TIDE SHOOTS 57% IN 2nd HALF TO BEAT UNLV . . . 

     Some will complain about the Tide's win over UNLV.  They'd be wrong to do so. After a lackluster loss to Stanford, the Tide came in to soundly beat UNLV. The final score was 82-64. From a fan's perspective, it was a great game to watch. Bama's John Petty and UNLV's Caleb Grill both put on a shooting exhibition. Both players shot lights out from downtown. Grill couldn't miss in the first half. Petty opened up the game by draining two consecutive three-point shots. The UNLV small forward made 6 threes in the first half, but only on in the second half. The Tide mixed up their man coverage to shut him down. Petty made 6 threes. It was some great basketball to watch. 

When you rely on an offense that includes a ton of three-point attempts, you are going to have some bad games. Sorry, it's the truth. Cutting down on turnovers and better rebound will help. Do all three of those things, and you will beat some great teams. 

Why did the Tide win?

l. The Tide shot 48% from the floor and 57% in the second half. 

2. Nat Oats played fewer players and got some consistency on the floor.

3. John Petty had 22,Jahvon Quinerly had 19, and Herb Jones had 18. Balanced scoring helps

4. The Tide only lost the rebound war by 1. Rebounding needs to be improved. 

5. Good help off the bench. I think Josh Primo showed us he is going to a star and a solid contribution this season. 

TONIGHT'S GAME:

KenPom has Alabama a one-point favorite tonight. Providence was picked third in the Big East. The game time is 6:00 PM CST. The winner of tonight's game will 5th place. It means Alabama could be the winner of the losers bracket.  

Providence held on last night to beat Davidson College by one point.