TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 6 Alabama basketball program remained undefeated at home, defeating Kent State 81-54. The Crimson Tide overcame poor shooting and turnovers by defending and rebounding at an elite level to ensure the home crowd went home happy.

Alabama struggled from beyond the arc, managing just one in the first half and just nine on 35 total attempts for the game. Guard Aden Holloway did most of the damage, making one of eight three-pointers from distance, but his three goals all came in the final 6:30 minutes of the game. Holloway finished second on the team with 13 points and added three rebounds and three steals.

Alabama played well defensively, which Nate Oats emphasized after giving up 90 points to North Dakota last week. The Crimson Tide held the Golden Flashes to 54 points and 0.73 points per possession while forcing 11 turnovers and holding Kent State to 28 percent from the floor.

The Crimson Tide has one more opportunity to work out issues before SEC play begins. Next week, Alabama hosts the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Sunday, December 29th at 2:00 pm CT.

Watch the video above as BamaCentral writers Joe Gaither and Hunter De Siver share their final thoughts and insights following the Crimson Tide’s win over Kent State in Alabama’s penultimate non-conference game.

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