TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ā Arkansas State and McNeese State challenged No. 2 Alabama basketball more than most mid-majors, but the Crimson Tideās first big test will come Friday night at No. 13 Purdue.
Alabama will be the highest-ranked opponent to visit Mackey Arena since 2011 when then-ranked No. 2 Ohio State suffered a 76-63 defeat to then-No.11 Purdue. The Tide is also the highest-ranked non-conference opponent to play Purdue inside Mackey Arena since the venueās first game in 1967 when defending champion UCLA beat the Boilermakers 73-71.
Alabama and Purdue faced off on the hardwood last season with the Boilermakers recording a 92-86 win behind two-time Naismith Award winner Zach Edey. The Tide is currently a 2-point favorite heading into Fridayās matchup.
Hereās everything you need to know about the game.
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Alabama will be the highest-ranked opponent to visit Mackey Arena since 2011 when then-ranked No. 2 Ohio State suffered a 76-63 defeat to then-No.11 Purdue. The Tide is also the highest-ranked non-conference opponent to play Purdue inside Mackey Arena since the venueās first game in 1967 when defending champion UCLA beat the Boilermakers 73-71.
Alabama and Purdue faced off on the hardwood last season with the Boilermakers recording a 92-86 win behind two-time Naismith Award winner Zach Edey. The Tide is currently a 2-point favorite heading into Fridayās matchup.
Hereās everything you need to know about the game.
How to watch: No. 2 Alabama basketball travels to No. 13 Purdue
Hereās everything you need to know about No. 2 Alabama's trip to No. 13 Purdue
