Alabama basketball matchup announced for C.M. Newton Classic
Alabama basketball will face Liberty in this year's C.M. Newton Classic at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, the school announced.
The fourth annual event will be played Dec. 30.
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"We are thrilled to once again have the opportunity to play in Birmingham," coach Nate Oats said in a release. "After playing in the 2022 C.M. Newton Classic and the first and second rounds of March Madness in Birmingham, we have seen first-hand the overwhelming support from our fans at Legacy Arena. We are looking forward to playing a strong Liberty team this year."
The game will not be part of Alabama's season ticket package, but season-ticket holders will have priority with a chance to purchase tickets beginning Aug. 28. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 3. Gonzaga defeated Alabama 100-90 in last year's game.
The game is named for longtime former Alabama basketball coach C.M. Newton.
The Crimson Tide comes off one of the most successful seasons in school history, having reached the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament with a school-record 31 victories. Alabama also has non-conference games scheduled with Creighton, Purdue, Arizona and Clemson this season.
Tuscaloosa News columnist Chase Goodbread is also the weekly co-host of Crimson Cover TV on WVUA-23 and the Talkin' Tide podcast. Reach him at cgoodbread@gannett.com. Follow on Twitter @chasegoodbread.
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