Live Hoops Updates: Alabama 102, South Alabama 46; Final
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 22 Alabama (2-0) will host the South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) tonight at Coleman Coliseum. The non-conference game will tip-off at 7 p.m. CT (SEC Network+).
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PREGAME
— Alabama freshman Kris Parker is not dressed out for tonight’s game vs. South Alabama. Nate Oats on Monday said UA is in the process of possibly redshirting Parker.
— Tonight’s officiating crew: Doug Shows, Rob Rorke and Robert Felder.
— An NBA scout for the Washington Wizards has a seat on press row for Alabama’s third home game.
— Starters vs. South Alabama: Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle and Aaron Estrada.
FIRST HALF
— USA 5, Alabama 4 (15:42) | After taking a 4-0 lead, Alabama hasn’t scored in the last 2:14. Tide is 2-for-4 from the field and 0-for-2 from three to start the game.
— Alabama 15, USA 15 (11:32) | The Tide has made four of its last five shots from the field to tie the game. UA holds an 8-5 edge on the glass but is 2-6 at the FT line.
— Alabama 28, USA 17 (7:10) | Crimson Tide is on a 16-2 run over the last 5:38. Timeout, Jaguars.
— Alabama 35, USA 17 (3:52) | Tide run is up to 23-2 over the last 8:56. Mark Sears is up to a game-high 13 points and is 3-4 from three.
SECOND HALF
— Alabama 57, USA 26 (15:48) | Nick Pringle with the Tide’s last six points, including two dunks. UA is 4-5 from the field to start the 2H.
— Alabama 66, USA 30 (11:01) | Jaguars haven’t scored a bucket in the last 7:13. Crimson Tide firmly in control at the under-12 timeout.
— Alabama 76, USA 33 (7:25) | Field goal-less streak stretches to 10:49 for the Jags, who are 0 for their last 13. Meanwhile, the Tide is shooting 61% (27-44) for the game.
— Alabama 87, USA 35 (3:47) | Led by Mark Sears’ game-high 17, every available player has scored at least 2 points, as UA leads by 50-plus at the under-4 timeout.
POSTGAME
— Nate Oats: “That was a lot more like we’re trying to get on the defensive end. … I thought Nick Pringle was much better.”
— This is the first time Alabama has started a season with three straight 100-point games since 1956-57. Nate Oats: “I’m guessing that was before everybody in here was alive. Sees Kirk McNair, “My fault.”
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