Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide returned to action inside Coleman Coliseum for a Top 25 showdown with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Riding a two-game losing streak into the game, Alabama got back on their winning ways however, picking up a 96-83 victory over the Wildcats to improve to 22-5 overall on the season, as well as 11-3 in SEC play.
In the game, Alabama was led by guard Mark Sears with a game-high 30 points, while Clifford Omoruyi finished with a double-double at 11 points and 15 rebounds. Alabama also showed some improvement defensively after a rough outing at Missouri during the mid-week, as well as shot an impressive 21-of-25 at the free throw line.
Here is a look at what some on social media are saying after the Crimson Tide’s impressive victory over Kentucky.
This is just the fourth time Alabama has swept Kentucky home and away in the same season. Tide has done it twice under Nate Oats and once each under Wimp Sanderson and C.M. Newton.
— Kevin Scarbinsky (@KevinScarbinsky) February 23, 2025
In all my years watching Alabama basketball . Philon is one of the most fun guys we’ve ever had.
— Rico Bo$co (@Return_Of_RB) February 23, 2025
Alabama beats Kentucky 96-83, completing a sweep of the Wildcats during the regular season.
Nate Oats has surpassed Coach Wimp Sanderson’s record for the most all-time wins against AP Top 25 teams in Alabama history. It’s impressive that Oats achieved this milestone in less… pic.twitter.com/tjsi4Xm8fC
— Ryan C. Fowler (@RyanCFowler) February 23, 2025
Mark Sears came up big in Alabama’s win over Kentucky tonight:
30 points
4 assists
4 rebounds
2 steals
3/8 3PM (37.5%)
8/17 FGM (47.1%)
35 minutes🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/cNdFBmXCyY
— Draftstack (@TheDraftstack) February 23, 2025
The Hard Hat award is such a great idea by Alabama
What you preach and praise your team will emphasize
Alabama rolled Kentucky today and remain one of college basketball’s best teams
(Via @AlabamaMBB 🎥)
— Players Era (@Players_Era) February 23, 2025
After a 30-point game, here’s your Mark Sears career scoring ladder climb: Now has 2,659 points.
Passed five guys tonight, including Steph Curry (Davidson) 2,635. Now ranks 34th all-time.— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) February 23, 2025
Alabama takes down Kentucky!! The offense in this one was high level.
– Shot 70.0% from 2 (21-30)
– 23 fast break points
– Mark Sears: 30 PTS | 11-11 FTM
– Aden Holloway: 19 PTS | 5-12 3PM pic.twitter.com/ObdPC5K41M
— CBB Analytics (@CBBAnalytics) February 23, 2025
This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama basketball reactions to win vs. Kentucky Wildcats
