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Alabama Downs Tennessee 71-63 - Match Report
Alabama got 19 points from John Petty Jr. en route to a 71-63 victory over Tennessee on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Alabama won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +10.0-point spread as underdogs.
Herbert Jones had 11 points for Alabama and Joshua Primo chipped in with 11 points. Jahvon Quinerly had 6 assists for them, while Herbert Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Tennessee got a 16-point performance from Victor Bailey Jr., who was supported by 13 points from Santiago Vescovi. Keon Johnson had 2 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee, while Keon Johnson grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Alabama were victorious, as the score was 31-30 at the break.
Tennessee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-39.
Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Florida. Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arkansas.