Alabama 92, Ole Miss 84: Tide Basketball Wins Ballin’ in Boutwell Exhibition (2026 Recap)
Final: Alabama 92, Ole Miss 84. Alabama men’s basketball won its preseason exhibition with Ole Miss on Thursday night, Oct. 15, at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham. Amari Allen led the Tide with 19 points and 5 assists, Cole Cloer added 18, and Drew Fielder posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. It was Alabama’s second preseason win.
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The game was the annual Ballin’ in Boutwell event. Exhibition results do not count toward Alabama’s regular-season record.
How did Alabama beat Ole Miss?
Alabama won on the glass and from three. The Tide out-rebounded Ole Miss 45-28, grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and scored 20 second-chance points. Alabama made 11 threes to Ole Miss’s 4.
Turnovers kept it close. Alabama gave the ball away 20 times, and Ole Miss turned those into 23 points. Alabama built its biggest lead at 65-47 with 11:28 left, then watched Ole Miss cut it to 86-83 with 2:46 to go. The Tide closed it out by making all six of its free throws in the final three minutes. Head coach Nate Oats said, “Turnovers were a disaster tonight” (via RollTide.com).
Six Alabama players scored in double figures: Allen (19), Cloer (18), London Jemison (13), Jamarion Davis-Fleming (12), Qayden Samuels (12) and Fielder (11). For Ole Miss, Corey Stephenson scored 25 off the bench and Budd Clark added 15 points and 7 assists.
Scoring by half
| Team | 1st half | 2nd half | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss | 39 | 45 | 84 |
| Alabama | 42 | 50 | 92 |
Key stats
| Stat | Alabama | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Field goal % | .500 (31-62) | .463 |
| 3-pointers | 11-32 (.344) | 4-20 (.200) |
| Free throw % | .760 | .750 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 10 |
| Steals | 4 | 12 |
Alabama also had 19 assists on its 31 made baskets.
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama stays in Birmingham to face Auburn on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Central at Legacy Arena, billed as the first edition of “The Feud.” TV had not been announced on RollTide.com as of Oct. 17.
Where should you watch Alabama this weekend in Tuscaloosa?
Football is first. Alabama plays at Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Central. See our Alabama at Tennessee preview, our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa and our Tuscaloosa bars and nightlife guide. For today’s deals, check the Saturday bar and food specials.
If you go out, plan your ride first. UA’s 348-RIDE night service (205-348-7433) and rideshare apps both run on weekends. You must be 21 to drink.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score of the Alabama vs. Ole Miss basketball exhibition?
Alabama won 92-84 at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Alabama led 42-39 at halftime.
Who led Alabama in scoring against Ole Miss?
Amari Allen had 19 points and 5 assists. Cole Cloer scored 18, and Drew Fielder had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
When does Alabama basketball play Auburn?
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
Scores and statistics are from the official box score and recap on RollTide.com. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.
Clay.
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