The University of Mississippi Athletics
Alabama Slips By Ole Miss 76-73
1/21/2009 | Men's Basketball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - David Huertas poured in 26 points and pulled down eight rebounds, but the Rebels were unable to convert on a pair of possessions in the final 30 seconds as Ole Miss dropped a 76-73 decision at Alabama on Wednesday night.
Terrico White added 14 points, five rebounds and a career-high six assists, while Murphy Holloway scored 11 points in the effort.
Senario Hillman scored Alabama's final four points to seal the win.
Hillman, who finished with 12 points, hit a jumper to extend the Crimson Tide's (12-6, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) lead to 74-71 with 1:32 remaining. After Huertas' layup pulled the Rebels (10-8, 1-3) back within one point 15 seconds later, both teams went scoreless for the next 1:15.
With 5 seconds remaining, Hillman grabbed a rebound off a missed shot by Holloway and hit his two free throws to seal the Crimson Tide win.
Mikhail Torrance led the Tide with 24 points, Alonzo Gee added 15 and JaMychal Green chipped in 12. Torrance was also 5-for-8 from beyond the arc.
Alabama outscored Ole Miss in the paint 36-26.
