🏀 Alabama beats a hot LSU team 74-66 in Baton Rouge
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So frustrating watching this team. Not lack of effort, but a lot still lacking. Again , big fan of #2 but NBA ready in 8-10 months??? Don't see it. He's currently killing us...can Tua hoop?
Crazy game, great win. Aubarn game might be the fork in road on where we're heading. Sucks we'll be without Hall.
Crazy game, great win. Aubarn game might be the fork in road on where we're heading. Sucks we'll be without Hall.
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100% from the charity stripe, btw, @EasyTider @TerryP
4-16 from the field with nine turnovers (three times more than anyone else on the floor) is pretty hideous.
The Crimson Tide shot a perfect 18-of-18 from the free throw line to capture first true road victory of the season
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Alabama men's basketball team defeated LSU, 74-66, Saturdaynight in front of a raucous sellout crowd at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Sophomore Dazon Ingram registered his fourth career double-double, scoring 18 points while pulling down 10 rebounds to lead the Tide to the victory.
Playing without starting forward Donta Hall, the Tide's leader in rebounding field goal percentage and blocked shots who was ruled out with a wrist injury prior to the game, Alabama used a balanced scoring attack as all nine players who saw action landed in the scoring column. Freshman Collin Sexton reached double figures, adding 15 points to go along with a season high of seven rebounds and three assists. Furthermore, freshmen Alex Reese (nine points) and Galin Smith (eight points) combined to score 17 points off the bench in Hall's absence.
As a team, the Crimson Tide (11-6, 3-2 SEC) went a perfect 18-of-18 from the free throw line, including 14-of-14 in the second half and 10-of-10 over the final two minutes to seal the victory. UA shot 43.9 percent from the floor (25-of-57), while holding a huge advantage in bench points, 28-11.
On defense, Alabama neutralized LSU (11-5, 2-2 SEC), the leading field goal percentage team in the league, to just 40.4 percent shooting (21-of-52). The Crimson Tide dominated the glass, pulling down 24 rebounds in the second half for a 40-24 advantage.
"I'm really excited about our effort on both ends of the floor," Alabama head coach Avery Johnson said. "We got off to a good start except for the first play when they got an offensive rebound. We did a terrific job rebounding the basketball and our guys were locked in to the scouting report. We were pretty much in control of the game. They were able to get a couple of steals there at the end and we didn't take great care of the ball, but it's a good learning lesson for us. It's great to be able to learn in situations like this. I'm proud of our guys, but the consistent theme has been a focus on discipline in practice and better leadership from the team for better results."
Alabama held a two-point advantage at the break, 32-30, while shooting 40 percent from the floor (12-of-30) and limiting LSU to just 35.5 percent shooting from the field (11-of-31).
The Crimson Tide caught fire at the start of the second half, extending its lead to nine points, 47-38, after one of Smith's three dunks on the night. Alabama continued to knock down baskets, using a 13-4 run over 4:47 to extend its lead to 51-40 with 11:21 left. The Tide continued to tack on points, using a 7-0 run over 3:06 for its largest lead of the night, 58-43, with 7:21 to go.
The momentum began to swing, as the Tigers' defense turned it up a notch and forced five Alabama turnovers over 3:44 to cut the deficit to 60-51 with 4:43 left in the game, and maintained its pressure on the Crimson Tide, axing the lead to 63-56 with 2:07 left.
Following an Ingram dunk, LSU's Tremont Waters answered with a three-pointer, however, the Tigers' bench was called for a technical for bumping an official. Sexton drained the ensuing free throws to stretch the Tide's lead back to seven, 68-61 with just over a minute remaining.
From there, the Tide would knock down free throws to secure its third consecutive win.
Tremont Waters lead the Tigers' offensive, scoring a game-high 19 points to go along with five assist, three rebounds and three steals.
Alabama will return to Coleman Coliseum to host Auburn on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The game is scheduled to tipoff at 6 p.m. CT and will be televised on SEC Network. Tickets are still available and can be purchased on RollTide.com.
Alabama Men’s Basketball Captures 74-66 in Front of Sellout Crowd at LSU - Alabama Athletics
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Alabama men's basketball team defeated LSU, 74-66, Saturdaynight in front of a raucous sellout crowd at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Sophomore Dazon Ingram registered his fourth career double-double, scoring 18 points while pulling down 10 rebounds to lead the Tide to the victory.
Playing without starting forward Donta Hall, the Tide's leader in rebounding field goal percentage and blocked shots who was ruled out with a wrist injury prior to the game, Alabama used a balanced scoring attack as all nine players who saw action landed in the scoring column. Freshman Collin Sexton reached double figures, adding 15 points to go along with a season high of seven rebounds and three assists. Furthermore, freshmen Alex Reese (nine points) and Galin Smith (eight points) combined to score 17 points off the bench in Hall's absence.
As a team, the Crimson Tide (11-6, 3-2 SEC) went a perfect 18-of-18 from the free throw line, including 14-of-14 in the second half and 10-of-10 over the final two minutes to seal the victory. UA shot 43.9 percent from the floor (25-of-57), while holding a huge advantage in bench points, 28-11.
