Alabama Triumphs Over South Carolina in Dominant Win
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Coleman Coliseum
Alabama Crimson Tide 89, South Carolina Gamecocks 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide?
Alabama Crimson Tide beat South Carolina Gamecocks 89-75 at Coleman Coliseum on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in South Carolina Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide?
Alabama Crimson Tide were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2100 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a convincing victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks, finishing the game with a score of 89-75. This matchup at Coleman Coliseum showcased Alabama's strong home performance, as they improved their home record to 19-7, while South Carolina fell to 11-15 overall.
Alabama entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, currently riding a three-game winning streak. They have averaged 88.7 points scored and allowed 85.7 points during this stretch. Their last five games have been particularly impressive, with an average of 91.2 points scored and 85.4 points allowed, indicating a potent offensive capability. In contrast, South Carolina has struggled significantly, posting a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and currently on a five-game losing streak. The Gamecocks averaged 71.2 points scored and allowed 83.9 points during this period, with their last five games yielding an average of just 67.6 points scored and 88.2 points allowed.
The recent form of both teams highlighted the disparity in their performances, especially at home versus away. Alabama's home record stands at 2-2 in their last four games, while South Carolina has only managed to win once in their last five away games. Historically, Alabama has had the upper hand in their previous meeting this season, where they defeated South Carolina 88-68 on January 9, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance trends suggest that Alabama's squad has been more stable and effective compared to South Carolina's, which has faced challenges in maintaining consistency.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Alabama favored by 17.5 points, with a total set at 170.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Alabama's ability to dominate the matchup, reflected in their moneyline odds of -2100, while South Carolina's moneyline stood at +1100.
The game conditions appeared favorable for Alabama, as they played in front of their home crowd at Coleman Coliseum, which often provides a significant advantage. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, consistent with Alabama's offensive capabilities. The scoring plays in the second half included multiple free throws from both teams, with Alabama maintaining a steady lead throughout the game.
Overall, this matchup was worth noting not only for Alabama's impressive win but also for the stark contrast in the teams' current forms and the implications it holds for their respective seasons.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ALA -17.5 | 170.5 o -108 / u -112 | South Carolina Gamecocks +1100 · Alabama Crimson Tide -2100 |
Leaders
- PointsAden Holloway20Alabama Crimson Tide
- AssistsLabaron Philon Jr.6Alabama Crimson Tide
- ReboundsAmari Allen10Alabama Crimson Tide
- PointsMeechie Johnson26South Carolina Gamecocks
- AssistsKobe Knox6South Carolina Gamecocks
- ReboundsMike Sharavjamts8South Carolina Gamecocks
Recent form
Alabama Crimson Tide
Last 10: 6-4Streak W388.7 scored · 85.7 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W93-74at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 12
- W96-92at Auburn TigersFeb 7
- W100-97vs Texas A&M AggiesFeb 5
- L77-100at Florida GatorsFeb 1
- W90-64vs Missouri TigersJan 28
- L73-79vs Tennessee VolunteersJan 25
- W83-81at Oklahoma SoonersJan 17
- W97-82at Mississippi State BulldogsJan 14
- L88-92vs Texas LonghornsJan 11
- L90-96at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 8
South Carolina Gamecocks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L571.2 scored · 83.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- L59-78vs Missouri TigersFeb 7
- L75-84at Texas LonghornsFeb 4
- L87-92vs LSU TigersJan 31
- L48-95vs Florida GatorsJan 29
- L69-92at Texas A&M AggiesJan 24
- W85-76vs Oklahoma SoonersJan 21
- L67-71at Auburn TigersJan 17
- L74-108at Arkansas RazorbacksJan 15
- L70-75vs Georgia BulldogsJan 10
- W78-68at LSU TigersJan 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | South Carolina Gamecocks | Alabama Crimson Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-64 | 28-58 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 7-28 | 14-34 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 41 |
| Free throws | 16-18 | 19-27 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 35 |
| Assists | 16 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 28 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 5 | 89 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-61Latrell Wrightsell makes layup (Labaron Philon Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half46-61Meechie Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-61Meechie Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-63Labaron Philon Jr. makes layup (Latrell Wrightsell assists)
- 2nd Half49-63Meechie Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half50-63Meechie Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-63Meechie Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-63Meechie Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half56-63Meechie Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Myles Stute assists)
- 2nd Half56-66Latrell Wrightsell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aden Holloway assists)
- 2nd Half58-66Mike Sharavjamts makes layup
- 2nd Half58-67Latrell Wrightsell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-68Latrell Wrightsell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-68Meechie Johnson makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-69Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-70Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-70Meechie Johnson makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half62-73Houston Mallette makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aden Holloway assists)
- 2nd Half62-74Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-75Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-75Kobe Knox makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-75Kobe Knox makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-75Meechie Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kobe Knox assists)
- 2nd Half67-76Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-77Latrell Wrightsell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-78Latrell Wrightsell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-78Meechie Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-80Aden Holloway makes layup
- 2nd Half70-80Kobe Knox makes layup (Meechie Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half70-83Aden Holloway makes 23-foot three point jumper (Amari Allen assists)
- 2nd Half70-85Latrell Wrightsell makes layup
- 2nd Half71-85Grant Polk makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half72-85Grant Polk makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half73-85Grant Polk makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half73-86Aden Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-87Aden Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-88Aden Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-89Aden Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-89Meechie Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-89Meechie Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Alabama Crimson Tide, below favours South Carolina Gamecocks.
Venue
- Coleman ColiseumTuscaloosa, AL
- Attendance13474
- OfficialsPatrick Evans, Jeb Hartness, Jason Baker
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