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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Alabama Crimson Tide Recap - Alabama Wins 95-90

Alabama grabbed a 95-90 win over Rutgers on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from Mark Sears at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Alabama won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.

Grant Nelson had 17 points for Alabama and Mouhamed Dioubate chipped in with 10 points. Mark Sears had 5 assists for them, while Mouhamed Dioubate was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Rutgers got a 37-point performance from Dylan Harper, who was supported by 22 points from Ace Bailey. Lathan Sommerville had 2 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Emmanuel Ogbole grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Alabama were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-25.

Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Carolina. Rutgers will aim to get back on the winning track at Ohio State.