Alabama's Grant Nelson leads the charge with 25 points and 11 rebounds, propelling the Crimson Tide to a 102-97 victory over Kentucky in an explosive SEC showdown.
Grant Nelson led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds as the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide outlasted the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats 102-97 in a high-scoring SEC matchup. Nelson shot 7 for 13 from the field and an efficient 9 for 10 from the free throw line, showcasing his dominance. Mark Sears added 24 points for Alabama, with 16 coming in the second half, as five Tide players reached double figures in scoring.
Kentucky, looking to extend their two-game winning streak after a loss to Georgia, was paced by Otega Oweh with 21 points and Lamont Butler with 17 points and eight assists. Kentucky held a brief lead in the second half, but Alabama responded with a decisive 14-2 run, fueled by Sears's scoring and Holloway's timely 3-pointer. The Wildcats struggled to contain Alabama's offense, especially in the second half, as the Tide forced them to drive inside more often. Kentucky, known for their 3-point shooting prowess, went 11 for 27 from beyond the arc, while Alabama shot 13 for 34. The win for Alabama, which improves to 15-3 overall and 4-1 in the SEC, highlights their offensive firepower and solidifies their position as a top contender in the conference. Kentucky, now 14-4 and 3-2 in SEC play, will look to regroup and bounce back in their next matchup
COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEC ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE KENTUCKY WILDCATS GRANT NELSON MARK SEARS OTEGA OWEH LAMONT BUTLER
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