The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a convincing 93-74 win over the Mississippi Rebels, led by Latrell Wrightsell's 21 points. Wrightsell's performance was complemented by Labaron Philon Jr.'s 18 points and 5 rebounds, as Alabama improved to 17-7 on the season. The Crimson Tide's 61 points in the second half were too much for the Rebels to handle, with Mississippi scoring 44 points in the same period. AJ Storr's 27 points for the Rebels were not enough to overcome the deficit, as Mississippi fell to 11-13.
AJ Storr's 27 Points Mark His 10th 20-Point Game of the Season
The game began with a closely contested first half, as Alabama took a narrow 32-30 lead into the break. However, the Crimson Tide exploded for 61 points in the second half, shooting 62.5% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range. Mississippi, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace, scoring 44 points in the second half on 40.7% shooting from the field. The Rebels' Eduardo Klafke added 12 points and 9 rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the Crimson Tide's high-powered offense. Alabama's 93 points marked their highest total in a game since scoring 96 points against the Auburn Tigers on January 21.
Latrell Wrightsell and AJ Storr were the top performers in the game, with Wrightsell scoring 21 points on 8-12 shooting from the field. Storr's 27 points led all scorers, as he shot 10-18 from the field and 3-6 from three-point range. Labaron Philon Jr. added 18 points and 5 rebounds for the Crimson Tide, while Aiden Sherrell contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds. For the Rebels, Eduardo Klafke's 12 points and 9 rebounds were a notable effort, and Travis Perry's 9 points provided a spark off the bench. Wrightsell's 21 points marked his fifth consecutive game with at least 15 points, as he continues to lead the Crimson Tide in scoring.
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The Crimson Tide's 93 points were fueled by their 62.5% shooting from the field in the second half, as they made 25-40 field goal attempts. Alabama also outrebounded the Rebels 36-30, with Aiden Sherrell and Labaron Philon Jr. each grabbing 6 rebounds. The Rebels' AJ Storr made 10-18 field goal attempts, including 3-6 from three-point range, but it was not enough to overcome the Crimson Tide's balanced attack. Alabama's 61 points in the second half marked their highest total in a half since scoring 63 points against the Arkansas Razorbacks on February 1.
The CHD Scout predicted an Alabama win by 4.4 points, and while the actual margin of 19 points was much larger, the model was correct in predicting the Crimson Tide's victory. The predicted score of 79-74 was close, but the actual score of 93-74 was a more convincing win for Alabama. The model's accuracy in predicting the winner and the general outcome of the game is a reflection of its effectiveness in evaluating team performance. The 19-point margin of victory was Alabama's largest since defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores by 22 points on January 14.
The win improves Alabama's record to 17-7, with a 23 NET ranking. The game was a Quadrant 2 win for the Crimson Tide, as they continue to build their resume for the NCAA tournament. For the Rebels, the loss drops their record to 11-13, with an 80 NET ranking. The game was a Quadrant 1 opportunity for Mississippi, but they were unable to capitalize on the chance to defeat a top-25 team. Alabama's win keeps them in the hunt for a top-4 seed in the NCAA tournament, as they look to continue their strong play in the coming weeks. The Crimson Tide's 17-7 record marks their best start since the 2019-2020 season, when they finished 16-15.
The Alabama Crimson Tide want to continue their winning ways as they face the Texas A&M Aggies on February 15. The Mississippi Rebels, meanwhile, want to bounce back as they face the Auburn Tigers on February 18. Both games matters in determining the trajectory of each team's season, as they navigate the final stretch of conference play. Alabama's next game will be their 25th of the season, as they look to reach the 20-win mark for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.