No. 4 Alabama bounces back after 2 losses with 96-83 win over No. 17 Kentucky
- Mark Sears scored 30 points, leading Alabama to a 96-83 victory over Kentucky, which marked their eighth win over a top 25 opponent this season, setting a program record.
- Alabama overcame a 30-18 deficit, executing an 18-2 run to take the lead and ultimately win the game.
- Otega Oweh, Kentucky's leading scorer, struggled with only two points after fouling out, ending his streak of double-figure games this season.
- With this victory, Alabama snapped a two-game losing streak and improved their season record to 22-5 and 11-3 in SEC play.
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No. 21 Mississippi State visits No. 4 Alabama after Sears' 30-point game
No. 4 Alabama plays the No. 21 Mississippi State Bulldogs after Mark Sears scored 30 points in Alabama's 96-83 victory against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tuesday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Crimson Tide…

Sears scores 30 and No. 4 Alabama bounces back after 2 losses with 96-83 win over No. 17 Kentucky
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mark Sears scored 30 points and No. 4 Alabama came from behind for a 96-83 win over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday night.
Kentucky has its chances but can't pull off upset at No. 4 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — There were plenty of moments throughout Saturday’s game when it looked like the short-handed Kentucky Wildcats might pull off a major upset. In the end, they came up short. No. 4-ranked Alabama defeated the No. 17 Cats,…
3 takeaways from Alabama basketball’s bounce-back win over Kentucky
Alabama basketball bounced back from two consecutive losses on Saturday, beating Kentucky 96-83 in Tuscaloosa. The win was a big one for the Crimson Tide, which is still looking to secure a double-bye in the SEC Tournament.
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