Alabama delivered a resounding 90-64 victory over Missouri at Coleman Coliseum, exceeding expectations with a 26-point margin that far surpassed the predicted 4.7-point advantage. Latrell Wrightsell led the charge for the Crimson Tide, scoring 21 points and grabbing 5 rebounds to pace his team's dominant performance. Missouri's T.O. Barrett was the Tigers' top performer, finishing with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide of Alabama's onslaught.
The game unfolded with Alabama taking control from the outset, racing to a 42-29 halftime lead. The Crimson Tide's offense was clicking on all cylinders, with Wrightsell and Labaron Philon Jr. combining for 25 points in the first half. Philon Jr. would go on to finish with 18 points and 6 assists, while Aiden Sherrell added 16 points to the Crimson Tide's balanced attack. Missouri, on the other hand, struggled to find its rhythm, with Barrett's 13 points leading a relatively quiet night for the Tigers' offense.
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In the second half, Alabama continued to pull away, outscoring Missouri 48-35 to seal the convincing win. The Crimson Tide's defense was stifling, holding the Tigers to just 35% shooting from the field and forcing 15 turnovers. Missouri's Mark Mitchell and Shawn Phillips Jr. provided some bright spots, with 11 points and 5 rebounds, and 10 points and 8 rebounds, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Crimson Tide's superior performance.
CHD Scout's pre-game prediction of an Alabama win by 4.7 points proved correct, albeit with a much larger margin of victory than anticipated. The convincing win is a significant boost to Alabama's tournament resume, as it qualifies as a Q2 victory for the Crimson Tide. For Missouri, the loss is a Q1 defeat, which could have implications for the Tigers' own tournament chances.
The victory improves Alabama's record to 14-6, while Missouri falls to 14-7. The Crimson Tide's net ranking of 22 will likely receive a boost from this dominant performance, while the Tigers' net ranking of 68 may take a hit. As the season enters its critical stretch, Alabama's win over Missouri serves as a statement of intent, demonstrating the Crimson Tide's ability to dominate quality opponents. With this result, Alabama strengthens its case for a tournament bid, while Missouri must regroup and refocus to stay in the hunt.