TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- After being blown out at Georgia three days ago, Alabama coach Avery Johnson decided to mix up his starting lineup against South Carolina.
It worked.
John Petty scored 15 points, Donta Hall added 13, and Alabama blew out South Carolina 76-62 on Tuesday night. The Crimson Tide bench scored 35 points to lead Alabama's efficient night on the offensive end.
It was Petty, a usual starter for the Crimson Tide, who provided an immediate spark for Alabama on the offensive end. The freshman knocked down back-to-back 3-point shots just a minute after checking into the game around the 13-minute mark of the first half.