COL BKB: Alabama 72, Tennessee 54

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Kennedy Winston had 18 points and Jermaero Davidson 16 Wednesday night, helping 19th-ranked Alabama sail past Tennessee, 72-54.

Alabama suffered a one-sided loss to Florida last weekend, but came back to reach 18-4 for the season and 7-2 in the Southeastern Conference. It was the seventh Crimson Tide win in eight games.

Tennessee (11-12, 4-6) was led by C.J. Watson with 15.

A 16-5 run midway through the second half opened Alabama's lead to 16 points and it grew to as many as 21.