Southern Mississippi at Alabama

Alabama has struggled a lot more than what many would have believed in the early going. They had much more of a difficult time vs Mercer, and troy, than any would have expected. They then lost to Belmont, in a shocker, and this team just isn't in cync right now. S. Miss is playing great defense right now, as they are allowing just 57ppg, on 34% shooting, which may frustrate, an already frustrated Bama team, that likes the up-tempo. Courtney Beasley is a very good player, and he is being complimented by the play of Jeremy Wise (15.6ppg, 5.6apg). Alabama is getting big numbers from Hendrix, but the problem is on the defensive end, where there simply is no commitment. S. Miss will stay close, as they will slow the tempo, and a frustrated Bama team may be in for another tussle.