Grant Nelson Shines in Homecoming as Alabama Edges North Dakota 97-90

Alabama's Grant Nelson scores 23 points in a hard-fought victory over North Dakota, highlighted by Treysen Eaglestaff's career-high 40 points.

Grant Nelson, an Alabama forward and North Dakota native, led his team with 23 points and 10 rebounds in his return to his home state.
Treysen Eaglestaff of North Dakota delivered a standout performance with a career-high 40 points, including eight three-pointers, pushing the game to a close contest.
Despite a rocky start with 13 first-half turnovers, Alabama regrouped in the second half, shooting 59% and committing only one turnover.
The Fighting Hawks, 24.5-point underdogs, exceeded expectations by challenging the No. 6-ranked team throughout the game, leading for much of the first half.
Alabama coach Nate Oats scheduled the game to honor Nelson’s roots, marking a rare visit by a top-10 team to a smaller venue in Grand Forks, North Dakota.