Alabama 110, UNC Asheville 54

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – UNC Asheville coach Mike Morrell was doing the best after his team lost 110-54 to Alabama on Monday night.

“They’re good enough to win a national championship, from what I’ve seen,” Morrell said. “Obviously the Final Four appearance wasn’t a fluke. They’ve probably gotten better.”

The No. 2 ranked Crimson Tide (1-0) took an early lead over the Bulldogs (0-1) and never trailed. UNC Asheville managed to stay within 21 points for most of the first 24 minutes, but starting at the 14:57 mark of the second half, Alabama went on a 25-7 run and went up by 40 points.

Alabama closed the game on a 15-0 run in the final five minutes, and walk-on Max Sscharnowski got into the scoring action.

Oats’ squad had seven different players finish in double figures, including Mark Sears (20 points), Clifford Omoruyi (16 points) and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (13 points). No player played more than 24 minutes, which kept the boys fresh for the future while some boys, like Grant Nelson, were able to slowly work their way back from injury.

Rutgers transfer Omoruyi was impressive in his Alabama debut with 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one block in less than 19 minutes of playing time.

The Crimson Tide returns to action Friday night at 7 p.m. at Coleman Coliseum against Arkansas State, coached by former Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson.

Watch the video above as BamaCentral’s Hunter De Siver and Katie Windham share their final thoughts and insights from the courtside at the Coleman Coliseum following the Crimson Tide’s win over UNC Asheville.