Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defeated Southeaster Missouri State 75-71 in their First Four matchup to advance to the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Islanders will face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (29-5), the tournament's No. 1 overall seed, in the first round on Thursday.The Islanders (24-10) played without guard Terrion Murdix, who was the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He was ruled out because of a knee injury, but still cheered on the sidelines despite being on crunches.Jalen Jackson led the way for the Southland Conference champions with 22 points, six rebounds and two assists. Isaac Mushila added 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Ross Williams scored 13 points off the bench.Chris Harris led the Redhawks (19-17) with 23 points, while Phillip Russell contributed 15 points and 10 assists. SEMO was the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champion after upsetting No. 1 Morehead State in the semifinals and No. 2 Tennessee Tech in the final.It was a frustrating game for both teams due to the number of fouls called. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi went to the free throw line 35 times, while the Redhawks shot 20 free throws. However, SEMO only made eight free throws, which might be the difference maker in the game.Nevertheless, fans were frustrated with the officiating of the first game of March Madness. Some are hoping that it won't carry on into the rest of the tournament, while others are hoping for the Islanders to upset Alabama.Here are some of the comments on Twitter: James Lombardi@Roosterboy1991@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB SEMO was so bad at the free throw line. With that said NCAA do better, this game was horribly officiated. Really kills the mood as the anticipation with this tournament is high.12@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB SEMO was so bad at the free throw line. With that said NCAA do better, this game was horribly officiated. Really kills the mood as the anticipation with this tournament is high.Teven Jenkins Burner@TevGOAT76@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB My bracket is TOAST1@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB My bracket is TOASTJstam62@Jay72402906@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB Sure glad I’m not the only one who hopes the whole tournament in not officiated like that first one!🤦🏻‍♂️ And I don’t have a horse in that race@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB Sure glad I’m not the only one who hopes the whole tournament in not officiated like that first one!🤦🏻‍♂️ And I don’t have a horse in that racePatrick@MC_Knight_@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB NCAA when they see semo made the tournament142@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB NCAA when they see semo made the tournament https://t.co/AKAOQzhxMGRodriguez🍦 💰 Campus Ambassador of Temu 🍓@ANNEROD24890950@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB If this is how the rest of March is gonna be officiated…these mid majors are in trouble.. .@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB If this is how the rest of March is gonna be officiated…these mid majors are in trouble.. .Bill Miller 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼☸🕊 💙@DitchdiggerBill@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB FT shooting decided this game.You can't win at a high level w/o making FT, and SEMO missed a bunch.3@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB FT shooting decided this game.You can't win at a high level w/o making FT, and SEMO missed a bunch.Hoots_21@hoots_21@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB Please do not let that officiating happen all tournament.57@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB Please do not let that officiating happen all tournament.Nutmeg-Boiler State of Mind@NutmegStOfMind@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB as a true and honest SEMO fan, we deserved to lose@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB as a true and honest SEMO fan, we deserved to loseHawk Szn🦅🐤@hawk_szn@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB There prize?To get boat raced by Bama4@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB There prize?To get boat raced by BamaBobby🥋@bobby_brinks@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB@MarchMadnessMBB @Islanders_MBB https://t.co/AF7uBqNfU3Also Read: What happened to Suzy Merchant? Health issues and car accident explored as MSU women's coach steps downCan Texas A&M-Corpus Christi upset Alabama in the first round?Alabama will face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the first round.Alabama will have its hands full in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide will take on the reigning back-to-back Southland Conference champions on Thursday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.The Crimson Tide will look to star freshman Brandon Miller to lead them to March Madness glory. Miller has been one of the best players in college basketball this season, averaging 19.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 34 games.Miller is also a projected lottery pick in this year's NBA draft behind Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. This is despite the controversy surrounding him over the past few months.Miller transported a gun used in the January murder of Jamea Jonae Harris. According to a statement from Miller's attorney, Miller was unaware the gun was in the backseat of his car. Darius Miles, who owned the gun, allegedly gave the weapon to Michael Lynn Davis, who allegedly shot Harris. Miles has been dismissed from the team, and both men have been indicted on capital murder charges.On the other hand, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is under no pressure given its underdog status. They boast a great offense, averaging 80.4 points this season. The Islanders are also on a hot streak, winning 13 out of their last 14 games. The Islanders are +2500 to upset Alabama in the first round.Also Read: Why did UNC decline to participate in NIT? Taking closer look at college's stance following historically disappointing season