The Alabama Crimson Tide are rolling again - and this time, they did it in emphatic fashion on the road. On Wednesday night in Oxford, Alabama notched its third straight win with a commanding 93-74 victory over Ole Miss, a game that started slow but ended with fireworks.
Let’s break it down.
First Half: Survive and Advance
The Tide didn’t exactly come out firing on all cylinders. In fact, for much of the first half, they struggled to find rhythm offensively. Shots weren’t falling, and the pace felt a bit disjointed - the kind of opening 20 minutes that can trip up even the most talented teams on the road in SEC play.
But here’s the thing: even with the offense sputtering, Alabama managed to head into the locker room with a 32-30 lead. That’s the mark of a team that can win in more ways than one - when the shots aren’t dropping, they find other ways to stay in it.
Second Half: Full Throttle
Whatever was said at halftime - it worked.
Alabama came out in the second half looking like a completely different team. The ball movement sharpened, the pace picked up, and the shots started falling.
The Crimson Tide poured in 61 points after the break, outscoring Ole Miss by 17 over the final 20 minutes. That’s not just a response - that’s a statement.
They didn’t just flip the switch; they broke the switch off the wall.
Shooting Clinic
From deep, Alabama let it fly - and with success. The Tide hit 17 of their 45 attempts from beyond the arc, good for 38%.
That’s volume and efficiency, a combination that’s hard to match when it’s clicking. And when they got to the line, they made it count - going 24-of-26 from the stripe, a blistering 92%.
That kind of free-throw shooting can swing games, especially on the road.
Star Power and Depth
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. was the headliner, dropping 21 points behind a scorching 7-of-13 performance from three. When he’s on, Alabama’s offense hits another gear - and Wednesday night, he was dialed in.
But this wasn’t a one-man show. Labaron Philon Jr., Aiden Sherrell, Amari Allen, and Aden Holloway all reached double figures, showcasing the kind of balanced scoring attack that makes Alabama such a tough out. This team doesn’t rely on just one or two guys - they come at you in waves.
What It Means
This win pushes Alabama’s streak to three straight, and more importantly, it shows growth. Winning on the road in the SEC is never easy, especially when the first half doesn’t go your way. But the Crimson Tide stayed composed, made adjustments, and then overwhelmed Ole Miss with a second-half blitz.
It’s the kind of performance that builds momentum - and confidence - as the season heads into its most critical stretch.
If Alabama can bottle up that second-half energy and bring it into future matchups, they’ll be a tough team to slow down. For now, though, they leave Oxford with a convincing win, a growing win streak, and a reminder to the rest of the conference: the Tide are rising.