Alabama shot 26% from 3-point range, 51% from the free throw line, committed 19 turnovers and still managed to beat Kent State 81-54.

Alabama head coach Nate Oats highlighted the Kent State and upcoming game against South Dakota State as the final opportunities to make an impression on the coaching staff ahead of conference play. The Crimson Tide's routinely utilized 11 or more players in non-conference play and that continued on Sunday.

The Crimson Tide (10-2 overall) held the Golden Flashes (8-3) to 28 percent shooting, including a 2-of-27 showing from three-point range. Mark Sears had 16 points to lead Alabama, which got 13 off the bench from Auburn transfer Aden Holloway.