Men's Basketball23

The Crimson Tide ends the Emerald Coast Classic with a 99-91 victory over the Ducks as Mark Sears scores a season-high 27 points.

The No. 17 Tide drop their first game of the the season, falling to the Buckeyes, 92-81, in the opening round of the Emerald Coast Classic.

Transfer Grant Nelson tallies 24 points with seven rebounds as No. 24 Alabama see three more double-digit scorers in the 105-73 victory over the Eagles.