Alabama basketball fell short against Purdue, but an early-season trend continued for Nate Oats' team that should be encouraging for fans.
Alabama basketball came up short on Thursday night at home against Purdue, falling 87-80 in a game that was tied with under two minutes to play. The Crimson Tide stayed connected with the No. 2 Boilermakers all night despite getting bludgeoned on the glass.
Purdue outrebounded Alabama 52-28. It was the story of the game, and you probably know that by now.