- Matchup: Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Event Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) will host the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (0-2) at Coleman Coliseum this Monday.
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies recently faced Stanford, suffering a loss with a score of 81-63. In terms of personal fouls, Oakland committed 17 while Stanford had 19. The Golden Grizzlies made 9 of their 27 attempts from three-point range. Stanford recorded an impressive free throw percentage of 93.3%, sinking 14 of 15 attempts. In rebounding, Stanford totaled 35 boards (9 offensive, 26 defensive) without registering a block. With 13 assists and 8 steals, Stanford showcased solid defense. Oakland permitted the opposing team to shoot 46.8%, allowing 29 of 62 shots to go in. On the offensive end, Oakland gathered 26 rebounds (5 offensive) and converted 16 of 25 free throws, achieving a 64.0% success rate. Overall, they shot 44.9% from the field (22 of 49) and made 3 of their 17 three-point attempts.
Chris Fields Jr. was a standout performer, hitting 75.0% of his shots but finished the game without any assists. He logged 34 minutes and pulled down 6 rebounds, scoring a total of 23 points on 9 of 12 shooting.
Oakland is entering this matchup with a record of 0-2 for the year, averaging 65.5 points per game, which ranks 292nd in college basketball. They have a field goal percentage of 37.5%. The Golden Grizzlies struggle with three-point shooting at 20.9%, converting 9 of 43 attempts and shooting 69.1% from the charity stripe. On average, they are collecting 36.5 rebounds per game and averaging only 9 assists—a ranking of 353rd in Division 1 for assists. They have a turnover rate of 14.5 per game and commit 18.0 fouls nightly.
Defensively, the Golden Grizzlies force 10.0 turnovers per game while allowing 21.5 personal fouls. They rank 297th in college basketball in assists allowed, having given up 30 assists this season. Oakland’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.1%, with opponents averaging 39.0 rebounds per game and a three-point shooting percentage of 26.2%. They rank 295th in points allowed per game, giving up 82.5.
In their most recent game, Alabama secured a 101-86 win against Arkansas State. The Crimson Tide recorded a total of 53 rebounds (32 defensive and 21 offensive) while committing 14 turnovers and stealing the ball 8 times. Arkansas State was fouled 28 times, sending Alabama to the free-throw line 43 times, where they converted 32 shots for a 74.4% shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Alabama made 15 of 50 attempts (30.0%), shooting 35.5% overall (27 of 76). On defense, Alabama allowed Arkansas State to convert 32 of 76 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 42.1% against them. Additionally, Arkansas State shot 38.5% from distance, converting 15 of 39 shots, and finished 7 of 16 from the free-throw line (43.8%). In rebounding, Alabama allowed Arkansas State to collect 42 total boards (16 offensive).
Amari Allen played a crucial role for the Crimson Tide, making 3 of 8 shots with a 37.5% field goal percentage, while also grabbing 13 rebounds. He ended the contest with 16 points in 31 minutes, contributing 11 assists.
Alabama’s current season record stands at 2-0. Offensively, the Crimson Tide are shooting at a 41.7% rate, placing them 256th in the nation. With a total of 197 points this season, they average 50.0 rebounds per game and assist 18 times per game (95th in the country), with a turnover rate of 12.0. They commit an average of 16.0 personal fouls each game and boast a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.2%.
On defense, Alabama ranks 276th in points allowed per game, with an average of 80.0. They force 21.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 40.4% from the field (168th in college basketball). Opponents hit 41.7% from beyond the arc (30 of 72) and 50.0% from the free-throw line, while Alabama concedes an average of 18.0 assists and 45.5 rebounds per game, placing them 325th and 342nd respectively.
Who will take the victory against the spread in tonight’s NCAA showdown?
Prediction: Back Alabama
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