Alabama Rolls Ole Miss with Second-Half Surge

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. hits six 3-pointers in the second half to lead Crimson Tide to victory

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Latrell Wrightsell Jr. made six 3-pointers in the second half, helping Alabama secure a 93-74 Southeastern Conference win over Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss. Wrightsell Jr. finished with a team-high 21 points, hitting 7 of 13 from behind the arc, tying a career-high for made threes. Alabama outscored Ole Miss 61-44 in the second half to pull away for the victory.

Why it matters

This win extends Alabama's winning streak to three games and keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the SEC standings. Ole Miss, on the other hand, has now lost six in a row, tying their longest losing streak since the 2022-23 season.

The details

Alabama's strong second-half shooting, led by Wrightsell Jr., was the key to the victory. The Tide converted 12 of 22 from behind the arc in the second half and ended the game at 17 of 45 (37.8%) from 3-point range. Ole Miss guard AJ Storr led all scorers with 27 points, but the Rebels couldn't keep up with Alabama's offensive onslaught in the final 20 minutes.

  • Alabama (17-7, 7-4 SEC) won its third consecutive game and sixth in eight outings.
  • Ole Miss (11-13, 3-8) dropped its sixth in a row, tying its longest losing streak since the 2022-23 season.

The players

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

Alabama guard who made six 3-pointers in the second half and finished with a team-high 21 points.

AJ Storr

Ole Miss guard who led all scorers with 27 points and tied a season high.

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The takeaway

Alabama's hot shooting in the second half, led by Latrell Wrightsell Jr., proved to be the difference in this SEC matchup. The Crimson Tide's ability to knock down 3-pointers at a high rate has been a key factor in their recent success, while Ole Miss continues to struggle with its losing streak.