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Crimson Tide Overpowers Bulldogs 85-76 at Stegeman Coliseum

The Alabama Crimson Tide, ranked 24th, secured a decisive victory over the Georgia Bulldogs with an 85-76 scoreline. The Crimson Tide's season record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Bulldogs' record takes a hit after this encounter.


Jan 31, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide Nimbi Burnett drives to the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

In what was a showcase of offensive efficiency, the Alabama Crimson Tide demonstrated their prowess on the court at Stegeman Coliseum. The team's shooting accuracy was on full display as they converted 53 percent of their field goal attempts and were particularly effective from two-point range with a remarkable 65 percent success rate. The Crimson Tide also capitalized on free throw opportunities, making 13 out of 19 attempts for a solid free throw percentage of 68.


Defensively, the Crimson Tide was just as formidable. They amassed a total of five blocks and an impressive count of thirteen steals throughout the game. This defensive pressure translated into points off turnovers, with Alabama scoring nineteen points from these opportunities.


On top of their defensive efforts, Alabama excelled in ball distribution with fourteen assists to their name. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an efficient rate of 1.56. In terms of rebounding, they gathered twenty-six rebounds—seventeen defensively and seven offensively—demonstrating their ability to control both ends of the court.


The Bulldogs put up a strong fight despite falling short in several statistical categories compared to their opponents. They managed to secure thirty-nine rebounds and had better success from beyond the arc with forty-one percent three-point shooting accuracy compared to thirty-five percent by Alabama.


As for individual performances that stood out during this conference game which saw only one lead change and was tied twice—the names remain undisclosed but contributions across both teams were pivotal in keeping fans engaged until the final buzzer sounded at exactly zero seconds left on the clock.


Looking ahead for fans eager to follow more action-packed games featuring their beloved team: The next challenge for the Alabama Crimson Tide will be against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on February third scheduled for seven-thirty PM Central Time (CT). Fans can catch all live action broadcasted nationally via SEC Network channel six hundred eleven.

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