Baseball ⚾️ Alabama defeats Tennessee 71-63

[Jordan Harper]

- Alabama shot lights out from 3 (10-20) and do an excellent job on defense forcing Tennessee into tough, long jumpers.

- John Petty loves playing at Tennessee. He had the big 30 point game two years ago and now scored 19 on 4/4 from 3.

- Alabama left a lot of points out on the court, but out scoring UT 30-26in the paint was not something I saw coming.

-Biggest win for Nate Oats so far.

- JQ looks very comfortable off the bench

 

[D Isaiah T Billings-Clyde7]

Huge win. Let’s get on a roll!! Build on it don’t give it back by losing one we shouldn’t mid week

 

[rollcats26]

Whatever happened at practice when Petty and Rojas got suspended, seemed to work. No doubt this team can put the ball in the hoop, but the way they have played their asses off on defense the last two games is how the game is played.

offense doesn’t always play, but defense always travels. Effort!! That’s what has made a huge difference with this team, the past week!

 

[BaselineLeaner4]

Huge win!

 

[Sweetlou10]

Now if only we could get those buns Petty and Herb outta here... 🤫

 

[RammerJammer210]

Great win!

 

[sheff1981]

Apparently first win over top ten team on road since 2004 over miss st

 

[rsaxoniii]

That's 2 games and 2 victories in row that Petty and Quinerly played aggressive offensively.

 

[frazor]

That's 2 games and 2 victories in row that Petty and Quinerly played aggressive offensively.

I don't know why but up until SEC play this was not the JQ running point. Nobody can stay in front of him. Maybe it is the move to the bench but there appears to have been a conscience decision from CNO to run more ISO for him. Ghost screen by Petty tonight for the huge 3 was a great call by Oats.

 

[nelsontaylor555]

I don't know why but up until SEC play this was not the JQ running point. Nobody can stay in front of him. Maybe it is the move to the bench but there appears to have been a conscience decision from CNO to run more ISO for him. Ghost screen by Petty tonight for the huge 3 was a great call by Oats.

I honestly think we forget he has gone two years without playing in a real competitive game. I think it has just taken him some time to get comfortable.

 

[pfaud001]

Fun game to watch. For the first time in years, I didn’t feel like we could blow it. I will be at the Florida game. Can’t wait.

 

[BamaNavyCPO]

- Alabama shot lights out from 3 (10-20) and do an excellent job on defense forcing Tennessee into tough, long jumpers.

- John Petty loves playing at Tennessee. He had the big 30 point game two years ago and now scored 19 on 4/4 from 3.

- Alabama left a lot of points out on the court, but out scoring UT 30-26in the paint was not something I saw coming.

-Biggest win for Nate Oats so far.

- JQ looks very comfortable off the bench

1. Herb is not a PG. Too many times he drove the lane, didn't look to dish to an open teammate, and either had his shot blocked (4 times) or he left the ball on the front of the rim. It may have evened out if he was drawing fouls (nadda one). JQ, on the other hand, had their number when he drove the lane and unlike Herb, he actually put the ball in the basket.
2. Rojas can get a lil wild, but is a much needed big-body when it comes to banging inside.
3. Overall, it was a great team win, coaching included.

 

[PlaidandParquet]

Great Great win

 

[anon_z8qxv7qt5719f]

When was the last time we beat a top ten team?

 

[cpat4bama]

When was the last time we beat a top ten team?

Wasn’t auburn in the top ten when they beat them last year

 

[CrmsnTusk4]

Wasn’t auburn in the top ten when they beat them last year

Auburn was #4 and undefeated.

 

[jrippolito]

Need to build on this great win.
Should take care of Florida at home !

 

[sheff1981]

When was the last time we beat a top ten team?

Last top ten team beat on road was miss st 2004

 

[anon_z8qxv7qt5719f]

I'm hoping that playing some tough teams early will pay off as far as our toughness in the Conference. Denny Crum used to schedule really tough opponents when Louisville was in the old Metro Conference and by the time they made it to conference play and the tournament they were a tough team to play. Like Jimmy Dykes said last night, "I like a team that has bit of "dirt" on them because it makes them tough."

 

[cpat4bama]

Auburn was #4 and undefeated.

That’s what I thought.

 

[anon_z8qxv7qt5719f]

Last top ten team beat on road was miss st 2004

That is a long time for a top 10 road win! Wow!

 

[BaselineLeaner4]

Feels good to beat a top tenn team (pun intended)...I’ll leave now

 

[jd82tide]

Haven't been on the board in about a week, but wanted to chime in on hoops. Quinerly and Primo both did a solid job beating their guys off the dribble. We got hammered a couple of times that weren't called but the run of 3's in the second half was obviously the difference. That kind of shooting will keep us in every game. Still wonder about Reese at times. Dude is getting wide open looks and missing most. Either way, hell of a game and a great win.