- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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This Saturday, the Lloyd Noble Center will host an exciting clash between the Oklahoma Sooners (11-6) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (12-5).
In their previous outing, the Alabama Crimson Tide triumphed over Mississippi State with a score of 97-82. Alabama showcased a shooting performance with a field goal percentage of 43.9% (29 of 66) and connected on 12 out of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Crimson Tide excelled, converting 27 out of 33 attempts for an impressive rate of 81.8%. On the glass, they secured a total of 45 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, while also distributing 14 assists in the game. Defensively, Alabama held their opponent to a shooting percentage of 36.8%, allowing Mississippi State to score on 28 of 76 shots. Mississippi State managed 10 assists and 5 steals but struggled with rebounding, finishing with 39 total boards (14 offensive and 25 defensive) and did not register any blocks. They shot 68.0% from the free-throw line, hitting 17 of 25 shots, but only managed to make 9 out of 28 attempts from three-point range. Both teams ended with 19 personal fouls.
Key player Labaron Philon had a significant impact in the match, shooting 71.4% from the floor and providing 3 assists. In 33 minutes of play, he recorded 4 rebounds and scored 32 points on 10 of 14 shooting.
Alabama enters this match with a season record of 12-5. They average 9.8 turnovers per game and commit 20.3 fouls per contest. As a team, the Crimson Tide are averaging 42.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 285 assists this season, placing them 68th in Division 1 for assists. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 35.3% (217 of 615) and a free-throw percentage of 76.1%. Offensively, they are scoring an average of 93.7 points per game, ranking 4th in the nation, while shooting 45.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Crimson Tide are forcing 10.1 turnovers per game while drawing 19.6 fouls. They rank 120th nationally in assists allowed, surrendering 218 assists this season. Alabama’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 42.0% (488 of 1,163) and averages 41.1 rebounds per game. They permit opponents to shoot 32.3% from three-point range and rank 345th in the nation for points allowed per game, conceding 82.6.
In their last game, the Oklahoma Sooners were defeated by Florida, finishing with a score of 96-79. Oklahoma allowed Florida a total of 41 rebounds (17 offensive). The Sooners shot 27.3% from three-point territory, making 6 out of 22 attempts, and went 14 of 19 from the free-throw line (73.7%). Florida achieved 38 baskets out of 71 attempts, shooting 53.5% for the game. The Sooners’ field goal percentage stood at 43.3%, making 26 of 60 shots, while they excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 16 tries (62.5%). With 24 free-throw attempts due to 18 fouls from Florida, Oklahoma was able to convert 17 of those opportunities for a percentage of 70.8%. The Sooners had 10 turnovers and 3 steals, securing 28 total rebounds (17 defensive and 11 offensive).
Xzayvier Brown made a pivotal contribution to the Sooners’ performance, shooting 7 of 13 (53.8%) with 1 rebound, finishing with 24 points in 37 minutes and adding 1 assist.
Oklahoma currently holds a record of 11-6 this season. Offensively, they’re hitting 47.1% of their shots from the field, ranking 98th nationwide. The Sooners have accumulated 1,430 total points (84.1 per game) and average 38.7 rebounds per game. They assist with an average of 15.5 times per game (110th in the nation) while maintaining a turnover rate of 10.0 per contest. Additionally, Oklahoma averages 17.5 fouls per game and shoots 72.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Oklahoma allows a three-point shooting percentage of 34.3% (139 of 405) and gives up 74.5% at the free-throw line. They report an average of 13.1 assists allowed and 34.5 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking 162nd and 187th nationally, respectively. The Sooners rank 203rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (74.2). They force around 10.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 42.5% from the field (126th in college).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Choice: Back Alabama
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