There are many reasons why No. 4 Alabama lost to Ole Miss 74-64 on Tuesday night, marking the Crimson Tide's first home defeat of the season and first hiccup of the vitally important SEC schedule. One of the country's top-scoring offenses,

Alabama basketball entered Tuesday’s matchup with Ole Miss flying high off a road SEC win at Texas A&M. When the night at Coleman Coliseum ended, the Crimson Tide had lost 74-64, and what is allegedly one of the top teams in college basketball had some serious questions.

No. 21 Ole Miss delivered a statement win Tuesday night, toppling No. 4 Alabama 74-64 on the road to hand the Crimson Tide their first SEC loss of the season. Led by center Malik Dia’s commanding 23-point, 19-rebound double-double, the Rebels controlled the game down the stretch.