men’s basketball takes on No. 2 seed Alabama with a spot in the Final Four on the line. The Blue Zone breaks down the matchup with an overview, key-stat, X-Factor and three keys to the game.

Alabama will meet Duke in the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Here's the start time and what channel you'll need to watch the Crimson Tide.

Alabama's win was thanks in large part to two-time Consensus All-American guard Mark Sears, who erupted for 34 points on 10-of-16 shooting from rainbow territory. The rest of the squad combined for 15 more triples as the Crimson Tide made NCAA Tournament history by draining a record 25 triples against BYU.

Here's a look at where Sarah Ashlee Barker's 45 points vs. Maryland on Monday rank in Alabama women's basketball and NCAA Tournament history: