Seton Hall visits Coleman Coliseum on Friday night to face Alabama in a matchup of undefeated teams. The Crimson Tide bring the nation’s 11th-fastest pace into the contest, while the Pirates rank 325th in tempo and allow just 54.7 points per game.
Seton Hall Arrives With New Roster
Head coach Shaheen Holloway brings a heavily revamped roster to Tuscaloosa for his fifth season. The Pirates lost their top four scorers from last year, leaving reserve Trey Parker as the lone returning scholarship player from the previous campaign, Roll ‘Bama Roll reported.
Holloway’s squad responded to a 7-25 finish two seasons ago with a 21-12 record last year, earning him the Big East Coach of the Year award. “He leads the Pirates in scoring at 17 per game, more than double anyone else on the roster, and has been quite consistent,” Terry Copeland Jr. said regarding senior guard Roddie Anderson, who leads the team with 17 points per contest.
Crimson Tide Push Fast Pace
Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide return to home court after opening the season with three wins against opponents outside the KenPom top 150. Alabama currently ranks 79th in KenPom rankings, while Seton Hall stands as the toughest test on the early schedule.
The matchup presents a sharp contrast in playing styles. Seton Hall prefers a physical, half-court game that ranks 325th nationally in tempo, according to WalterNolan, while Alabama pushes the ball at the 11th-fastest rate in the country.
Alabama Focuses on Perimeter Shooting and Rebounding
Alabama enters the contest following a strong three-point shooting display against Oakland, where the team knocked down 24 long-range shots. London Jemison led the effort by making all six of his attempts from beyond the arc.
Oats has expressed concern over his team’s rebounding performance in the early weeks. Alabama allows opponents a 35% offensive rebound rate, giving up 14 second-chance points per game, areas that Seton Hall will look to target in the half-court.
When and Where the Game Is Played
When and where is the game played?
The game takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.
What is the history between the two programs?
The two schools have split two prior meetings, with Seton Hall winning the last encounter in 2010.