Oakland fell 109-68 to No. 18 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, as the Crimson Tide’s perimeter shooting and transition offense overwhelmed the Golden Grizzlies. Oakland generated second chances and scored inside, but Alabama pulled away with 24 3-pointers and 30 assists. Nassim Mashhour led Oakland with 18 points, while Chris Fields Jr. posted 15 points and 13 rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Alabama 109, Oakland 68.
  • Alabama made 24 3-pointers and recorded 30 assists.
  • Oakland grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and scored 38 points in the paint.
  • Mashhour scored 18 points; Fields Jr. had 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Yes, But

Oakland created extra possessions and showed fight after halftime, including a 9-0 run that cut Alabama’s lead to 27. But the Crimson Tide’s 13 second-half 3-pointers kept the game out of reach.

What’s Next

Oakland continues its road trip at Boise State on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9 p.m. ET.

Bottom Line

Oakland’s rebounding and inside scoring provided bright spots, but slowing Alabama’s high-volume 3-point attack proved decisive.