Mississippi State had its chances, but it couldn't keep up with the Alabama offense in an 88-84 Tide victory.
Alabama guard Chris Youngblood led the the Crimson Tide past the Bulldogs 88-84 in front of a hostile Starkville crowd.
Southern Miss hosts the Texas State Bobcats after Melyia Grayson scored 20 points in Southern Miss' 54-48 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd.