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No. 16 Alabama Tops Kennesaw State 92-81 in Rocket City Classic
Aiden Sherrell scored a career-high 21 points with four Alabama players in double figures despite being outscored in the second half, officials said.
- Alabama beat Kennesaw State 92-81 in Huntsville on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in front of a pro-Crimson Tide crowd.
- Aiden Sherrell's breakout scoring included 15 points in the first half, helping Alabama build a 26-point lead as he shot 8 of 10 with seven rebounds and two blocks.
- Kennesaw outscored Alabama 17-8 after intermission, with Simeon Cottle leading the Owls with 20 points, despite being minus-eight in turnover margin.
- For immediate consequences, both teams have set next opponents: Kennesaw State returns to Conference USA play at Liberty on Jan. 2, while Alabama hosts Yale on Dec. 29.
- Propst Arena, a 7,500-seat venue in Huntsville, will host the Conference USA Tournament, while Kennesaw State remains 1-17 vs AP Top 25, 2-44 vs Power Four and 0-12 vs SEC teams.
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No. 16 Alabama defeats Kennesaw State 92-81 in 2025 Rocket City Classic
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The No. 16/16 Alabama men’s basketball team held a double-digit lead for 31:26 in a 92-81 win over the Kennesaw State Owls inside Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in the 2025 Rocket City Classic.
·Huntsville, United States
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Marietta Daily JournalNo. 16 Alabama uses big first half to hold off Kennesaw State
Aiden Sherrell finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, helping No. 16 Alabama stave off Kennesaw State for a 92-81 victory in Huntsville, Ala. on Sunday.
·Georgia, United States
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