On Friday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program played their second game of the 2024-25 season, as they defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves in Coleman Coliseum by a final score of 88-79.
With the result, Alabama advanced to a 2-0 overall for the 2024-25 season.
In all, this was a game where the Crimson Tide struggled at times, especially in the first half where Alabama carried a 43-40 lead into halftime. This would carry over into the second half as well, which resulted in a close win for the Crimson Tide.
Here are some of our instant reactions to Alabama’s victory over the Red Wolves on Friday night:
Alabama Crimson Tide three-point struggles
Alabama certainly struggled Friday night when it came three-point shooting, making only 6-of-31 attempts. This amounted to a combined percentage of 19.4%.
Alabama Crimson Tide free throw struggles
The Crimson Tide also struggled at the free throw line Friday night against Arkansas State. Alabama shot a combined 28-of-44, or 63.6%
Clifford Omoruyi posts near double-double
Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi once again flirted with a double-double in only his second game with the Crimson Tide. Omoruyi finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, and one block on five-of-six shooting from the field.
Mark Sears headlines four double-digit scorers
Mark Sears led the Crimson Tide in scoring with 19 points Friday night. Alongside Sears, four others were also in double-figures that included Omoruyi, Grant Nelson, and Labaron Philon with 12 points, while Derrion Reid had 10.
Alabama Crimson Tide now 2-0
As mentioned at the start, this result means that Alabama is now 2-0 to start the 2024-25 season. The Crimson Tide will return to action Monday against McNeese State.