No. 16 Alabama remained undefeated with a 109-68 victory over Oakland at Coleman Coliseum on November 9, 2026, improving to 3-0 while the Golden Grizzlies fell to 0-3. The game marked the season debut of senior guard Aden Holloway, who returned after serving a five-game suspension that included three exhibitions and two regular-season contests. Holloway, who averaged 16.8 points and shot 43.8% from three-point range last season, hit two first-half threes to help Alabama build a 56-29 halftime lead.
Sophomore forward London Jemison led the Crimson Tide with 20 points on a perfect 7-for-7 shooting performance, including 6-for-6 from beyond the arc. Amari Allen contributed 11 first-half points on 3-for-3 shooting with two three-pointers. Freshman Tarris Bouie pushed Alabama past the 100-point mark with a layup late in the game, while NC State transfer Cole Cloer added a behind-the-back dunk. Jaxon Richardson, son of NBA Slam Dunk champion Jason Richardson, also threw down a dunk despite being listed as questionable with an upper-body injury.
Alabama shot 7-for-13 from three-point range in the second half and held a comfortable lead throughout, despite an early foul trouble that saw the Crimson Tide accumulate five personal fouls in the first five minutes. Amari Allen, who was questionable with an ankle sprain, participated fully in warmups and started. Mississippi State transfer Jamarion Davis Fleming did not take part in warmups and left the court with a limp.
