TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 6 Alabama basketball program stayed unbeaten at home by defeating Kent State 81-54. The Crimson Tide overcame poor shooting and turnovers by defending and rebounding at an elite level to ensure the home holiday crowd went home happy.
Alabama struggled from beyond the arc, making just one in the first half and only nine total for the game on 35 attempts. Guard Aden Holloway did the most damage from deep making three-of-eight, but his three makes all came in the game’s final 6:30 minutes. Holloway finished second on the team in scoring with 13 points while adding three rebounds and three steals.
Alabama did play well on the defensive end, something Nate Oats emphasized after giving up 90 points to North Dakota last week. The Crimson Tide held the Golden Flashes to 54 points and .73 points per possession while forcing 11 turnovers and holding Kent State to 28-percent from the floor…