Alabama Triumphs Over LSU
In a thrilling matchup, the No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide triumphed over the LSU Tigers with a score of 90-83 on Saturday, marking Alabama’s impressive sixth consecutive win. With this victory, Alabama, boasting an overall record of 20-7 and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 10-4, extended its dominance over LSU, winning their last six encounters.
Key Performers
Aiden Holloway led the charge for Alabama, scoring 17 points, while Amari Allen contributed 16 points to the team’s total. The Crimson Tide, known for their sharpshooting, demonstrated their prowess by sinking ten 3-pointers in the game, reinforcing their national ranking as the second-best team for three-pointers made with an average of 12.7 per game. Seven players combined to achieve this feat, continuing Alabama’s streak of hitting at least ten threes for the eighth consecutive game.
Latrell Whitesell Jr. also played a key role, adding 14 points, alongside Aiden Sherrell who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while London Jemison matched that scoring tally of 12 points.
LSU’s Standout Players
On the other side of the court, Marquel Sutton was a standout for LSU, leading all scorers with 21 points. He received support from Jalen Reece, who added 14 points, and PJ Carter who scored 13 points. Rashad King contributed 12 points, while Pablo Tamba rounded out the scoring with 10 points and also pulled down 12 rebounds.
Game Highlights
Alabama pulled ahead with an 8-0 run fueled by key three-pointers from Allen and Whitesell, establishing a 63-49 advantage with 13:39 left on the clock. LSU managed to narrow the gap on two occasions, the latest being a dunk by Sutton that brought them to within six points at 89-83 with just 14 seconds remaining.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Alabama will face Mississippi State in their next game on Wednesday, while LSU will head to Mississippi for their upcoming match on the same day.
