Alabama's Hot Shots Sink Kentucky in SEC Opener

Alabama's basketball team showcased their sharp-shooting skills in their first SEC game of the season, making an impressive 15 three-pointers to defeat Kentucky 89-74.

Key Performances

• Aden Holloway: Scored a career-high 26 points
• Labaron Philon Jr.: Added 17 points
• Houston Mallette: Contributed 14 points
• Amari Allen: Scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds

Game Highlights

• Kentucky cut Alabama's lead to nine points in the second half but couldn't overcome their strong defense and accurate shooting.
• Holloway and Philon sealed the win with crucial points in the final minutes.
• Alabama's team is ranked third in the country for three-pointers per game, living up to their reputation.

Kentucky's Struggles

• Kentucky had a slow start, scoring only 34 points in the first half.
• They shot 38% from the field and 22% from three-point range.
• Otega Oweh and Jaland Lowe were their top scorers with 22 and 21 points respectively.

Injuries and Substitutions

• Aiden Sherrell, Alabama's starting center, left the game early due to a leg injury.
• Noah Williamson stepped in, scoring 10 points with 4 rebounds in 18 minutes.

Historical Context

• This win was Alabama's fourth straight over Kentucky.
• Since coach Nate Oats took over in 2019, Alabama has won 76 conference games, the most in the SEC during that time.

Upcoming Games

• Kentucky will host Missouri on Wednesday.
• Alabama will visit No. 11 Vanderbilt on Wednesday.