Alabama overcomes slow start, pulls away for double-digit win over Ole Miss
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Amidst plenty of off-court drama and noise surrounding the program, Alabama blocked it all out to easily take down Ole Miss…at least late in the game.
The Crimson Tide found themselves trailing 20-13 with just under 9 minutes left in the opening half of Wednesday’s matchup, as Nate Oats’ normally prolific offense struggled to find much of a rhythm early on.
But after rallying to lead by 2 at the half, Alabama was able to control the game for much of the second as it methodically pulled away for a 93-74 win.
Latrell Wrightsell paced the Crimson Tide with 21 points, while Labaron Philon tacked on 18 and Aiden Sherrell added 15. Amari Allen notably led the team with 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
AJ Storr poured in 27 points for the home side, with Eduardo Klafke being the only other Rebel in double-figures with a dozen.
Ole Miss claimed a 36-16 advantage when it came to points in the paint, but Alabama countered with 15 fast-break points to Ole Miss’ 5.
The result makes it 3 wins in a row for Oats’ squad, and a two-game homestand against South Carolina and Arkansas looms.
Having returned to Oxford for the first time in nearly a month due to recent severe winter weather, the Rebels will next welcome rivals Mississippi State to town Saturday.
Parker is currently the sports editor for Gulf Coast Media in Foley, Alabama. He's a graduate from Mizzou who has experience covering the Tiger football and basketball beats for SB Nation, and he's worked for a variety of sports news outlets in the past.
