How to Watch: Alabama Basketball vs Liberty

The Crimson Tide will look to win a second consecutive game in this year's C.M. Newton Classic.

After losing three straight games, Alabama basketball finally got back in the win column with a 111-67 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday afternoon.

Next up, it has a unique test in Liberty, one of the best mid-major programs in the country, in the annual C.M. Newton Classic at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. The Flames have a KenPom rating of No. 54 nationally.

As of late, the Crimson Tide has struggled in Birmingham, even losing the first two editions of the C.M. Newton Classic against Davidson in 2021 and Gonzaga in 2022. Its losing streak in the city was broken in March, however, with Alabama winning two games in the NCAA Tournament at the Birmingham regional site.

How to Watch: Alabama Basketball vs Liberty

Who: Alabama (7-5) vs Liberty (10-3)

When: Saturday, December 30, 1 p.m. CT

Where: Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Ala.

TV: ESPN+

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Analyst: Bryan Passink). The pregame show will begin one hour prior to tipoff.

Series: Alabama leads, 2-0

Last Meeting: On Nov. 11, 2022, Alabama beat Liberty 95-59 inside Coleman Coliseum to move to 2-0 on the 2022-23 season. Alabama guard Mark Sears scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Liberty star Darius McGhee was held to just eight points.

Last Time Out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide took down Eastern Kentucky 111-67 in Coleman Coliseum to move to 7-5 on the season. Rylan Griffen and Grant Nelson lead the way with 19 points apiece.

Last Time Out, Liberty: The Flames defeated Utah Valley on the road by a final score of 79-63. Liberty forward Zach Cleveland led the way with 19 points in the win.

Alabama Statistical Leaders: 

• Scoring: Mark Sears (19.6 PPG)
• Rebounding: Grant Nelson (5.8 RPG)
• Assists: Mark Sears: (3.7 APG) 

Liberty Statistical Leaders:

• Scoring: F Kyle Rode (13.7 PPG)
• Rebounding: G Joseph Venzant (8.2 RPG)
• Assists: G Collin Porter (3.7 APG)

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