Tuscaloosa, Ala. — The Alabama men’s basketball team kept its unbeaten streak alive on Friday night, edging out the Seton Hall Pirates 82‑76 in a hard‑fought contest at Coleman Coliseum. After trailing by six points with just over five minutes left in the first half, the Tide responded with a decisive 16‑0 run to finish the half on a high note.
Key performances
Sophomore guard Amari Allen continued to shine early in his second season, pouring in 24 points while shooting an efficient 60 percent from the floor and 75 percent from three‑point range. Allen also dished five assists and posted the team’s highest plus/minus at +14.
Guard Aden Holloway sparked the second‑half surge, scoring 18 points and leading the offensive push that erased the six‑point deficit. His effort made him the second‑leading scorer for Alabama on the night.
Transfer forward Brandon Garrison contributed seven rebounds, helping the Tide out‑rebound Seton Hall 41‑36. Every Alabama player except Tarris Bouie, who logged a team‑low four minutes, recorded at least one rebound, underscoring the team’s collective effort on the glass.
Game flow
Seton Hall tried to disrupt Alabama’s fast‑paced style with a slower, methodical offense and tight defensive pressure. The Pirates’ approach kept the Tide from scoring as freely as they have in previous games; the 82 points posted by Alabama marked the lowest total the program has recorded this season, with the previous low being 96 in the season opener against Sam Houston.
Despite the early setback, Coach Nate Oats kept his squad focused. After the 16‑0 run that closed the first half, Alabama entered the locker room with a five‑point lead. The second half saw the Tide maintain control, using balanced scoring and disciplined rebounding to keep Seton Hall at bay.
Looking ahead
With the win, Alabama improves to 4‑0 on the season and remains a contender in the early non‑conference schedule. The next challenge arrives on Tuesday, November 17, when the Crimson Tide travel to face the Kennesaw State Owls at 6:30 p.m. Central Time.
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Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
