SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Trevor Releford dominated the game with 20 points, five assists and four rebounds Sunday, carrying 15th-ranked Alabama past Purdue 65-56.
Tony Mitchell chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds as the Crimson Tide (5-0) took the Puerto Rico Tip-Off championship game.
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The win enabled Alabama to post its best start to a season since 2006-07.
The Boilermakers (4-1) were led by Robbie Hummel with 17 points.