Richmond 71, Alabama 64: Another season ends with early NIT exit
By Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 14, 2017 Alabama’s vaunted defense got cut to shreds Tuesday night at Coleman Coliseum as sixth-seeded Richmond shot 53.8 percent from the field to upset the No. 3 Crimson Tide 71-64 in the first round of the NIT. What did we learn today?: There was next to nothing left […]
Which Braxton Key will Bama see in NIT opener?
March 14, 2017 Comments Off on Which Braxton Key will Bama see in NIT opener?By Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 14, 2017 Where to watch: No. 6 Richmond (20-12) at No. 3 Alabama (19-14) – Today 8:15 p.m. Central, Coleman Coliseum, ESPN2 Who to watch: Braxton Key. The Crimson Tide’s top scorer had a wild ride through the SEC tournament, going from an offensive afterthought against Mississippi State (1-for-6 […]
Continue reading …Kentucky 79, Alabama 74: Tide exits SEC tournament with heads held high
March 11, 2017 Comments Off on Kentucky 79, Alabama 74: Tide exits SEC tournament with heads held highBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 11, 2017 Fifth-seeded Alabama traded punches all afternoon with No. 1 Kentucky but couldn’t quite get over the hump late in a 79-74 in the SEC tournament semifinals at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. What did we learn today?: That the gap is closing between where Bama is and where it […]
Continue reading …Alabama tries again to find answers against Wildcats
March 11, 2017 Comments Off on Alabama tries again to find answers against WildcatsBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 11, 2017 Where to watch: No. 5 Alabama (19-13) vs. No. 1 Kentucky (27-5) – Today noon Central, Bridgestone Arena (Nashville), ESPN Who to watch: Donta Hall. Despite coming off the bench, the sophomore center from Luverne has had back-to-back solid games at the SEC tournament. After scoring 10 […]
Continue reading …Alabama 64, South Carolina 53: Tide sitting pretty after winning ugly
March 10, 2017 Comments Off on Alabama 64, South Carolina 53: Tide sitting pretty after winning uglyBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 10, 2017 Braxton Key’s second act in the SEC tournament went much smoother than his first, as the freshman forward scored 18 points to lift fifth-seeded Alabama past No. 4 South Carolina 64-53 in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. What did we learn […]
Continue reading …Braxton Key needs return to form against Gamecocks
March 10, 2017 Comments Off on Braxton Key needs return to form against GamecocksBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 10, 2017 Where to watch: No. 5 Alabama (18-13) vs. No. 4 South Carolina (22-9) – Today 2:30 p.m. Central, Bridgestone Arena (Nashville), SEC Network Who to watch: Braxton Key. His five assists and five rebounds against Mississippi State were a welcome contribution, but the Crimson Tide can’t afford […]
Continue reading …Alabama 75, Mississippi State 55: Complete effort powers Tide into SEC quarterfinals
March 9, 2017 Comments Off on Alabama 75, Mississippi State 55: Complete effort powers Tide into SEC quarterfinalsBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 9, 2017 Fifth-seeded Alabama opened SEC tournament play with its most complete game away from home in weeks to roar past No. 12 Mississippi State 75-55 in a second round matchup Thursday afternoon at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. What did we learn today?: Bama really is capable of putting together […]
Continue reading …Alabama enters SEC tournament needing offensive overhaul
March 9, 2017 Comments Off on Alabama enters SEC tournament needing offensive overhaulBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 9, 2017 Where to watch: No. 12 Mississippi State (16-15) vs. No. 5 Alabama (17-13) – Today 2:30 p.m. Central, Bridgestone Arena (Nashville), SEC Network Who to watch: Bola Olaniyan. For Alabama to get enough points to survive its SEC tournament opener, it needs to give itself as many […]
Continue reading …Tennessee 59, Alabama 54: Tide rides on autopilot straight into the ditch
March 4, 2017 Comments Off on Tennessee 59, Alabama 54: Tide rides on autopilot straight into the ditchBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 4, 2017 A hot-shooting first half could only paper over foul trouble and careless ball handling for so long, as Alabama wilted in the second half to give away a 16-point lead in a 59-54 loss at Tennessee. What did we learn today?: The Crimson Tide was a victim […]
Continue reading …Keeping Vols off the foul line critical in Bama’s regular season finale
March 4, 2017 Comments Off on Keeping Vols off the foul line critical in Bama’s regular season finaleBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff March 4, 2017 Where to watch: Alabama (17-12, 10-7 SEC) at Tennessee (15-15, 7-10) – Today noon Central, Thompson-Boling Arena, SEC Network Who to watch: Braxton Key. The Crimson Tide is a lot more dangerous when its freshman forward is taking and making quality shots. And after some erratic games […]
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