Davidson holds off No. 10 Alabama comeback, wins 79-78

Davidson guard/forward Desmond Watson (4) leaps into the air to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. Also pictured walking off are Alabama guards Keon Ellis (14) and Jaden Shackelford (5). (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) works against Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) works inside against Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Davidson forward Nelson Boachie-Yiadom, center, hugs Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) as they celebrate a 79-78 upset of Alabama after an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. At left is Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3). (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Davidson guard Michael Jones (13) holds on after a dunk against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) challenges Alabama center Charles Bediako (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats tracks his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) shoots a free throw against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama guard JD Davison, left, walks off the court with a loss as Davidson upset Alabama 79-78 in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)