It wasn't pretty at the start, but it's how you finish that matters. Alabama did just that. They are moving on to the Sweet 16 for the second time in 3 years and they've been dominant this weekend in Birmingham. It was a very slow start for Alabama offensively, but the elite defense kept the Maryland offense at bay the whole first half. That is one thing about this team. A slow offensive night will not deter them from playing their tail off on defense. That was an incredible defensive showing.
Jahvon Quinerly does what Jahvvon Quinerly does by scoring 22 points and Brandon Miller scored 19 on an inefficient night shooting. Charles Bediako played a great game as well scoring 10 points with 10 rebounds. He affected so many shots at the rim and kept Reese at bay most of the day. Alabama shot 39% from the floor and only made 6 threes, but still score 73 on a solid defensive team that likes to push you around. The defense held Maryland to 1-8 shooting and shooting 25%. They dominated the boards 44-32 and forced 13 turnovers. Just an all around elite effort.
Next up: San Diego State. I will have more on them throughout the week, but they are a bad offensive team that plays great defense. They remind me of Texas A&M but worse on offense. Alabama will have to shoot better that game, but it will be a race to 60 to see who wins. 4 more to go!
Jahvon Quinerly does what Jahvvon Quinerly does by scoring 22 points and Brandon Miller scored 19 on an inefficient night shooting. Charles Bediako played a great game as well scoring 10 points with 10 rebounds. He affected so many shots at the rim and kept Reese at bay most of the day. Alabama shot 39% from the floor and only made 6 threes, but still score 73 on a solid defensive team that likes to push you around. The defense held Maryland to 1-8 shooting and shooting 25%. They dominated the boards 44-32 and forced 13 turnovers. Just an all around elite effort.
Next up: San Diego State. I will have more on them throughout the week, but they are a bad offensive team that plays great defense. They remind me of Texas A&M but worse on offense. Alabama will have to shoot better that game, but it will be a race to 60 to see who wins. 4 more to go!
