No. 5 Alabama Hosts No. 23 Ole Miss in Key SEC Basketball Matchup

Both teams enter the game undefeated in SEC play, with Alabama riding an eight-game win streak and Ole Miss excelling defensively.

Alabama and Ole Miss, both 14-2 overall and 3-0 in SEC play, face off Tuesday at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama's Mark Sears, averaging 19.1 points per game, scored 27 points in their recent 94-88 win over Texas A&M, marking their eighth consecutive victory.
Ole Miss boasts a strong defensive record, allowing just 64.6 points per game, while also winning three straight conference games for the first time since 2018-19.
The Rebels' Malik Dia has led the team in scoring in recent games, while freshman Eduardo Klafke has impressed with his 61.1% three-point shooting in limited minutes.
Alabama's high-scoring offense, averaging 92.5 points over their last 10 games, will be tested against Ole Miss' defensive discipline and 9.7 steals per game.