Second-ranked Alabama might be tempted to look past its home game against McNeese State on Sunday, especially with a clash against No. 14 Purdue looming later this week. But coach Will Wade and the reigning Southland Conference champion McNeese State have proved they aren't a team to sleep on. McNeese State became one of the mid-major darlings of college basketball last season, going 30-3 in the regular season and conference tournament. They made the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 22 years, losing to Gonzaga 86-65 in the first round. McNeese State (1-1) started this season on a down note as it fell to South Dakota State 80-73 in their season opener.
No. 2 Alabama readies for McNeese State as challenging week awaits
