# SEC Men's Basketball: Alabama Crimson Tide Dominates Texas Tech Red Raiders 90-65 **Published:** 2026-03-23 — **By:** Bailey Patterson **Category:** games — **Type:** game-recap **Source:** https://secscouts.com/news/alabama-crimson-tide-dominates-texas-tech-basketball-90-65 **Teams:** [Alabama](https://secscouts.com/alabama/) --- INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (03/22/2026) — The Alabama Crimson Tide deployed a relentless long-range assault to overwhelm the Texas Tech Red Raiders, securing a commanding 90-65 victory on Sunday at Benchmark International Arena. Alabama's offense operated at peak efficiency, fueled by a blistering 45% shooting performance from three-point range and a decisive 47-35 advantage on the boards. Guard Latrell Wrightsell led the charge with a game-high 24 points, headlining a balanced attack that saw four Crimson Tide players score in double figures. The victory was a showcase of Alabama's high-octane system, defined by crisp ball movement that generated 25 assists on the night. ### How It Happened The game began on even footing, with both teams trading baskets in the opening minutes. A step-back jumper from Jaylen Petty gave Texas Tech the first points, but Alabama's Aiden Sherrell answered with a dunk to tie it 2-2. The score was knotted three times, with the last tie coming at 7-7 following a dunk by Josiah Moseley with 15:56 on the clock. From there, Alabama seized complete control. A three-pointer by Houston Mallette at the 15:21 mark gave the Crimson Tide a 10-7 lead they would never surrender. That shot ignited an offensive explosion, as Alabama proceeded to connect on a barrage of perimeter shots. Labaron Philon Jr. followed with a three, Taylor Bol Bowen added another, and Latrell Wrightsell joined the flurry to push the lead to 23-10 just before the 11-minute mark. The onslaught continued for the remainder of the first half. Alabama's shooters were relentless, with Philon Jr., Christian Anderson, Noah Williamson, and Sherrell all connecting from deep. A trio of three-pointers from Mallette and Sherrell in the final two and a half minutes helped balloon the lead, and Alabama entered halftime with a commanding 49-25 advantage. Texas Tech attempted to mount a response in the second half, opening with a three from LeJuan Watts. But for every Red Raider basket, Alabama had an answer. Wrightsell immediately negated the score with a three-pointer of his own. He continued his torrid shooting, adding another at the 16:05 mark and a final dagger from 28 feet out with 9:39 remaining to extend the lead to 74-47, extinguishing any hope of a comeback. ### Turning Point The game's decisive sequence occurred early in the first half. After trading baskets to a 7-7 tie, the Crimson Tide offense found a different gear. Houston Mallette's go-ahead three-pointer at 15:21 was the catalyst for a game-altering run. That shot broke the final tie and launched a sustained aerial assault that the Red Raiders could not match. Alabama's ability to get contributions from multiple shooters during this stretch rapidly turned a competitive contest into a blowout, establishing a double-digit lead that only grew as the half progressed. ### Star of the Game **Latrell Wrightsell, Alabama** While several Crimson Tide players had impressive nights, Latrell Wrightsell was the offensive engine. The guard finished with 24 points and 4 rebounds, consistently hitting timely shots to build and protect the lead. Wrightsell was a threat from all over the floor, but his perimeter shooting was particularly devastating, as he repeatedly answered any Texas Tech score with a deep three of his own. His performance in the second half ensured the Red Raiders never got a foothold to attempt a serious rally. ### What It Means For the Alabama Crimson Tide, the win is a powerful statement. The offense is executing at an elite level, underscored by the 25 assists and scorching 45% clip from beyond the arc. The dominant rebounding effort and balanced scoring—with Houston Mallette (15 PTS, 8 REB), Amari Allen (12 PTS, 4 AST), and Aiden Sherrell (10 PTS) joining Wrightsell in double-figures—demonstrates a team firing on all cylinders. For the Texas Tech Red Raiders, it's a difficult conclusion against a formidable opponent. The team struggled to find its rhythm offensively, shooting just 34% from the field and 16% from three-point territory. LeJuan Watts provided a solid performance with 16 points and 7 rebounds, but the Red Raiders could not keep pace with Alabama's offensive firepower. The early deficit created by the Crimson Tide's perimeter shooting proved too significant to overcome. --- *Original article: [SEC Men's Basketball: Alabama Crimson Tide Dominates Texas Tech Red Raiders 90-65](https://secscouts.com/news/alabama-crimson-tide-dominates-texas-tech-basketball-90-65) — SEC Scouts*