Chris Youngblood had a season-high 23 points, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds remaining, to lead No. 4 Alabama to an 88-84 win over No. 14 Mississippi State on Wednesday night.

Mississippi State had its chances, but it couldn't keep up with the Alabama offense in an 88-84 Tide victory.

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will host conference opponent Alabama A&M. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.