Grant Nelson of Alabama encountered foul trouble early in the game, picking up two fouls within the first half. Despite this, Coach Nate Oats strategically played him with fouls, leading to positive outcomes for the team. Nelson later received his third foul with 12:59 remaining in the game, with Alabama trailing UConn 56-54.
Grant Nelson, who has 4 points and 4 boards already this half, picks up his third foul with 12:59 to play. UA trails UConn, 56-54.
Nate Oats playing Sears and Nelson with two fouls has worked out very well for Bama. Sears with two huge buckets when UConn was starting to flex on 'em.
Grant Neslon back in the game for Alabama. He'll be playing with 2 fouls. 8:04 to play in the half UCONN up 28-25
Yep. Grant Nelson back in with 2 fouls with 8:19 left in the first half. Gotta do it. https://t.co/7V8MGkSFIM
Grant Nelson back in the game for UCONN, playing with 2 fouls now with 8:19 left in the half. UCONN up 28-25
Grant Nelson is back with 2 fouls at the 8:19 mark.
2 early fouls for Grant Nelson is a big problem for Alabama, but Nate Oats has proven forward-thinking on the #autobench. I expect we'll see him back on the court with 2 fouls soon.
Grant Nelson picks up his second foul at the 13:41 mark of the 1H. Nick Pringle will replace him.
Grant Nelson already with TWO fouls for Alabama. #RollTide
Two early fouls on Grant Nelson ...
Two fouls on Grant Nelson, an issue for the Tide.