ALABAMA TAKES 5TH

In the first game of the National Tournament Alabama lost to Arizona by a score of 58-46.
Alabama got off to a good early start and were up ten mid way thru 1st half however in the 2nd half shooting and decision making let 'zona back into contest. Coach Thompson said, "We executed a defensive plan that eliminated their lanes to the basket and kept them at the perimeter, but in the end we could not knock down
shots."

In the second game of the tournament Alabama beat Missouri by a score of 53-27. Jared Arambula led the team 19 points and 8 rebounds, followed by Mark Booth with 9 points. The Alabama defense held Missouri to 27.3 % shooting for the game and out rebounded them 41-21. Coach Thompson said, "We were angry and upset with our previous day performance and it was to see us execute and get everyone a chance to see the floor at a
national tournament."

In the third game of the tournament and final game of the year for Alabama they beat Edinboro to claim 5th place by a score of 56-40. Jared Arambula once again led Alabama with 22 points on 10-15 shooting, 11 rebounds, 6 steals and Scott Douglas chipped in 7 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Alabama held Edinboro to 28.6 % shooting 16-56.

Alabama finished 5th Nationally with a 23-14 overall record and 12-11 in collegiate play.