ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Alabama Defeats Drake 80-71
Jahvon Quinerly scored 18 points leading Alabama to a 80-71 victory over Drake at HP Field House on Friday.
Bettors who backed Alabama were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks.
Alabama got 14 points from Juwan Gary and another 14 points from Jaden Shackelford. Jaden Shackelford contributed 4 assists, while Juwan Gary cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Drake got a 17-point performance from D.J. Wilkins, who was supported by 15 points from Tucker DeVries. Roman Penn had 6 assists in a losing cause for Drake, while Tremell Murphy grabbed 7 rebounds.
Alabama led at halftime, 33-30.
Alabama had a 35-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Alabama heads into a battle against Gonzaga. Drake, meanwhile, will have their next action against Valparaiso.