No. 2 Alabama Basketball Opens Season with Dominating Win over UNC Asheville

Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide opened its 2022-23 season with an emphatic 104-63 victory over UNC Asheville on Monday night at Coleman Coliseum.

Background

Alabama entered the season as a national title contender, led by Preseason All-American Brandon Miller. The Crimson Tide was also looking to avenge its loss to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship game last season.

Key Facts and Latest Updates

Miller led the way for Alabama with 25 points, while Noah Clowney added 18 points and Jaden Bradley chipped in 17 points. The Crimson Tide shot 52.1% from the field and made 10 of 23 three-pointers.

UNC Asheville was led by Drew Pember, who scored 18 points. The Bulldogs shot just 36.8% from the field and were outrebounded by Alabama 45-29.

“I thought our guys played really hard and with great energy,” said Alabama coach Nate Oats. “We had a lot of different guys contribute, and I was really pleased with our defense.”

Analysis and Impact

The win is a good start for Alabama, which is looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season. The Crimson Tide showed that they have a lot of depth and can score from anywhere on the court.

“We’re still a young team, but we have a lot of talent,” said Miller. “We’re going to keep working hard and getting better every day.”

Alabama will be back in action on Friday when they host South Alabama at Coleman Coliseum.

Conclusion

The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide opened their season with an impressive win and look like a team that could be a contender for the national championship.