No. 4 Alabama tops Vanderbilt 103-87, Mark Sears reaches milestone

In a dominant performance, No. 4 Alabama men's basketball defeated Vanderbilt 103-87 on Tuesday, marking their sixth game this season with over 100 points. Aden Holloway and Mouhamed Dioubate each contributed 22 points, with Dioubate also grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double. Mark Sears reached a career milestone, becoming the 82nd player in Division I history to score 2,500 points, finishing the game with 21 points and seven assists. Despite a strong start, Alabama's defense faltered in the second half, allowing Vanderbilt to close in after trailing by 19 points. Vanderbilt's Jason Edwards led his team with 21 points, but the Commodores struggled with fouls, resulting in Alabama attempting 34 free throws. The Crimson Tide will next face LSU, while Vanderbilt prepares to host No. 9 Kentucky.