Mississippi State had no answers for Alabama in a brutal 111-73 defeat. Five key takeaways, and what this means for the Bulldogs moving forward.

Alabama men’s basketball taught the Mississippi State Bulldogs to behave, and then some. The Crimson Tide paired stifling defense with high-scoring offense to overwhelm Mississippi State early and often.

Chris Youngblood scored a season-high 27 points and matched his career best of seven 3-pointers to help No. 6 Alabama demolish No. 24 Mississippi State 111-73 on Tuesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Tuscaloosa,