Overview
- Alabama closed nonconference play with a 102-78 home win over Yale to move to 10-3, fueled by a season-best 22 made 3-pointers.
- Aden Holloway led the Tide with 26 points and seven assists in Philon’s absence, pacing an offense that shot 40.7% from deep.
- Philon sat out with a left-leg contusion sustained Dec. 21 against Kennesaw State, and Oats stopped short of guaranteeing his Saturday availability.
- Alabama also lacked London Jemison (left knee), Davion Hannah (medical) and Collins Onyejiaka (medical), leaving nine players available.
- Amari Allen, Jalil Bethea and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. scored 15 each as Alabama outrebounded Yale 46-38 and snapped the Bulldogs’ eight-game win streak; SEC play opens vs. Kentucky on Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.