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The Sights and Sounds from Alabama Basketball's game against No. 13 LSU

Here are some of the highlights from the Crimson Tide's matchup against the Tigers on Wednesday night.
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The Sights and Sounds from Alabama Basketball's game against No. 13 LSU
The Sights and Sounds from Alabama Basketball's game against No. 13 LSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Couldn’t make it to Coleman Coliseum for Wednesday’s matchup between Alabama basketball and No. 13 LSU? Don’t worry, BamaCentral has you covered. Here’s a look at some of the sights, sounds and highlights from the game.

A late arrival 

The pregame atmosphere inside of Coleman Colesium received a bit of criticism as fans were slow to arrive ahead of tipoff. That’s largely due to the 6 p.m. tipoff as the ride down I-20 can be congested at that time of day.

However, despite their tardiness, Tide fans rallied for a strong showing as the stadium filled out a bit by the middle of the first half.

Nate Oats has commended Alabama fans for their support several times this season. While Coleman wasn’t completely packed Wednesday night, he shouldn’t have too many complaints.

 

A pair of injuries 

Alabama forward Juwan Gary left the game after taking an elbow from LSU forward Tari Eason with 7:56 left in the first half. Gary immediately made way to the Crimson Tide locker room before returning to the bench with a faceguard.

Gary entered Wednesday’s matchup averaging 8.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. He recorded two rebounds over seven minutes of play before leaving the game.

Later in the half, LSU forward Darrius Days turned his ankle after landing on Alabama guard Keon Ellis’ foot while attempting a block. Days hobbled off the court and was immediately tended to by trainers.

Days came into the game averaging 14.0 points and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds. He had 5 points and two rebounds over 12 minutes Wednesday night before leaving with his injury. 

Wade gets T'ed up

LSU head coach Will Wade received a technical foul after he furiously made his way onto the court to argue a call in the second half. 

Wade's tirade came after LSU guard Brandon Murray was called for a foul on Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford. The LSU head coach appeared to be upset after Alabama forward Noah Gurley wasn't called for goaltending on a block during the previous possession. 

Following the game, he voiced his opinion on the incident.

Game photos

Jahvon Quinerly bounces back

After posting a season-low 5 points against Mississippi State over the weekend, Jahvon Quinerly bounced back against LSU Wednesday night. The Alabama guard finished the night with 17 points while shooting 6 of 16 (37.5%) from the floor.

Will Wade receives rude welcome

Alabama's student trolled LSU head coach, chanting “F-B-I” in reference to his involvement in a federal investigation into college basketball’s pay-for-play scandal. Wade was later called for a technical foul after he argued a call in the second half, much to the home fans' delight.

Jaden Shackelford shines for Alabama

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford extended his streak of scoring in double digits to seven games Wednesday night. He led the Crimson Tide with 26 points on 7 of 18 (38.9%) shooting. 

A chippy affair

Wednesday night's game featured a few knocks for both teams Alabama guard Keon Ellis took a shot to the eye but was able to return without any issues. 

Juwan Gary injured

Juwan Gary left the game after taking an elbow from LSU forward Tari Eason with 7:56 left in the first half. After making way for the locker room, he returned to the bench with a faceguard. However, he did not return to action. Following the game, head coach Nate Oats said Gary will have an X-ray on his face on Thursday. 

JD's first start

Alabama freshman point guard J.D. Davison made his first start in a Crimson Tide uniform. He finished the night with 4 points and three rebounds while shooting 2 of 7 from the floor and 0-for-4 from beyond the arc.

Alabama snaps its losing streak

Alabama was able to snap a three-game losing streak by beating No. 13 LSU, 70-67. The Crimson Tide (12-6, 3-3 in the SEC) now has four wins against ranked opponents this season.  

This story will be updated throughout the game.

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Tony Tsoukalas
TONY TSOUKALAS

Tony Tsoukalas has been covering Alabama since 2016, working for the Anniston Star and Rivals before joining BamaCentral. A native of The Woodlands, Texas, Tsoukalas attended the University of Alabama from 2008-12. He served as the sports editor of the student paper, The Crimson White, during his senior year. Before covering Alabama, Tsoukalas covered high school sports at The Meridian (Miss.) Star and the Victoria (Texas) Advocate. He also served as a copy editor for The Tuscaloosa News.

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