Alabama 109, Oakland 68: London Jemison Goes 6-for-6 From Three as No. 18 Tide Hits 24 Threes (Recap)
No. 18 Alabama 109, Oakland 68 (final). Alabama made 24 of 46 three-pointers and beat Oakland by 41 points on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. London Jemison scored 20 points without missing a shot: 7 of 7 from the field and 6 of 6 from three. The Crimson Tide moved to 3-0. Oakland fell to 0-4.
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How did Alabama beat Oakland?
Alabama shot it from deep from the start. Amari Allen hit two threes off the dribble for six of the Tide’s first eight points. A 20-6 spurt, capped by threes from Qayden Samuels and Jemison, made it 25-11 with 11:30 left in the first half. Brandon Garrison scored three straight baskets to push the lead to 37-16.
Alabama made 20 of 30 shots (66.7%) and 11 of 21 threes in the first half. Aden Holloway, in his first game of the season, hit two threes in the final two minutes of the half, and Alabama led 56-29 at the break.
The lead kept growing after halftime. Oakland scored nine straight points to get within 75-48 with 12:11 left, but Alabama answered with a 10-0 burst to go up 90-52. Tarris Bouie hit Alabama’s 21st three with 4:51 left for a 98-58 lead, and Anderson Diaz hit three threes in the final two minutes. Alabama’s 24 threes were one short of the program record of 25, set against BYU in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, according to Southern Sports Today.
Allen added 14 points and 6 assists. Holloway scored 12, all on threes. Bouie had 10 and Keitenn Bristow had 9, all in the first half. Nassim Mashhour led Oakland with 18 points, and Chris Fields Jr. had 15 points and 13 rebounds, 7 of them offensive.
Scoring summary
| Team | 1st half | 2nd half | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland (0-4) | 29 | 39 | 68 |
| No. 18 Alabama (3-0) | 56 | 53 | 109 |
Key stats
| Stat | Alabama | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Field goal % | 62.9% | — |
| 3-pointers | 24-46 (52.2%) | 3-18 (16.7%) |
| Free throws | — | 11-13 |
| First-half FG | 20-30 (66.7%) | — |
| Largest lead | 41 | — |
| Leading scorer | Jemison, 20 | Mashhour, 18 |
| Leading rebounder | — | Fields Jr., 13 |
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama hosts Seton Hall on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum on SEC Network. Before that, Alabama football plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network. Read the Alabama 31, LSU 13 football recap and the Alabama 101, Arkansas State 86 recap.
Where should you watch Alabama basketball in Tuscaloosa?
Can’t get to Coleman for Seton Hall? Our sports bars in Tuscaloosa guide lists the best TVs near campus, and the Tuscaloosa bars guide covers the Strip and downtown. For tonight’s deals, see Tuscaloosa bar and food specials for Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Get home safe: You must be 21 or older to drink. UA students can call 348-RIDE (205-348-7433) for a free safe ride, or use a rideshare app.
What was the final score of Alabama vs. Oakland?
No. 18 Alabama beat Oakland 109-68 on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Tuscaloosa. Alabama led 56-29 at halftime.
How many 3-pointers did Alabama make against Oakland?
Alabama made 24 of 46 threes (52.2%). London Jemison was 6 for 6 from deep.
When does Alabama basketball play Seton Hall?
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum, on SEC Network.
Scores and statistics are from published game reports (AP, Southern Sports Today, SI); the official box score was not available at publish time. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.
Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
