Alston helped Mount Olive to three wins in January while averaging 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds, while adding 11 steals, six assists and four blocks. He posted three double-doubles in the month, all coming in three straight wins for the Trojans. The streak started with 16 points and 10 rebounds against Erskine before adding 16 points and 10 rebounds against Lees-McRae. He closed the streak with 14 points and 11 rebounds against Belmont Abbey.