Alabama Routs Oakland 109-68 in Opener
London Jemison scored 20 points and Aden Holloway returned from a suspension to score 12 as Alabama improved to 3-0.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
Alabama beat Oakland 109-68 on Monday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jemison made all seven of his shots, including six 3-pointers, while Holloway made his season debut after a five-game suspension.
Why it matters
The win kept Alabama unbeaten through three games and showed depth from the perimeter, with Alabama making 11 of 21 first-half three-pointers. Holloway's return follows a March arrest on drug charges that were later dismissed.
Alabama shot 11 of 21 from three-point range in the first half while Oakland made just 8 of 33 field goals overall. Nassim Mashhour led Oakland with 18 points on 5-of-13 shooting.
The players
London Jemison
Alabama guard who made all seven of his shots and scored 20 points in the win.
Aden Holloway
Alabama guard who returned from a five-game suspension to score 12 points in his season debut.
The details
Jemison made seven of seven shots, including six 3-pointers, and Amari Allen added 14 points and six assists. Holloway hit two 3-pointers in the final two minutes of the first half and finished with 12 points in his first game back.
Timeline
March: Holloway was arrested on drug charges, which were later dismissed.
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026: Alabama defeated Oakland 109-68 in Tuscaloosa.
Wednesday: Oakland travels to Idaho to face Boise State.
Friday: Alabama hosts Seton Hall.
Season Trajectory
Alabama moved to 3-0 with a lopsided win that reinforced its perimeter depth heading into a home game against Seton Hall. The result gives the program an early-season foundation as it looks to build momentum through its nonconference schedule.
Alabama's 3-0 start keeps it atop early conference-free standings. Holloway's return adds a scoring guard to the rotation for fantasy and roster tracking.
The takeaway
Early-season depth can matter as much as star performance, and Alabama's perimeter shooting showed why. Fans tracking the team should watch how Holloway fits back into the lineup.
What happens next
Alabama hosts Seton Hall on Friday.
Further reading
For more on the program, see Basketball coverage from Tuscaloosa.
