TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a commanding performance, Aden Holloway made eight 3-pointers, contributing 26 points off the bench as No. 5 Alabama triumphed over South Dakota State with a score of 105-82 on Sunday.

Labaron Philon also made a significant impact, adding 21 points, six assists, and two steals for Alabama, while Mark Sears followed with 20 points and five assists. Grant Nelson chipped in with 17 points for the team as well.

For South Dakota State, Oscar Cluff stood out with 21 points, and Isaac Lindsey added 11 points to their efforts during the game.

**Highlights:**

For South Dakota State, Cluff had previously been averaging 16.6 points and 10.8 rebounds but struggled in his last two games. However, he bounced back impressively with a double-double, recording 21 points and 15 rebounds in this outing.

On the other side, Holloway displayed an impressive 8-for-19 shooting from beyond the arc, a notable improvement from a slump where he managed only four successful 3-pointers in his last three games combined. Having transferred from Auburn, Holloway’s scoring average had dipped below 9 points per game, but recent performances, including 13 points in the last game and 26 on Sunday, indicate a return to form.

**Turning Point:**

A critical moment in the game came midway through the first half, when Sears and Holloway hit back-to-back 3-pointers within 30 seconds, capping a remarkable 17-0 scoring streak that extended Alabama’s lead to 23 points. After this run, South Dakota State was unable to reduce their deficit to fewer than 14 points.

**Key Statistic:**

Alabama managed to maintain discipline with only six turnovers throughout the game, which is a notable contrast considering they had committed at least 14 turnovers in six of their prior seven matches.

**Looking Ahead:**

Alabama will kick off its Southeastern Conference slate with a home game against Oklahoma on Saturday, while South Dakota State is set to begin their Summit League campaign on Thursday at home against Denver.