Ellis, sloppy No. 14 Alabama get past South Alabama 73-68

Alabama forward Darius Miles (2) shoots past South Alabama forward Kayo Goncalves (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) shoots past South Alabama forward Javon Franklin (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

South Alabama head coach Richie Riley cheers his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama guard JD Davison (3) works the ball down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

South Alabama forward Kayo Goncalves (4) fights for a rebound against Alabama center Charles Bediako (10) and guard Keon Ellis (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats, left, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)