Alabama Holds Off Tulane 68-63 at Fogelman
Ace Austin scored 24 points as Alabama improved to 4-0 with a late win over Tulane in Tuscaloosa.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Basketball
Alabama defeated Tulane 68-63 on Sunday at Fogelman Arena. Tulane trailed 64-63 with 2:20 remaining after a 17-foot jumper by Khadee Hession but did not score again.
Why it matters
The win keeps Alabama unbeaten through four games and gives Tuscaloosa fans an early look at a team that closed out a close contest. Tulane, now 1-2, dropped a game it had kept within one possession in the final minutes.
Alabama outrebounded Tulane 49-44, while Tulane shot 27.8% from the field. Ace Austin scored 24 points for Alabama and Khadee Hession scored 19 for Tulane.
The players
Alabama Crimson Tide
The University of Alabama's men's basketball program, a member of the Southeastern Conference based in Tuscaloosa.
Tulane Green Wave
The men's basketball team of Tulane University in New Orleans, competing in the American Athletic Conference.
The details
Naomi Jones made one of two free throws with 24.0 seconds left to extend Alabama's lead, and Austin sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to seal the win. Tulane's Ja'Kyah Smith was called for a backcourt violation with 30.6 seconds left, and Edina Strausz recorded 13 points and 13 rebounds for Tulane.
Timeline
Sunday: Alabama defeats Tulane 68-63 at Fogelman Arena.
Thursday: Tulane is scheduled to play LSU New Orleans at 6:30 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Alabama's 4-0 start keeps it unbeaten through the first month of the season. Tulane's 1-2 record leaves the Green Wave with ground to make up as it prepares for its next game.
Alabama's 4-0 start puts the Crimson Tide in position to build early-season momentum in SEC play. Tulane's next game on Thursday offers a chance to respond after a close loss.
The takeaway
Close games are often decided in the final minutes by free throws and possession mistakes, as this one was for Alabama. Tulane's missed late opportunities show how a single possession can change a result.
What happens next
Tulane is scheduled to play LSU New Orleans on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the local program, see Tuscaloosa Basketball coverage.
