Bama pulls away from Stillman in second half
After Stillman held a one-point lead at the half, the University of Alabama came out strong in the closing period, winning 76-68 in a men’s basketball exhibition Tuesday night. The Crimson Tide seemed disjointed at times in the first half, but a strong second-half effort led to a double-digit lead. Even though Stillman made a run late in the game, Alabama was able to hold on.
Moussa Gueye and Nick Jacobs discuss Tide’s exhibition victory (video)
Gueye scored 14 points. Jacobs came off the bench and had a team-high 16 points in 19 minutes.
Alabama coach Anthony Grant’s press conference following exhibition victory over Stillman (video)
The Alabama basketball team warmed up for its Friday opener against South Dakota State with a 76-68 victory over Stillman College on Tuesday night in Coleman Coliseum.
Alabama Men’s Basketball Defeats Stillman College, 76-68
Alabama sophomore Nick Jacobs had a team-high 16 points and five rebounds as the men’s basketball team defeated Stillman, 76-68, in Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday night. “I thought Stillman came in and did a very good job with the tempo that they played at in the first half,” head coach Anthony Grant said. “I thought in the first half, we were sloppy from an offensive standpoint. We made a lot of mistakes defensively, which gave them opportunities. We knew coming into the game that they were a very good and well-coached team, and that they would play with a lot of confidence and freedom. I thought in the second half, we settled down a little bit.”
Alabama comes from behind to defeat Stillman College 76-68 in exhibition game
In its final dress rehearsal before the 2012-13 season opener, the Alabama basketball team looked as if it was having a little wardrobe malfunction in the beginning. The Crimson Tide had to rally from a six-point first-half deficit to defeat Stillman College 76-68 Tuesday night at Coleman Coliseum.
Alabama Men’s Basketball Announces 2012-13 Men’s Basketball Schedule
Fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance and its second straight 20-win season, the 2012-13 University of Alabama men’s basketball team will be challenged by a schedule that includes 17 home dates, tough road tests and the always difficult Southeastern …
SEC announces men’s basketball schedule
Alabama begins conference play on the road Jan. 8 against SEC newbie Missouri, and gets reigning national champion Kentucky at home Jan. 22. Both of those games will be on ESPN.
Alabama Basketball Will Play In Garden
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Alabama will meet Oregon State in 2K Sports Classic semifinals at Madison Square Garden
Alabama will meet Oregon State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The semifinal pairings were announced Thursday. The Alabama-Oregon State game will start at 6 p.m. CT. Villanova and Purdue will meet in the second semifinal. Both games will be televised by ESPN2.
Mississippi State’s Davis suffers torn left ACL
Incoming Mississippi State freshman Jacoby Davis has torn the ACL in his left knee and will likely miss the upcoming season. The school says the injury occurred during a workout on Monday and an MRI on Tuesday confirmed the injury. Davis is expected to have surgery in August.
A’ja Wilson, one of the nation’s best
A’ja Wilson, although just a junior-to-be, is one of the most talented girl’s basketball players in the nation. Wilson is showcasing her immense talent while playing with the Palmetto 76ers in the 2012 AAU Basketball on the Bayou tournament this week i…
2014 Georgia combo guard update
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Peach Jam: Day Five
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Louisville is searching for a point guard
The University of Louisville basketball staff is searching for a point guard in the Class of 2013. What is the staff telling the top few targets at that position?
2014 point guard’s star is rising
Miller Grove (GA) High School 2014 point guard Keith Pinckney, who plays for the Georgia Stars 16U AAU team, has seen his star rise the past few months.
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