Alabama defeats South Florida 104-93
Alabama Cruises Past South Florida 104-93 in Home Victory
The Alabama Crimson Tide welcomed the South Florida Bulls to Coleman Coliseum on Thursday night, and it was a dominating performance by the home team. The final score read 104-93, with the Crimson Tide emerging victorious behind a balanced effort from their offense.
At halftime, Alabama led 46-39, but they expanded their lead in the second half to take an 18-point advantage at one point. South Florida made a late push to cut into the deficit, but ultimately fell short.
Labaron Philon Jr. was the star of the show for Alabama, scoring 29 points on 3-5 three-point shooting and 66.7% field goal percentage. He also chipped in with seven assists, including one against the shot clock expiration.
Taylor Bol Bowen was a force to be reckoned with on the glass, grabbing nine rebounds and adding nine points to help Alabama's cause.
On the other side of the floor, Izaiyah Nelson led South Florida in scoring with 25 points, but struggled from beyond the arc at just 0-1. Wes Enis added 20 points and five rebounds for the Bulls.
Advanced statistics showed that Alabama controlled the paint, with 30 points scored inside compared to South Florida's 36. The Crimson Tide also out-assisted their opponents by a margin of three, while holding them to just one more turnover than they committed.
The win marks Alabama's first victory in non-conference play this season and provides a much-needed boost for the team as it heads into its SEC schedule.
Game Flow:
* Halftime: Alabama led 46-39
* Largest lead: Alabama by 18 points
Key Performance Indicators:
* Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama): 29 points, 7 assists
* Taylor Bol Bowen (Alabama): 9 rebounds, 9 points
* Izaiyah Nelson (South Florida): 25 points, 12 rebounds
Comprehensive Team Statistics:
Alabama:
* Field Goals: 31/69 (45.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 18/36 (50.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 13/33 (39.0%)
* Free Throws: 29/35 (83.0%)
* Rebounds: 45
* Assists: 14
* Turnovers: 14
South Florida:
* Field Goals: 28/72 (39.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 18/42 (42.9%)
* 3-Point FG: 10/30 (33.0%)
* Free Throws: 27/34 (79.0%)
* Rebounds: 46
* Assists: 15
* Turnovers: 15