Alabama Tops Oklahoma 107-79 in SEC Opener

In a decisive SEC opener, No. 5 Alabama defeated No. 12 Oklahoma 107-79, handing the Sooners their first loss of the season. Alabama showcased a significant advantage in the paint, dominating rebounding 51-26 and scoring 56 points in the paint. Key contributions came from Grant Nelson and Cliff Omoruyi, as they both recorded double-doubles, while Mark Sears and Labaron Philon combined for 38 points. Freshman Jeremiah Fears struggled for Oklahoma, scoring only 1 point in the first half, but managed to finish with 16 points. Alabama's defense effectively disrupted Oklahoma's offense, forcing numerous turnovers and bad shots. The win boosts Alabama's record to 12-2, while Oklahoma drops to 13-1.