If someone is going to take the SEC from Alabama basketball, they're probably not going to do it at Coleman Coliseum.

Saturday provided another game and another night in which the Crimson Tide emerged with a victory at home. This time it was against Mississippi State, which Alabama swept for the second consecutive season.

The Crimson Tide beat the Bulldogs 99-67 to kick off the month of February.

Here are observations and takeaways from the game between No. 22 Alabama (16-6, 8-1 SEC) and Mississippi State (14-8, 3-6).

NICK SABAN COMMEMORATIVE BOOK: Relive Nick Saban's epic career with our special book. Preorder here.

ALABAMA BASKETBALL SCHEDULE: Alabama basketball schedule 2024: Here are all the games, results for Nate Oats' team

Freshman leads way for strong first half for Alabama basketball

Once Alabama got rolling, Jarin Stevenson was the one leading the way.

The true freshman, who was supposed to be in high school this year but reclassified, was darn near automatic from beyond the arc. If he was open, the Crimson Tide needed to get him the basketball. He knocked down three triples before halftime and – just for good measure – scored a field goal from underneath the basket too. Stevenson led Alabama with 11 points before the break.

He wasn't alone in his efforts, though. And that's why the Crimson Tide had a 47-24 lead at halftime.

Mark Sears also hit shots from deep, knocking down 3 of 5.

By the time the game was over, Stevenson had tied his career high of 14 points, and Sears had tallied his fifth consecutive 20-point game, scoring 21.

Mo problems for Mississippi State

Mo Dioubate and Mo Wague each played a role in Alabama putting together the dominant victory. Dioubate especially had one of his best performances, and if foul trouble hadn't gotten in the way, Wague might have as well.

Each made effort plays that helped Alabama compete in the competitive game early and then go on multiple double-digit runs before halftime.

Dioubate also continued his efforts in the second half. He scored seven points after halftime to finish with 14 total, a career high.

Dioubate and Wague combined for 20 points, 2 assists, 3 blocks and 3 steals. Dioubate had nine rebounds, one board away from a double-double. Wague only saw 11 minutes because of foul trouble.

What's next?

The Crimson Tide will be back on the road again with two straight away games, first against Auburn and second against LSU, two teams Alabama has faced in recent weeks already. Alabama beat both at home, but the road will prove much more challenging. First, the Crimson Tide plays Auburn on Wednesday before a matchup with LSU next Saturday. Then Alabama will return to Coleman Coliseum to face Texas A&M on Feb. 17 and Florida on Feb. 21.

Nick Kelly is the Alabama beat writer for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network, and he covers Alabama football and men's basketball. Reach him at nkelly@gannett.com or follow him @_NickKelly on X, the social media app formerly known as Twitter.

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama basketball runs Mississippi State out of Coleman Coliseum