
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is underway, and Allie LaForce certainly came ready to work.
The first game to kick off was No. 8 seed Louisville taking on No. 9 seed Creighton. This is just one of 16 more games that will be played on Thursday.
Louisville basketball will try to score its first NCAA Tournament win since 2017 today in a familiar venue. The programs last met in 1999.
CBS sideline reporter Allie LaForce certainly came ready for the tournament.
She showed up to Rupp Arena, rocking a stunning pink blazer and even added pink shoes.
“#MarchMadness, let’s go!!! Coming at ya from Lexington! CBS first two games, TNT for the night games. 🫶🏼,” LaForce stated in her caption on Instagram.
Her first picture showed her showing off her outfit while raising her right leg to show off her shoes.
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The second picture had her taking a picture with the broadcast crew of Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson.
Her final picture was of her holding a basketball while in a pink and white dress as a kid.
How social media reacted:
“Let’s go, Allie – best time of the year for basketball!” one fan said.
“🔥love the pink- looks good from way up high in these bleacher seats, lol GO CARDS ❤️,” another fan said of Allie LaForce.
“You have a heart of gold Allie, thank you for always spreading love and positive vibes, you deserve all the happiness in the world!!🙌❤️,” a third fan added.
“Gorgeous! 🔥,” a final fan stated.
Allie LaForce is Married To Former MLB Pitcher

Allie LaForce is the sideline reporter for NCAA Tournament games.
She is certainly a reporter that male fans love to see.
Unfortunately for them, she is already spoken for.
The veteran Turner Sports reporter has been in a long-term relationship with MLB veteran pitcher Joe Smith.
LaForce got engaged in 2013 and then got married in 2015.
In 2022, the couple welcomed their first child.