Alabama defeats Kennesaw St 92-81
Alabama Dominates Kennesaw St in Non-Conference Showdown
In a dominant display of team basketball, the University of Alabama cruised past visiting Kennesaw State 92-81 at Propst Arena on Tuesday evening.
The Crimson Tide's convincing victory was led by Aiden Sherrell, who scored 21 points and shot an impressive 80.0% from the field. Amari Allen chipped in with eight rebounds, nine points, and two assists, while Labaron Philon Jr. added six assists and 17 points off the bench.
For Kennesaw State, Simeon Cottle led the way with 20 points, but his team struggled to find consistency on offense. Frankquon Sherman provided a spark with 12 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Alabama's balanced attack.
The game was never close after halftime, as Alabama built a 30-point lead at one point in the second half. The Crimson Tide's strong rebounding and defensive play limited Kennesaw State's scoring opportunities, while their own offense continued to click.
Alabama's field goal percentage (44.0%) and three-point shooting (32.0%) were key factors in their victory, as they outscored Kennesaw State 92-81. The Crimson Tide also committed just eight turnovers, which was significantly fewer than the Owls' 16.
The Rocket City Classic game was a non-conference matchup that saw Alabama's home crowd play a significant role in the outcome. The Propst Arena faithful cheered on their team as they dominated from start to finish.
In the end, it was a resounding victory for the Crimson Tide, who improved their record with the win. For Kennesaw State, the tough loss serves as a reminder of how far the program still has to go before reaching the same level of success as Alabama.
Box Score
Alabama (HOME)
* Field Goals: 32/73 (44.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 22/42 (52.4%)
* 3-Point FG: 10/31 (32.0%)
* Free Throws: 18/23 (78.0%)
* Rebounds: 41
* Assists: 17
* Turnovers: 8
* Steals: 8
* Blocks: 7
Kennesaw St (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 30/69 (43.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 23/46 (50.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 7/23 (30.0%)
* Free Throws: 14/18 (78.0%)
* Rebounds: 46
* Assists: 13
* Turnovers: 16
* Steals: 5
* Blocks: 4