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Alabama downs unbeaten South Carolina for first SEC win

Powerball wasn't just a lottery on Wednesday night.

The University of Alabama basketball team played their own brand at Coleman Coliseum, overpowering undefeated No. 19 South Carolina 73-50 for its first SEC win in three tries.

There were some unlikely numbers in this game as well, particularly from Riley Norris. Starting for the first time this Saxon, Norris poured in a career-high 27 points and tied the school record for 3-point baskets, making eight of his 11 tries.

"After looking at how we matched up with South Carolina, we decided to start (Norris) and it really worked out.