NCAAB · Final

Alabama Triumphs Over South Florida in High-Scoring Affair

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Coleman Coliseum

Alabama Crimson Tide 104, South Florida Bulls 93, 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 Florida Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide beat South Florida Bulls 104-93 at Coleman Coliseum on December 17, 2025.

Who was favored in South Florida Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide secured a decisive victory against the South Florida Bulls, finishing the game with a score of 104 to 93. This game showcased Alabama's offensive prowess, as they averaged 93.1 points per game at home this season, and their performance against South Florida reaffirmed their scoring capabilities. Despite a recent loss to the Arizona Wildcats, Alabama's home record stands at 8-3, with a 7-3 record over their last ten games, although they are currently on a one-game losing streak.

The Crimson Tide's recent form has been impressive, particularly in their home games where they have averaged 96.4 points in their last five outings, while allowing 76.6 points. Their latest performance against Arizona, where they lost 75-96, was a setback, but they bounced back strongly against South Florida. Alabama's home record reflects a solid performance at Coleman Coliseum, where they have won five of their eight home games this season.

On the other hand, the South Florida Bulls entered the game with a record of 6-5, having won their last two games. They averaged 88.6 points per game over their last ten matches, but their defensive struggles have been evident, as they allowed an average of 79.6 points. Their recent victories included a win against the Charleston Cougars and the Utah State Aggies, but they faced a tougher challenge in Alabama. South Florida's away record was 2-3, indicating some inconsistency on the road.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant fixture for both teams, but no specific historical context was provided in the block. The injury situation was also not detailed, leaving both teams at full strength for this encounter, which is always a critical aspect in basketball.

The betting market had Alabama heavily favored, with DraftKings listing them at -14.5 on the spread, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win by a significant margin. The total points line was set at 178.5, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring game, which indeed came to fruition with both teams combining for 197 points.

The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, held at Coleman Coliseum, which has been a fortress for Alabama this season. Fans witnessed an exciting display of basketball, with Alabama's offensive strategy being the focal point. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where Alabama maintained their lead and showcased their ability to respond to South Florida's attempts to close the gap. Notable plays included Labaron Philon Jr. making crucial free throws and a 26-foot three-point jumper by Taylor Bol Bowen, which solidified Alabama's control of the game.

Viewers were treated to a fast-paced game, with Alabama's scoring ability on full display, especially in the second half where they continued to build on their lead. The final score of 104-93 highlighted Alabama's offensive strength and South Florida's challenges in defense, particularly in the latter stages of the game. As Alabama continues to build momentum, their performance against South Florida serves as a reminder of their potential as a formidable force in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ALA -14.5	178.5 o -110 / u -110	South Florida Bulls +850 · Alabama Crimson Tide -1450

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Leaders

PointsLabaron Philon Jr.29Alabama Crimson Tide
AssistsLabaron Philon Jr.7Alabama Crimson Tide
ReboundsTaylor Bol Bowen9Alabama Crimson Tide
PointsIzaiyah Nelson25South Florida Bulls
AssistsWes Enis5South Florida Bulls
ReboundsIzaiyah Nelson12South Florida Bulls

Recent form

Alabama Crimson Tide

Last 10: 7-3Streak L193.1 scored · 80.9 allowed per game5-3 at home

L75-96vs Arizona WildcatsDec 14
W97-55vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 7
W90-84vs Clemson TigersDec 4
W105-72vs Maryland TerrapinsNov 27
W115-76vs UNLV RebelsNov 26
L85-95vs Gonzaga BulldogsNov 25
W90-86at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 20
L80-87vs Purdue BoilermakersNov 14
W103-96at St. John's Red StormNov 8
W91-62vs North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 4

South Florida Bulls

Last 10: 6-4Streak W288.6 scored · 79.6 allowed per game2-3 away

W81-75vs Charleston CougarsDec 11
W74-61vs Utah State AggiesDec 5
L68-83vs Colorado State RamsNov 28
W97-91at Western Kentucky HilltoppersNov 27
L66-78at VCU RamsNov 26
L95-103at Oklahoma State CowboysNov 20
W108-89at Kennesaw State OwlsNov 16
W100-50vs Coppin State EaglesNov 13
L95-99at George Washington RevolutionariesNov 8
W102-67vs Florida A&M RattlersNov 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17
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 Florida Bulls	Alabama Crimson Tide
Field goals	28-72	31-69
Field goal %	39	45
Three-pointers	10-30	13-33
Three-point %	33	39
Free throws	27-34	29-35
Free throw %	79	83
Rebounds	46	45
Offensive rebounds	25	20
Defensive rebounds	21	25
Assists	15	14
Steals	8	11
Blocks	6	7
Turnovers	15	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	2	0
Technical fouls, total	2	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	20
Fast-break points	14	9
Points in the paint	36	30
Fouls	25	27
Largest lead	3	18
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	2	89

How the scoring went

2nd Half64-79CJ Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-79CJ Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-79CJ Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-80Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-81Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-81Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-81Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-83Aden Holloway makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half69-83Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-83Joseph Pinion makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-83Joseph Pinion makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-84Aden Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-85Aden Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-87Labaron Philon Jr. makes layup
2nd Half71-88Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-89Jalil Bethea makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-89Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-89Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-89Izaiyah Nelson makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half75-91Taylor Bol Bowen makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half77-91Josh Omojafo makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half77-92Houston Mallette makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-92CJ Brown makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half80-92Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-92Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-93Aden Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-94Aden Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-96Aiden Sherrell makes layup (Labaron Philon Jr. assists)
2nd Half84-96Josh Omojafo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Adriel Nyorha assists)
2nd Half84-97Latrell Wrightsell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-98Latrell Wrightsell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-98Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half86-98Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half86-99Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half88-99Adriel Nyorha makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half88-101Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half91-101Joseph Pinion makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tristan Beckford assists)
2nd Half91-104Taylor Bol Bowen makes 26-foot three point jumper (Aden Holloway assists)
2nd Half92-104Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half93-104Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2