Alabama Cruises to Dominant 100-75 Win Over Mississippi State

The Crimson Tide's second victory over the Bulldogs this season featured a strong shooting performance and a near triple-double.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 10:08am

The Alabama Crimson Tide secured their seventh consecutive win with a dominant 100-75 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday night. Alabama led by 30 points at halftime and shot 44% from three-point range, led by Amari Allen's 23 points and Latrell Wrightsell Jr.'s 18 points. Guard Aden Holloway also flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Why it matters

This win extends Alabama's winning streak and keeps them in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Crimson Tide's ability to win convincingly despite being shorthanded also demonstrates their depth and versatility as a team.

The details

Alabama jumped out to a 63-33 halftime lead thanks to a strong shooting performance, including 22-of-50 (44%) from three-point range. Amari Allen led the way with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting, while Latrell Wrightsell Jr. added 18 points. Guard Aden Holloway nearly recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The players

Amari Allen

A key player for the Alabama Crimson Tide, scoring a team-high 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 6-of-7 from three-point range.

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

Contributed 18 points to Alabama's dominant offensive performance.

Aden Holloway

The Alabama guard flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists.

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What they’re saying

“This was one of our best all-around performances of the season. Our guys came out focused and executed the game plan to perfection.”

— Nate Oats, Alabama Head Coach

What’s next

Alabama will look to continue their winning streak when they host Vanderbilt on Saturday, February 29th.

The takeaway

Alabama's dominant win over Mississippi State showcases their depth and versatility as a team, as they were able to cruise to victory despite being shorthanded. This performance keeps the Crimson Tide in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.