NIT, Here We Come.
Alabama built an early 10 point lead in the first half, but could not hold on as Kentucky defeated Alabama, 79-67, on Wednesday in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. According to the experts, Alabama needed to win multiple games in the SEC Tournament to have a chance at a NCAA Tournament bid, and with the loss will now decide if it wants to accept a bid to the NIT Tournament.
Kentucky, who will play Mississippi State tomorrow in the second round, was led by juniors Randolph Morris' 18 points and Ramel Bradley's 17 points. Joe Crawford added 16 for the Wildcats. The key to the victory was Kentucky's defense which caused multiple minute long droughts in scoring for Alabama.
Alabama, was led by sophomore Richard Hendrix's 21 points and five rebounds. Sophomore Alonzo Gee added 15 for Alabama, with lone Tide senior Jermareo Davidson chipping in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Mykal Riley also had 12 points for the Tide. Turnovers once again plagued the Crimson Tide as they committed 13 on the afternoon, many that were just unforced, careless ball handling.
Stay tuned to Inside the Tide to see where the Tide ends up in the NIT Tournament.
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