Crimson Tide Roll Over Arkansas State: In Tuscaloosa, the Crimson Tide dominated with a solid 89-65 victory over Arkansas State. Freshman Jarin Stevenson shone with 13 points off the bench. Aaron Estrada surpassed the 1,600-point mark, contributing 11 points, while Mark Sears achieved a career milestone, reaching 1,500 career points with his 13-point performance.
Grant Nelson, a transfer from North Dakota State, showcased his skills with 12 points, adding depth to Alabama’s scoring. Mohamed Wague made his presence felt with 12 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.
The Red Wolves fought hard, with Taryn Todd leading the way with 15 points. Dyondre Dominguez and Derrian Ford added 12 points each, and Freddy Hicks and Izaiyah Nelson contributed 10 points apiece. Despite their efforts, Arkansas State couldn’t close the gap, trailing 49-28 at halftime.
Alabama showcased their prowess from beyond the arc, sinking half of their 18 3-point attempts. Grant Nelson and Sears each scored 10 points, contributing to the commanding lead. The Crimson Tide maintained their offensive efficiency, shooting 42% from 3-point range and making 20 of 24 free throws.
Notably, Arkansas State’s coach Bryan Hodgson, in his first year, previously served as an assistant at Alabama for four seasons. Alabama looks ahead to a challenging matchup against No. 4 Purdue, while Arkansas State will face UAB in their upcoming game at home.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has 21 varsity teams. Their football games are held at the Bryant-Denny Stadium, while basketball games take place at the Coleman Coliseum.
Has Arkansas ever beat Alabama in football?
September 23, 2006 was the day the Hogs took down the Crimson Tide.