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Arkansas Falls 85-81 Against Alabama - Game Recap
Alabama grabbed a 85-81 win over Arkansas on Saturday, behind a 15-point effort from Chris Youngblood at Bud Walton Arena.
Alabama did not, however, defeat Arkansas against the spread, which closed at -5.0 at most sportsbooks.
Grant Nelson had 15 points for Alabama and Mouhamed Dioubate chipped in with 14 points. Aden Holloway had 4 assists for them, while Jarin Stevenson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Arkansas got 27 points from Zvonimir Ivisic in a losing cause and another 22 points from Adou Thiero. D.J. Wagner contributed 9 assists for them, while Zvonimir Ivisic had 7 rebounds.
Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-30.
Alabama heads into a battle against Texas. Arkansas, meanwhile, will have their next action against LSU.