No. 17 Alabama Cruises Past Mississippi State

Crimson Tide complete season sweep with dominant 100-75 victory

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:55am

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No. 17 Alabama defeated Mississippi State 100-75 on Wednesday night, completing a season sweep of the Bulldogs. Amari Allen scored 23 points and made a career-high 6 three-pointers to lead the Crimson Tide, who played without star guard Labaraon Philon Jr. due to injury. Alabama matched a season-best with 22 three-pointers and reached 100 points for the eighth time this season.

Why it matters

The win extends Alabama's season-best winning streak to seven games and keeps them firmly in the hunt for a high seed in the SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. Mississippi State, on the other hand, has now lost 10 of its last 13 games and is struggling to stay competitive in conference play.

The details

Alabama raced out to a 63-33 halftime lead, fueled by 16 made three-pointers in the first half. Amari Allen scored 18 of his 23 points before the break, while Aden Holloway added 14 points and 10 assists. The Crimson Tide maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half, despite a late push from Mississippi State led by Achor Achor's 18 points.

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

The players

Amari Allen

A standout guard for No. 17 Alabama, Allen scored a team-high 23 points and made a career-best 6 three-pointers in the win.

Aden Holloway

Alabama's starting point guard, Holloway registered 16 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds in the dominant victory.

Achor Achor

The leading scorer for Mississippi State, Achor had 18 points and 7 rebounds in the losing effort.

Josh Hubbard

Mississippi State's star player, Hubbard was held to just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting after scoring a program-record 46 points in his previous game.

Labaraon Philon Jr.

Alabama's starting guard, Philon missed the game due to a left groin/thigh injury.

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What they’re saying

“We played with a lot of energy and intensity from the start, which allowed us to build a big lead early. Our guys did a great job of sharing the ball and knocking down open shots.”

— Nate Oats, Alabama Head Coach

What’s next

Alabama will look to continue its winning streak when it hosts No. 5 Tennessee on Saturday. Mississippi State will try to bounce back at home against Vanderbilt on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Alabama's dominant performance showcased the team's offensive firepower and depth, as they were able to overcome the absence of their star guard Labaraon Philon Jr. The Crimson Tide's ability to rain three-pointers makes them a dangerous team heading into the final stretch of the regular season and postseason.