Alabama Faces St. John's in Birmingham December Twelfth
PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2026, 10:58 AM ET
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Birmingham. Alabama will face St. John's in the RxBenefits C.M. Newton Classic on Dec. 12 at Legacy Arena, organizers announced Tuesday. The game is a rematch of last season's meeting at Madison Square Garden, where Alabama defeated St. John's 103-96; key contributors included Labaron Philon Jr., Aden Holloway and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. Alabama's 2026-27 schedule, published as of July 7, lists nonconference matchups including Sam Houston, Seton Hall and Baylor at the Players Era tournament in late November; tip-off time for the C.M. Newton Classic has not been announced and ticketing and broadcast details will be provided in later updates.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Last season: Alabama defeated St. John's 103-96 at Madison Square Garden.
- July 7, 2026: Alabama's 2026-27 schedule published, listing nonconference opponents.
- Tuesday (announcement): Organizers announced the Dec. 12 RxBenefits C.M. Newton Classic matchup at Legacy Arena.
- Post-announcement: Tip-off time and ticketing details remained unannounced and pending.
- Pre-game period: Event organizers and media to release further scheduling and broadcast information ahead of Dec. 12.
News Intelligence
- This game is a chance to see Alabama's basketball prowess in action, especially if you're a fan. Last year, they beat St. John's in a thrilling game. With key players like Labaron Philon Jr., Aden Holloway, and Latrell Wrightsell Jr., this rematch could be just as exciting. Keep an eye out for ticketing and broadcast details.
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The Alabama and St. John's basketball programs and the RxBenefits C.M. Newton Classic organizers secured a scheduled rematch on Dec. 12 at Legacy Arena, formalizing a high-profile nonconference fixture.
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