Alabama Basketball Dominates yale, Finishes Nonconference Play with Impressive 102-78 Victory
Alabama basketball concluded its challenging nonconference schedule with a resounding 102-78 win over Yale on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Coleman Coliseum.The No. 15 Crimson Tide secured their third consecutive victory and moved to a 10-3 record, despite navigating a stretch of games impacted by key injuries.
The final nonconference test proved less daunting than some of the earlier matchups in the 2025-26 season,but Yale (11-2),recognized as one of the nation’s top three-point shooting teams,provided a valuable opportunity for Alabama to refine its game before the start of SEC play on January 3rd against Kentucky. alabama faced this challenge without star point guard Labaron Philon, along with freshmen London Jemison and Davion Hannah.
Aden Holloway stepped up in Philon’s absence, leading the Crimson Tide with an impressive 26 points and seven assists. Holloway’s performance spearheaded an offensive attack that saw five alabama players score in double figures, including Amari Allen, who contributed 15 points and tied with FSU transfer Taylor Bol bowen for a team-high nine rebounds. “The team really stepped up tonight,” a senior official stated, “especially with some key players sidelined.”
Alabama’s dominance on the boards was a key factor in the victory, outrebounding Yale 27-14 by halftime and finishing with a total margin of eight.This translated into 17 second-chance points and 10 points off rebounds for the Crimson Tide. The team shot over 44% from the field and 40% from the three-point arc, capitalizing on 54 three-point attempts compared to Yale’s 23.
The Crimson Tide nearly broke the Coleman Coliseum record for three-pointers made, finishing with 20, just short of the 23 made in 2021 against LSU. Led by five three-pointers each from Holloway and Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Alabama’s season-high remains at 22.
The atmosphere in Coleman Coliseum was electric, notably when former Alabama and Yale player Jordan Bruner was recognized at a media timeout for his contributions to the crimson Tide’s Sweet 16 run in 2021.Despite a knee injury that sidelined him for a month during that season, Bruner averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
Alabama established a significant lead early, embarking on a 9-0 run fueled by three-pointers from Mallette and Holloway, and later extending it with contributions from Allen. Yale briefly led after a three-pointer from Isaac Celiscar, but Alabama quickly responded and never relinquished control.The Crimson Tide led 55-31 at halftime,shooting 50% from the floor and over 42% from beyond the arc.
the second half saw Holloway continue to shine, scoring 16 points and driving the offensive momentum. Alabama’s lead swelled to 30 points with 11:35 remaining, as Yale struggled to find its rhythm, experiencing a scoring drought of nearly four minutes.
While Alabama has been known for slow second-half starts, they continued their offensive clinic, expanding on their shooting success. The team’s performance provides a strong foundation as they prepare to face a challenging SEC schedule, beginning with a highly anticipated matchup against Kentucky.
