Alabama basketball did what it was supposed to Saturday in Tuscaloosa, blowing out Georgia 90-69. The Crimson Tide, the No. 4 team in the country, is heading into its bye week, and the big win over the unranked Bulldogs could be a momentum-builder moving forward.

Alabama basketball meets Georgia in Coleman Coliseum before a much-needed week of rest for the Crimson Tide. The Bulldogs will be Alabama's last opponent until next Saturday, when Nate Oats and company embark on a two-game road trip to Texas and Arkansas.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Overcoming early struggles from point guard Mark Sears and a double-digit turnover number in the game’s first 20 minutes, the Alabama basketball team triumphed over visiting Georgia 90-69 on Saturday afternoon.