No. 7 Alabama Defeats Creighton 83-75 Behind Mark Sears' Dominant Performance

Mark Sears scored 27 points to lead Alabama past Creighton, snapping the Bluejays' three-game winning streak in a tightly contested game.

Mark Sears led Alabama with 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists, including key late-game free throws and three-pointers.
Alabama secured the victory despite shooting only 20% from three-point range, capitalizing on strong rebounding with a 46-32 edge on the boards.
Creighton’s Jackson McAndrew scored 13 of his 16 points in the final minutes to keep the Bluejays within striking distance, but Alabama held firm.
Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth contributed 18 and 20 points respectively for Creighton, which struggled in its first true road game of the season.
Alabama's win improves their record to 8-2, with the team set to play North Dakota next, while Creighton begins Big East play against Georgetown.