Alabama Cruises Past Mississippi State in Blowout Win

Crimson Tide sinks 22 three-pointers in dominant performance

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The 17th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide hosted the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday night, using a barrage of first-half three-pointers to build a commanding lead and cruise to a 100-75 victory. Alabama shot an impressive 59% from the field and 59% from three-point range in the opening half, taking a 30-point lead into halftime. The Tide was led by Amari Allen's 23 points, including 6-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.

Why it matters

The win was Alabama's seventh straight, improving their record to 21-7 overall and 11-4 in SEC play. The Crimson Tide's hot shooting and dominant performance highlighted their depth and offensive firepower, which will be crucial as they look to make a deep run in the postseason.

The details

Alabama used a balanced attack, with four players scoring in double figures. In addition to Allen's big night, Latrell Wrightsell scored 18 points, Aden Holloway recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists, and Aiden Sherrell chipped in 11 points. The Tide's defense also held Mississippi State star Josh Hubbard to just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Amari Allen

A key player for the Alabama Crimson Tide, scoring 23 points with 6 three-pointers made.

Latrell Wrightsell

Scored 18 points for the Crimson Tide in the win.

Aden Holloway

Recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists for Alabama.

Aiden Sherrell

Contributed 11 points and 6 rebounds for the Crimson Tide.

Josh Hubbard

The star player for Mississippi State, held to just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Alabama's dominant performance highlighted their offensive firepower and depth, which will be crucial as they look to make a deep run in the postseason. The Crimson Tide's ability to share the ball and get contributions from multiple players makes them a formidable opponent for any team.