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Alabama Downs South Alabama 73-68 - Match Report
Alabama got 18 points from Jaden Shackelford en route to a 73-68 victory over South Alabama on Tuesday at Coleman Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Alabama were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -20.5.
Alabama got 18 points from Keon Ellis and another 10 points from Darius Miles. Jahvon Quinerly contributed 5 assists, while Jaden Shackelford cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
South Alabama got a 23-point performance from Charles Manning Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Kayo Goncalves. Charles Manning Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for South Alabama, while Javon Franklin grabbed 11 rebounds.
Alabama was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
South Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-35.
Next game, Alabama takes its act home to face Oakland looking for another win. For South Alabama, they head home to face Mobile.