Game Preview
On Thursday, December 21st, the Indiana Hoosiers (8-3) take on the North Alabama Lions (6-6).
Alabama has been having problems when traveling. The Tide have a 6-4 overall record after ten games. Alabama is up 5-1 at home within the cozy Coleman Coliseum. They are 1-3 away from home, their lone win coming against an Oregon squad that was missing two players, 7-0 Nate Bittle as well as 6-11 N’Faly Dante. Additionally, the Sycamores’ win over Indiana State occurred when 6-10 star Robbie Avila was not playing for the Sycamores. One may argue that despite facing a strong frontcourt this year, the Tide are winless. When compared to previous season, Alabama’s interior defense has proven pitiful, which helps Arizona’s attack. The Tide are ranked 283rd in defensive foul rate and 231st within 2-point percentage defense, which is far worse. In conclusion, Alabama finds it difficult to defend the paint and, when it does, they typically commit fouls. Arizona ought to enjoy themselves in the paint all evening long.
Let’s begin by acknowledging that Alabama’s offensive firepower alone will provide them with an opportunity to make up ground in every game. The biggest deficit the Tide has faced through 10 matches was fifteen points a month ago versus Ohio State. Alabama hasn’t ever trailed by more than 10 points in any of their last five games, which include victories over Clemson, Purdue, and Creighton. In conclusion, Alabama’s offensive is so effective that it is quite difficult to outrun them. This is Alabama’s final opportunity to defeat a top-25 team until they visit Tennessee on January 20th. In terms of matchups, Arizona’s defensive efficiency is ranked third in the country. The Wildcats remain the top team in the league at grabbing rebounds on defense and they don’t commit fouls. Arizona has issues outside along the perimeter, but they dominate the interior. Arizona gives up the 40th highest percentage of points from three with 35.8% and is ranked 237th in team defense against 3-pointers with a 34.3%.
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North Alabama vs Indiana Game Information
- Date: 12/21/2023
- Time: 07:30 PM ET
- Location: Bloomington Assembly Hall.
- How to Watch North Alabama vs Indiana: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
