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Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats Recap - Alabama Wins 102-97
Alabama got a 25-point performance from Grant Nelson, who added 11 rebounds as Alabama ran past Kentucky 102-97 on Saturday at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
Alabama was a +2.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and another 15 points from Labaron Philon. Mark Sears contributed 9 assists, while Grant Nelson cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Kentucky got a 21-point performance from Otega Oweh, who was supported by 17 points from Lamont Butler. Lamont Butler had 8 assists in a losing cause for Kentucky, while Amari Williams grabbed 11 rebounds.
Alabama led at halftime, 47-46.
Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-35.
Alabama heads into a battle against Vanderbilt. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vanderbilt.