Alabama basketball wrapped up its two-game exhibition schedule with a blowout 96-71 win over Furman on Sunday afternoon on the road. It was a better all-around effort, particularly on the defensive end, than we saw in the Crimson Tide's first exhibition win over Florida State. It's an encouraging sign of progress as Alabama heads into the regular season.
Furman started the game hot from three, connecting on its first three attempts and building an early 9-0 lead. It was all Alabama from there. The Tide outscored the Paladins 48-27 the rest of the half to take a 12-point lead into the locker room.