Alabama Crimson Tide news and notes:
Alabama football rolls to a 31-13 win over LSU in Baton Rouge
Alabama made a loud College Football Playoff statement on Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, scoring 21 unanswered points on the way to a 31-13 win over LSU in Death Valley.
Alabama led 10-3 at halftime, but then LSU scored 10 in a row in the third quarter to take a 13-10 lead, and it looked like the Crimson Tide was on the ropes. But Keelon Russell hit Rico Scott for a 57-yard catch-and-run, setting up a touchdown pass to Josh Ford a few plays later to take a 17-13 lead.
Following a big punt return by Ryan Coleman-Williams, Russell hit freshman WR Cederian Morgan for a touchdown to push the lead to 11. Then, after a turnover on downs, Russell found Kaleb Edwards to drive the final nail in the LSU coffin.
Alabama's defense stood tall in the redzone all afternoon, holding LSU to just 10 points in four trips inside the 20. Alabama sacked Sam Leavitt four times, recorded an interception, and held the Tigers to 0-for-4 on fourth down. A tip of the cap to Kane Wommack.
Alabama is now 7-2 and in prime College Football Playoff position, assuming it can handle business in the final three games of the regular season against Vanderbilt, Chattanooga, and Auburn.
Alabama basketball rolls past Arkansas State 101-86
Playing the final game of Aden Holloway's suspension on Friday night, Alabama basketball knocked off preseason Sun Belt favorite Arkansas State 101-86 in Tuscaloosa. The Red Wolves, led by former Tide assistant Ryan Pannone, put up a fight, but the Crimson Tide coasted in the second half.
Amari Allen led the way, recording the fifth triple-double in program history. He finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Alabama is off to a 2-0 start and will now welcome Holloway back for Monday night's clash against Oakland at Coleman Coliseum.
Nate Oats lands another Top 100 prospect in the 2027 class
With 5-star prospects Chase Lumpkin and Zion Green already in tow, Nate Oats and Preston Murphy reeled in a third big fish for the 2027 recruiting cycle. On Sunday, 4-star center Yohane Kabongo committed to the Crimson Tide over Mississippi State and Tennessee.
Kabongo is a 6-foot-9, 225-pound big man who is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He currently attends DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. ,
Kabongo is on the shorter side for a center at 6-foot-9, but he makes up for it with a big wingspan (7-foot-2+) and exceptional athleticism. He can jump out of the gym.
His addition has Alabama up to No. 3 in the composite class rankings for the 2027 cycle.
Alabama women's basketball passes road test against Tulane
Pauline Love took Alabama on the road for the first time as the Tide's head coach on Sunday, and they survived a close game against Tulane. Led by a career-high 24 points from sophomore guard Ace Austin, Alabama held on for a 68-63 win in New Orleans.
Amirah Anderson (12) and Naomi Jones (10) also finished in double figures scoring.
Alabama will remain on the road this week as they head to Memphis on Thursday to take on the Tigers in another early test.
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