Alabama-Texas A&M-Corpus Christi game ends with wild bad beat in bettors' nightmare scenario

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The first day of the NCAA Tournament reminded college basketball fans why it is called "March Madness." 

In the early slate of games, 13-seed Furman took down 4-seed Virginia on a late turnover by the Cavaliers, resulting in a game-winning three from JP Pegues, giving Furman its first NCAA Tournament win since 1974. 

The Alabama Crimson Tides celebrate and moves their name to the second round after the win against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

In the afternoon, 15-seed Princeton stunned 2-seed Arizona, going on a 9-0 run to close the game and win its first tournament game in 25 years. 

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Day 2 of the tournament kicks off Friday, and there will undoubtedly be more "madness" to come. 

However, among the great finishes on Thursday came a terrible gambling beat for bettors backing the Alabama Crimson Tide. 

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders pep band cheers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in the First Round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship South Regional on March 16, 2023 at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. (Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With the game in hand – Alabama led Texas A&M Corpus Christi 96-72 – Corpus Christi looked to be running out the clock, resigned to the loss. 

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Senior guard Ross William had other ideas,