Alabama Basketball Falls to Ole Miss 74-64

The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a disappointing 74-64 loss to No. 21 Ole Miss, marking their first defeat in SEC play this season. The Crimson Tide's offensive struggles were evident as they committed a season-high 21 turnovers and shot just 25% from three-point range, resulting in significantly fewer shot opportunities compared to Ole Miss. Despite leading at halftime, Alabama's inability to handle Ole Miss's defensive pressure proved costly, with coach Nate Oats criticizing the team's lack of preparation and effort. Ole Miss celebrated a historic victory, securing their first win against a top-five opponent on the road, and improved their SEC record to 4-0. Alabama's poor rebounding and offensive execution compounded their issues, as they finished with more turnovers than made field goals. With a crucial road game against No. 8 Kentucky on the horizon, Alabama has much to address ahead of their next challenge.