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Can Alabama Crimson Tide Maintain Momentum Against Texas A&M Aggies?

As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepares to host the Texas A&M Aggies at Coleman Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 17th, is expected to be a thrilling encounter in Tuscaloosa.


Mar 4, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Tyrece Radford (23) controls the ball as Alabama Crimson Tide guard Rylan Griffen (3) defends during the second half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama has been showcasing a strong offensive game recently. In their last home game against Eastern Kentucky Colonels, the Crimson Tide dominated with a staggering 111 points, demonstrating an exceptional field goal percentage of 58 percent and an even more impressive three-point percentage of 50 percent. Their assists-to-turnover ratio was high at 2.9, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Tide as they faced challenges on the road. In Phoenix against the Arizona Wildcats – ranked fourth nationally – Alabama scored 74 points but struggled with turnovers (18) and had a lower three-point shooting percentage of just 20 percent. Despite these difficulties, they maintained an excellent free-throw percentage of 85 percent.


Mar 4, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Clowney (15) and Texas A&M Aggies guard Dexter Dennis (0) go for the rebound during the first half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Their resilience was further tested in Omaha against eighth-ranked Creighton Bluejays where they managed to score 82 points but fell short by just three points in a closely contested match that saw eleven lead changes. The team's two-point field goal percentage remained high at 58 percent while their defense limited turnovers to four.


The upcoming clash with Texas A&M Aggies will test whether Alabama can leverage its home-court advantage and maintain its offensive prowess while tightening up any defensive lapses seen in recent outings.


Mar 4, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jahvon Quinerly (5) controls the ball against Texas A&M Aggies guard Andre Gordon (20) during the first half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN Networks from Coleman Coliseum on February 17th at noon Central Time (CT). Will Alabama continue its winning ways or will Texas A&M disrupt their rhythm? Only time will tell as we await tip-off in Tuscaloosa.

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