No. 14 Alabama finished off its non-conference schedule with a 102-78 win over Yale on Monday.
For the fifth time this season, the Crimson Tide scored north of 100 points. Despite missing the SEC’s leading scorer, Alabama led virtually from start to finish of the contest and will enter SEC play with a 10-3 record.
Here are a few takeaways from the game.
- Fast Start
The long layover between games didn’t affect Alabama. The Crimson Tide came out hot in the first half and dropped 55 points to just 31 for Yale. From behind the arc in the first half, Alabama drained 11 three-pointers. Amari Allen led the way, leading all first-half scorers with 14 points.
- No Philon, No Problem
Alabama was without its leading scorer, Labaron Philon, but it didn’t matter. In his absence, the Crimson Tide were still able to put up 102 points on Yale. The Crimson Tide spread out the scoring with five players scoring in double figures. Aden Holloway led the way with 26 while Latrell Wrightsell, Amari Allen and Jalil Bethea all scored 15 each.
- Holloway Picks Up the Slack
With fellow starter Philon out with injury, Aden Holloway picked up the scoring slack, dropping a game-high 26 points, tying his career high. The Alabama guard hit five three-pointers and dished out seven assists to round out his standout performance.
- Active on the Glass
Alabama made it a priority to improve its rebounding, and it showed on Monday night. The Crimson Tide outrebounded the Bulldogs 46-38 ,including 21-14 on the offensive glass. Alabama converted the 14 offensive rebounds into 23 second-chance points. Amari Allen and Taylor Bol Bowen both pulled down a team-high nine rebounds apiece.
Alabama will host Kentucky on Saturday at 11 a.m. The game will be televised on ESPN.
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