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3 takeaways as Alabama basketball defeats Illinois in CM Newton Classic
Here are three takeaways from the game between Alabama basketball and Illinois on Wednesday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
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.
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 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.
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'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. Illinois:
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 ball in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Welp.
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.
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 ...
Alabama vs. Illinois prediction, odds, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 20 bets from proven model
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BamaCentral Instant Analysis: Alabama 100, Illinois 87
The No. 8 Alabama basketball program bounced back into the win column on Wednesday night in Birmingham as they dispatched of ...
Watch #25 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. #8 Alabama Crimson Tide college basketball free live stream
A couple of top 25 teams take the court on Wednesday, Nov. 20 when the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide hos the No. 25 Illinois ...
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 ...
Can Alabama Basketball's Depth Match Up With Illinois' 'Deeply Talented' Roster?
Crimson Tide head basketball coach Nate Oats previews Wednesday's matchup against Illinois at the C.M. Newton Classic.
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Alabama 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini
After suffering their first loss of the 2024-25 season last Friday night on the road at Purdue, the Alabama Crimson Tide ...
Illini leaning on versatility heading into Alabama
After a 3-0 start to the season, Illinois faces its first high-major opponent when the Illini travel to face No. 8 Alabama.