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South Carolina Falls 81-78 to Alabama - Recap
Alabama grabbed a 81-78 win over South Carolina on Tuesday, behind a 20-point effort from John Petty Jr. at Colonial Life Arena.
Alabama did not, however, defeat South Carolina against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
Alabama got 13 points from Jahvon Quinerly and another 12 points from Joshua Primo. Herbert Jones contributed 7 assists, while John Petty Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
South Carolina got a 21-point performance from AJ Lawson, who was supported by 16 points from Keyshawn Bryant. Jermaine Couisnard had 5 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Justin Minaya grabbed 7 rebounds.
Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-32.
Next game, Alabama takes its act home to face Georgia looking for another win. For South Carolina, they head home to face Mississippi.