Alabama basketball ends year in Coleman Coliseum, hangs hundred on South Dakota State

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Alabama basketball wrapped up a historic 2024 with one more dub before conference play.

Now 0-4 in the series with a 105-82 loss to Alabama (11-2), South Dakota State couldn’t get the job done in Coleman Coliseum.

If the Jackrabbits (9-6) had a chance, it likely would’ve been Sunday, as the No. 6 Crimson Tide found itself understaffed.

Dec 29, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) shoots for the basket against South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Stoney Hadnot (4) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

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Joining senior guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. on the injured reserve for SD State were freshman Derrion Reid and Pepperdine transfer Houston Mallette (illness).

Despite the circumstances, the Crimson Tide’s last performance of the year in the Plaid Palace let UA fans breathe before conference play starts on Jan. 4 against Oklahoma.

Alabama basketball still shoddy from the arc against South Dakota State

Alabama looked a little different from the arc to make the Final Four compared to this season, shooting 31.3% before the Jackrabbits.

In the first halves of UA’s last three games, the Crimson Tide has gone 2-for-17, 5-for-18 and 3-for-16.

The first period against SD State saw Aden Holloway − top scorer with 26 points − and Mark Sears sink four treys each as UA shot 41.1% (12-for-24), although production dropped off as the team went 7-for-25 to finish.

On Nov. 27 against Rutgers, Alabama shot 40% (10-for-25), its best from the arc since the season opener.

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Through 12 games, Alabama is averaging 13.3 turnovers, turning the ball over about 10.6 times in the first half of its last six contests.

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Author : The Tuscaloosa News

Publish date : 2024-12-29 21:48:00

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