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No. 12 Alabama Overpowers UTSA 97–55 Behind Bethea, Philon

The result underscored Alabama's depth despite absences ahead of a Birmingham matchup with No. 2 Arizona.

Overview

  • Jalil Bethea led with 21 points, while Labaron Philon Jr. and London Jemison added 20 each in the Crimson Tide's seventh win.
  • Alabama burst to a 23–6 start, held UTSA to six first-half field goals, and turned 11 turnovers into 23 points while leading by as many as 40.
  • Five Tide players reached double figures as Latrell Wrightsell Jr. returned for his first action since Nov. 18.
  • Aden Holloway and Keitenn Bristow remained out for a second straight game, yet Alabama moved to 7–0 when scoring at least 90 points this season.
  • UTSA fell to 4–5 and now visits Colorado before a road game at USC, while Alabama improved to 7–2 with Arizona next.