Alabama Dials Long Distance in Rout of Mississippi State
The No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide unleashed a historic three-point barrage to secure a commanding 100-75 victory over Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday night. The Crimson Tide connected on 22 of their 50 attempts from beyond the arc, tying the second-most made three-pointers in an SEC game. Alabama set the tone early, racing to a 15-2 lead and never looking back, building a staggering 63-33 advantage by halftime.
Forward Amari Allen was nearly perfect from deep, leading the offensive explosion with 23 points on 6-for-7 shooting from three-point range. Guard Aden Holloway orchestrated the offense, posting a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists, while also grabbing seven rebounds. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. added a solid all-around performance with 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists. The win marks Alabama's seventh consecutive victory, improving their record to 21-7 overall and 11-4 in the SEC.
For Mississippi State, the loss drops them to 13-15 on the season. Achor Achor led the Bulldogs with 18 points, but the team was unable to overcome Alabama's relentless first-half shooting clinic, during which the Crimson Tide shot 59.3% from three. The Bulldogs were held to just 38% shooting from the field for the game.
QUICK HITS
- Gators Extend Streak: The No. 7 Florida Gators captured their eighth consecutive win, defeating the Texas Longhorns 84-71 on the road. Florida used a dominant 23-7 run in the final seven and a half minutes to pull away. Forward Alex Condon led all scorers with 23 points, while guard Boogie Fland added a season-high 22 points.
- LSU Outlasts Ole Miss in 2OT: LSU snapped a five-game losing streak with a hard-fought 106-99 double-overtime victory against Ole Miss in Oxford. Max Mackinnon was sensational for the Tigers, pouring in 34 points, including 12 in the second overtime period. The loss was the tenth straight for the Rebels.
- Razorbacks Run Past Aggies: No. 20 Arkansas defeated Texas A&M 99-84 in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks capitalized on 16 Aggie turnovers and closed the game strong, making 13 of their final 15 shots. Despite the loss, Texas A&M's Zach Clemence scored a career-high 29 points.
- Mizzou Baseball Stays Hot: The Missouri Tigers baseball team improved to 7-2 on the season with a 5-1 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The key moment came in the sixth inning when junior catcher Mateo Serna hit a clutch two-out grand slam to break a scoreless tie. Freshman pitcher Luke Sullivan was dominant in his first collegiate start, throwing 5.1 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit.
- Kentucky GM Search Continues: Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope confirmed that the program is having "ongoing conversations on a weekly basis" about hiring a general manager. The potential move comes as more college programs are adding GM-type roles to navigate the complexities of NIL and the transfer portal.
PORTAL WATCH
There has been no new transfer portal activity reported across the SEC in the last 12 hours.
RECRUITING BUZZ
There have been no new commitments announced across the SEC in the last 12 hours.
GAMES TO WATCH
- Men's Basketball: Today's SEC schedule features Tennessee at LSU and Ole Miss at Florida. Game times and broadcast information are to be determined.
- Track & Field: The 2026 SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships begin today in College Station, Texas, and will run through Saturday, February 28th.
- Baseball: Missouri Baseball returns to the field for a three-game weekend series at home against North Dakota State, starting Friday at 6:00 p.m. CST.