Alabama basketball player Chris Youngblood was the top scorer of the game against Mississippi State with 27 points. Youngblood has been a key contributor for the Crimson Tide, shooting 39.7% from 3-point range in conference play. Alabama basketball's Chris ...

When Chris Youngblood initially transferred to Alabama, he didn’t have many opportunities to soak in what was happening. In the summer, he was more focused on the Crimson Tide’s workouts and giving maximum effort before his final and final season.

The No. 6 Crimson Tide (23-5, 12-3 SEC) had a lot of help in that department from guard Chris Youngblood, who posted a season-high 27 points on seven made three-point baskets. He led all scorers from both teams and joined point guard Mark Sears in outscoring the No. 24 Bulldogs as a team in the first half.

Chris Youngblood scored a season-best 27 points and No. 6 Alabama made nearly half of its 45 attempts from 3-point range in a 111-73 win over No. 24 Mississippi State.