The Alabama Crimson Tide does not look like a team that wants to achieve success in March, as evidenced by their poor performance in its first-round game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Alabama turned the ball over 16 times and allowed the Commodores to get to the free-throw line for 45 shots.
Despite holding a 14-point lead during the second half and winning the rebound battle, the Tide couldn’t get it done when it mattered and are already out of the tournament.
Jaden Shackelford shot well for Alabama and led all Crimson Tide scorers with 21 points. Jahvon Quinerly followed with 13 points before fouling out late in the second half.
Scotty Pippen Jr led all scorers in the game with 25 points, despite most of them coming from the charity stripe. Myles Stute hit five threes en route to an 18-point night.
That makes three consecutive losses to end the season for the embattled Crimson Tide, who will hope to find their footing and get things together before they take the court during March Madness.
Alabama fans will now anticipate their seeding in the NCAA Tournament, which will be announced on championship Sunday.
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