Mark Sears scored 20 points, Aden Holloway and Labaron Philon each had 15 points and No. 10 Alabama beat No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 on Wednesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge.
Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi and guard Mark Sears battle North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Alabama head coach Nate Oats directs the team against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clifford Omoruyi and Derrion Reid each scored 11 points and Grant Nelson had 10 points to help the Crimson Tide beat three straight Top 25 opponents for the first time in three seasons.Freshman Ian Jackson scored a season-high 23 points, RJ Davis had 18 and Seth Trimble added 12 points for the Tar Heels . They’ve lost three in a row.
A 9-0 run early in the second half pushed Alabama to a 52-38 lead on the way to what became an 18-point spread.Alabama: The Crimson Tide had first road victory of the season to counter a loss at Purdue. The balanced scoring is a luxury with at least five players with a double-figure points total for the fourth consecutive game.Alabama didn’t flinch when Sears, a preseason All-America selection, picked up his second foul with 6:37 left in the first half and sat out for a few minutes.
College Basketball Mark Sears North Carolina Tar Heels Ian Jackson Grant Nelson Seth Trimble Clifford Omoruyi RJ Davis North Carolina Alabama Aden Holloway Alabama Crimson Tide North Carolina Tar Heels Mens Basketball NC State Wire AP Top 25 Mens College Basketball Poll Alabama Crimson Tide Mens Basketball AL State Wire Sports
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North Carolina looks for a fourth straight win against Wake Forest in ACC playNorth Carolina hosts Wake Forest on Saturday in an instate Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. The Tar Heels are one win from bowl eligibility. They have won consecutive blowouts at Virginia and Florida State. The Demon Deacons are two wins from bowl eligibility. They're 3-0 on the road this season. But they're coming off a home loss to California.
Read more »
North Carolina vs. Boston College: How to watch ACC field hockey title game for FREEThe championship game is set for noon Friday at Kentner Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Read more »
Former Alabama QB becomes North Carolina’s interim head coachMack Brown coached his last game for the Tar Heels on Friday.
Read more »
How to Watch: Alabama Basketball at North CarolinaEverything you need to know, including TV and radio information, about the Crimson Tide's road matchup against the Tar Heels.
Read more »
Alabama vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball GameDefense has been optional for both schools this year, making for a matchup with a sky-high total. Grant Nelson is among the players who should boost their season scoring averages tonight, per our Alabama vs. North Carolina predictions.
Read more »
Former Alabama Quarterback Named North Carolina Interim Head Coach: Roll Call, DecembYour daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics, including full broadcast listings.
Read more »