Texas A&M tops No. 25 Alabama 87-71 behind Jackson, Radford

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Quenton Jackson scored 28 points and Tyrece Radford had 22 to lead Texas A&M to an 87-71 victory over No. 25 Alabama on Wednesday night.

Jackson had 15 points in the first 10 minutes of the second half to lead the Aggies (19-11, 8-9 Southeastern Conference) to their third straight win. The Crimson Tide (19-11, 9-8) were outscored 50-31 after taking a three-point lead into halftime in the team’s home finale.

Jackson made 9 of 13 shots and all nine free-throw attempts. Radford did much of his damage with a 4-of-6 performance from 3-point range and had eight rebounds.

Henry Coleman III had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Aggies.

Jaden Shackelford led Alabama with 16 points but was 4-of-12 shooting, with all four baskets from 3-point range. He was held to four points in the second half.

Jahvon Quinerly came off the bench and scored 14 points for Alabama, while Keon Ellis scored 13.

Jackson led a big charge out of halftime when the Aggies scored the first eight points. Texas A&M scarcely let up the rest of the way. Radford hit back-to-back 3-pointers for a 77-61 lead with 4:47 to play.

Alabama turned to freshman JD Davison as the starter at point guard in place of Quinerly, the team’s second-leading scorer. Davison had six points and six assists. Sophomore forward Darius Miles made the second start of his career and scored two points.

BIG PICTURE

Texas A&M: Has won four of its last five games after an eight-game skid that followed a 4-0 SEC start. This was the Aggies’ third straight win in Coleman Coliseum. Outrebounded ‘Bama 33-24.

Alabama: Continued a roller-coaster season. The Crimson Tide had no answers for the Aggies’ surge in the second half and committed 19 turnovers.

UP NEXT

Alabama visits LSU on Saturday in its regular season finale.

Texas A&M closes the regular season against Mississippi State on Saturday night.

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