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Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87
Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season.
Three Takeaways From No. 8 Alabama Basketball's Victory Over No. 25 Illinois
The Crimson Tide earned a much-needed ranked win after taking its first loss of the season last game against Purdue.
No. 25 Illinois loses to No. 8 Alabama in first true test of season
Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season.
Tipsheet: Alabama, Illinois show what college basketball's fast lane looks like
So what does the highest competitive level college basketball look like this season? Alabama 100, Illinois 87 in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday night was an excellent representation.
Alabama Basketball Hands Illinois First Loss of Season in C.M. Newton Classic
Last meeting: The Crimson Tide took down the Fighting Illini 79-58 on March 17, 2015. Alabama's Levi Randolph and Rodney Cooper combined for 39 points on 13-of-20 from the field, Randolph and Retin Obasohan each grabbed seven rebounds, and Randolph also led the Tide in assists with five.
No points from Sears, no sweat for No. 8 Alabama in win over No. 25 Illinois
Alabama didn’t slow down even with a scoreless night from star Mark Sears. The preseason All-American guard watched from the bench as the eighth-ranked Crimson Tide held off No. 25 Illinois 100-87.
Alabama Takes Down Illinois in Top 25 College Basketball Clash
Alabama rebounded with a 100-point outing against Illinois after a tough Purdue defeat, securing a 13-point victory and covering the 8.5-point spread.
3 Key Numbers From No. 25 Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 8 Alabama
And on Wednesday in Birmingham, Alabama, after No. 25 Illinois feasted on mid-major competition in three home wins to open the season, that adversity arrived in a tidal wave in the form of No. 8 Alabama.
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Alabama basketball vs Illinois in C.M. Newton Classic: Scouting report, score prediction
Alabama basketball looks to get back in the win column Wednesday in another top-ranked matchup against Illinois. The No.
Alabama vs. Illinois prediction, odds, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 20 bets from proven model
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Illinois vs. Alabama odds, picks and predictions
The No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) and the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1) meet Wednesday at Legacy Arena at BJCC in ...
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Three takeaways from top 20 matchup between Alabama basketball and Illinois
The annual C.M. Newton Classic is played in honor of Alabama basketball legend, C.M. Newton, who rose to notoriety while ...
Alabama basketball's Mark Sears takes shots past 2 a.m. after scoreless game vs Illinois
Alabama basketball's Mark Sears posted on Instagram early Thursday morning taking shots after a rare scoreless performance vs ...
Silver Linings Playbook: Positive Takeaways After Illinois' Loss to Alabama
Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois guard Trey White (22) defends as Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) drives with the ...
Casagrande: Illinois chopped off ‘head of the snake,’ and Alabama scored 100 anyway. That’s scary
Alabama got exactly zero points from All-American Mark Sears, still hit a hundred. That says a lot about the Crimson Tide ...
How to Watch Illinois vs Alabama: Live Stream NCAA Men's Basketball, TV Channel
The No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) face the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1) in college basketball action on Wednesday ...