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No. 14 Alabama Rolls Past Kentucky 89-74 in SEC Opener

Relentless perimeter shooting, including 15 made threes, underscored Alabama's identity entering SEC play.

Overview

  • Aden Holloway tied his career high with 26 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 6-of-8 from three, pacing five Tide players in double figures.
  • Labaron Philon returned from a leg contusion to score 17, with 15 after halftime as Alabama fended off Kentucky’s late push.
  • Alabama went 15-of-38 from beyond the arc and held a 41-37 rebounding edge after leading by as many as 21 in the first half.
  • Aiden Sherrell left in the first half with an injury, and reserve center Noah Williamson responded with 10 points in extended minutes.
  • The victory moved Alabama to 11-3 (1-0 SEC) and a fourth straight win over Kentucky, with a road trip to No. 11 Vanderbilt up next.