BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The Arizona Wildcats used a dominant second half to defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 96-75 in men’s basketball Saturday at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

Alabama led 41-39 at halftime, but Arizona erupted for 57 points after the break. The Wildcats’ defense forced 15 turnovers and held Alabama to 34 second-half points. Arizona’s Brayden Burries scored 28 points to lead all scorers. Labaron Philon led Alabama with 24 points.

Arizona improved to 9-0, while Alabama fell to 7-3 before a crowd of 14,948. The Wildcats controlled the glass with 20 offensive rebounds and recorded 10 steals.