No. 17 Alabama cruises to 100-75 win over Mississippi State

Amari Allen scores 23 points as Crimson Tide hit 22 3-pointers in dominant victory

Feb. 26, 2026 at 4:25am

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The No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide cruised to a 100-75 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday night. Amari Allen led the way with 23 points, while Latrell Wrightsell Jr. added 18 and Aden Holloway chipped in 16. Alabama set a season-high with 22 made 3-pointers, the most by an SEC team in conference play this season.

Why it matters

The win keeps Alabama in contention for a high seed in the SEC tournament and NCAA tournament, as they continue to build an impressive resume. Meanwhile, the loss is a setback for Mississippi State, who are struggling to stay above .500 on the season.

The details

Alabama came out firing, starting the game on a 15-2 run with five 3-pointers. They led 66-33 at halftime and eventually pulled ahead by as many as 39 points. Six different Alabama players hit at least two 3-pointers, with the team finishing 22-of-50 from beyond the arc. Mississippi State's leading scorer, Josh Hubbard, was held to just 11 points, well below his season average of 22 per game.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The players

Amari Allen

A forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide who scored a team-high 23 points in the win.

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

A guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide who scored 18 points in the victory.

Aden Holloway

A guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide who contributed 16 points in the dominant win.

Josh Hubbard

The leading scorer for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who was held to just 11 points in the loss.

Achor Achor

The leading scorer for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, tallying 18 points in the defeat.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Alabama's dominant performance, fueled by their 3-point shooting, shows they are a force to be reckoned with in the SEC and potentially the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile, Mississippi State will need to regroup and find a way to get their leading scorer, Josh Hubbard, more involved if they hope to turn their season around.