On Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide put on a show as they beat Ole Miss in a big showdown, 103-78. It’s the Tide’s first win at Oxford over Ole Miss since 2009.
Headed home with the W!!
Tonight marks our first win at Ole Miss since Feb. 28, 2009.#RollTide #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/dZDZReQ7pm
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 23, 2020
This was also the first 100+ game for the Tide that ended in regulation.
The Crimson Tide attempted a total of 67 shots and made 37 of them for a field goal percentage of 55.2 percent. Alabama also made 16/28 free throws for 57.1 percent percentage.
The highest scorer was John Petty who finished the game with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. As for other scorers on the night, Jaden Shackelford had 18 points, Kira Lewis Jr. had 17 points, Reese had 12, and Davis had 10.
It's hard to guard @Mr_Lewis3 👀🔥
Kira Lewis Jr. is our Player of the Game!#RollTide #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/WVoTcuR2To
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 23, 2020
Ole Miss went 26/47 for 55.3 percent and also made 20/27 free throws for 74.1 percent.
Alabama improves to 15-12 (7-7 in the SEC) while Ole Miss drops to 13-14 (4-10 in the SEC).
Alabama will travel to Starkville, Miss to take on Mississippi State on Tuesday at 8:00 PM on SEC Network.