On defense, Alabama neutralized LSU (11-5, 2-2 SEC), the leading field goal percentage team in the league, to just 40.4 percent shooting (21-of-52). The Crimson Tide dominated the glass, pulling down 24 rebounds in the second half for a 40-24 advantage.
"I'm really excited about our effort on both ends of the floor," Alabama head coach Avery Johnson said. "We got off to a good start except for the first play when they got an offensive rebound. We did a terrific job rebounding the basketball and our guys were locked in to the scouting report. We were pretty much in control of the game. They were able to get a couple of steals there at the end and we didn't take great care of the ball, but it's a good learning lesson for us. It's great to be able to learn in situations like this. I'm proud of our guys, but the consistent theme has been a focus on discipline in practice and better leadership from the team for better results."
Alabama held a two-point advantage at the break, 32-30, while shooting 40 percent from the floor (12-of-30) and limiting LSU to just 35.5 percent shooting from the field (11-of-31).
The Crimson Tide caught fire at the start of the second half, extending its lead to nine points, 47-38, after one of Smith's three dunks on the night. Alabama continued to knock down baskets, using a 13-4 run over 4:47 to extend its lead to 51-40 with 11:21 left. The Tide continued to tack on points, using a 7-0 run over 3:06 for its largest lead of the night, 58-43, with 7:21 to go.
The momentum began to swing, as the Tigers' defense turned it up a notch and forced five Alabama turnovers over 3:44 to cut the deficit to 60-51 with 4:43 left in the game, and maintained its pressure on the Crimson Tide, axing the lead to 63-56 with 2:07 left.
Following an Ingram dunk, LSU's Tremont Waters answered with a three-pointer, however, the Tigers' bench was called for a technical for bumping an official. Sexton drained the ensuing free throws to stretch the Tide's lead back to seven, 68-61 with just over a minute remaining.
From there, the Tide would knock down free throws to secure its third consecutive win.
Tremont Waters lead the Tigers' offensive, scoring a game-high 19 points to go along with five assist, three rebounds and three steals.
Alabama will return to Coleman Coliseum to host Auburn on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The game is scheduled to tipoff at 6 p.m. CT and will be televised on SEC Network. Tickets are still available and can be purchased on RollTide.com.
Alabama Men’s Basketball Captures 74-66 in Front of Sellout Crowd at LSU - Alabama Athletics
Dude, your crotch has got to be sore by now considering how many different sides of the fence you find yourself on--at least a little chapped because you've rubbed the splinters down. Three weeks ago it was "he's the guy whose engine runs this team." You've mentioned him, along with Ingram, as the two that needed to fill leadership roles. Now we see both at 16-16 on the line, they both led the team in assists, and both ended up being the top two leading scorers in the game.
With the exceptions of what's stated above.
Bama owned the paint in this game. Outrebounded, yes. What stuck out to me was Bama doubling the amount scored off of second chances.
It was a good win for the program--the last two have been. Here's to them carrying over the momentum 'til Wednesday nights game.
I'd have to check on the NCAA rankings. As I recall, they've only kept track of those for a decade (give or take a couple of years.) Jones has the current Bama record at 16. I know some won't appreciate this because "he belongs on the bench" but the record he broke was set last season--by Key.
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While you do know the outcome, it's being replayed on SECN in a few hours. It's at 11:30 AM ET ...
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That's certainly one of their favorite "go-to's" in Baton Rouge. But ... biggest bellyaching fan base? What's worse? A fan base pointing to the refs in defeat or a fan base pointing to how bad the team is when they're winning?
By NO means am I a fan of Dan Wolken. That doesn't mean a blind squirrel can't find a nut. And, he cracked this one wide open --
(And, BTW, if you have ever wondered if guys like Wolken find subject material on message forums? Believe you me, they follow them, all of them, closely. That said, Dan sets himself up for a lot of what he gets with his snide and trolling comments.)
And, when you "get in bed" with these type of people here's where's what leads people to tell him "DBAP" with these consequences:
Didn't realize I was climbing all over the fence @TerryP. I haven't said Sexton isn't clearly our best player/engine. As far as leader, I actually said it would be better if veterans Ingram & Key took that role and let the freshmen just play.
As far as Sexton's talent, no denying it. I don't pretend to know/follow college basketball the same way I do football. Way too many people who do that say Sexton #1 PG in draft-lottery pick. What I've seen lately is too many turnovers/charges/out of control mishaps and inconsistent 3pt shooting.
{36% 3pt shooting, 55 assists (<4 game), 44 turnovers}
Will always be our best player and I do know enough about basketball to realize talent around you makes a difference, especially for PG (i.e. Jason Kidd). Also Realize he'll be here 1 season Period, but I don't see instant impact NBA guard....but what do I know? Not much.
As far as Sexton's talent, no denying it. I don't pretend to know/follow college basketball the same way I do football. Way too many people who do that say Sexton #1 PG in draft-lottery pick. What I've seen lately is too many turnovers/charges/out of control mishaps and inconsistent 3pt shooting.
{36% 3pt shooting, 55 assists (<4 game), 44 turnovers}
Will always be our best player and I do know enough about basketball to realize talent around you makes a difference, especially for PG (i.e. Jason Kidd). Also Realize he'll be here 1 season Period, but I don't see instant impact NBA guard....but what do I know? Not much.
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