Crimson Tide Rolls into Moody Center: Alabama Faces Texas in Anticipated Showdown

As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepares to face off against the Texas Longhorns at the Moody Center, fans are eager to see how their team will perform on foreign hardwood. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to assert their dominance early in the season.

Last season's analytics reveal a mixed bag for Alabama. Despite a perfect free throw and true shooting percentage, they struggled from beyond the arc and within two-point range, with both percentages standing at zero. This indicates that while they were efficient in certain aspects of scoring, there was room for improvement in others.

The Crimson Tide played six games last season where they averaged 65 points per game. Their playmaking ability was evident with an average of 13.7 assists per game, but ball security was an issue as they turned over possession nearly 17 times per match. Defensively, Alabama showed tenacity by averaging over eight steals and nearly four blocks per game – numbers that reflect their aggressive defensive stance.

Rebounding has been another critical area for Alabama; pulling down just over 26 boards a game last season suggests there is potential for growth on the glass this year. Personal fouls averaged just above 19 per game; thus discipline will be key if they want to keep their key players on the court longer.

The Moody Center could play a significant role in this matchup as home-court advantage has historically been influential in basketball outcomes. However, if Alabama can leverage its strengths while shoring up its weaknesses from last season – particularly improving field goal percentages and reducing turnovers – they stand a good chance of coming out on top against Texas.

Fans can catch all the action live from Austin's Moody Center on March 24th at 12:00 PM CDT as these two teams battle it out early in what promises to be an exciting season ahead.