Alabama defeated Vanderbilt in an exciting SEC basketball matchup. Alabama's Dioubate led the scoring with 22 points, while Holloway contributed 20. Vanderbilt's Edwards and Nickel put up strong performances with 21 and 19 points respectively. Despite a late Vanderbilt comeback attempt, Alabama's superior free throw shooting sealed the victory.
Alabama guard Aden Holloway rebounds the ball against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Holloway made eight of his 11 shots, including four 3-pointers. Dioubate was 7-for-8 from the field and hit six free throws. He also had 10 rebounds for Alabama Vanderbilt was led by 21 points from Jason Edwards and 19 from Tyler Nickel. Devin McGlockton led all players with 14 rebounds.
Alabama: Dioubate’s 22 points were a season high and he provided a lift when Grant Nelson struggled. Nelson attempted just six shots and Labaron Philon’ was just 2-for-10 from the field.A streak of Vanderbilt 3-pointers brought what was a 19-point Alabama lead early in the second half down to 10 with 15 minutes to go. Alabama then scored eight straight in 57 seconds, prompting a quick Vanderbilt timeout.
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