No. 4 Alabama Tops LSU 80-73 Despite Scoreless Night from Leading Scorer

Aden Holloway and Mouhamed Dioubate led Alabama's balanced offense, while key lineup adjustments improved second-half defense.

Alabama defeated LSU 80-73 in Tuscaloosa, improving to 17-3 overall and 6-1 in the SEC.
Aden Holloway scored 19 points, and Mouhamed Dioubate added 14, both coming off the bench for the second consecutive game with strong performances.
Alabama's leading scorer Mark Sears, averaging 19 points per game, was held scoreless and benched for the entire second half due to defensive concerns, according to coach Nate Oats.
LSU's Jordan Sears led all scorers with 21 points, while Corey Chest grabbed 18 rebounds, including nine offensive boards, keeping LSU competitive in the first half.
Key defensive adjustments by Alabama in the second half limited LSU's scoring opportunities, helping secure the win despite LSU's late rally.