Alabama defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks by a score of 89-75 on Saturday evening.
The Tide earned a fourth consecutive victory with their win over the Gamecocks. Alabama shot lights out from behind the arc, as the team as a whole shot an impressive 48% from the field including a scorching 41% from behind the arc.
The Tide officially now hold an 8-4 record throughout the first half of SEC play, as a multitude of playmakers continue to play at a high level on a nightly basis.
Here are three takeaways from Alabama’s authoritative win over South Carolina.
Aden Holloway explodes in second half, records 20 points and four rebounds
Holloway was nothing short of elite during the second half of Saturday night’s contest. The star guard recorded 20 points on 6-of-9 shooting despite struggling in the first half, as Holloway played a crucial role on the offensive end of the floor down the stretch. The talented guard was credited with four free throws, a layup, and a three pointer in the final 2:13 of play, as Holloway continues to play a pivotal role in the Tide’s backcourt this season.
Latrell Wrightsell shines off bench, scores 19 total points
Wrightsell has emerged as a top three-point shooter in all of college basketball when fully healthy. The senior recorded 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting, as Wrightsell has been red hot from deep during the Tide’s four-game win streak. The star sharpshooter appears to be fully healthy following a multitude of injuries earlier in the season, as Wrightsell’s performance against the Gamecocks was spectacular.
Labaron Philon continues to dominate, scores 19 points on 5-of-8 shooting
Philon has been widely regarded as a top player in all of college basketball this season. The star guard recorded 19 points on an efficient 5-of-8 shooting on Saturday night, as Philon continues to thrive on the offensive end of the floor this season. The talented sophomore currently averages an impressive 21.4 points per game on 50.4% shooting, as the Tide as a whole have been red hot from deep as of late.
Alabama will host the Arkansas Razorbacks at Coleman Coliseum on Wednesday night, as the Tide will look to go 9-4 in SEC play.
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