On Wednesday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide handed the No. 4 Auburn Tigers their first loss of the season as Alabama stunned Auburn, 83-64.
You should've seen the looks on our fans faces…
… WHEN WE WON.
Undefeated no more đź‘‹#RollTide pic.twitter.com/qNWEirX1vS
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) January 16, 2020
Alabama, who now improves to 9-7 on the season (2-2 in the SEC) played one of their best games on the season, and showed this team is a threat in the SEC and also has potential to make it to the NCAA tournament.
Alabama shot 42.9 percent from the field, making 25-of-56 shots, which included 6 three pointers. Alabama also capitalized on fouls by making 78.4 percent of their free throws. Auburn had their worst performance of the season as they only shot 31.7 percent and only made 56.7 percent of their free throws.
Kira Lewis Jr. finished the game with 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 25 points, Herb Jones followed with 12 rebounds, 1 assist, and 14 points for the Crimson Tide. Alex Reese, James Bolden, Jaden Shackelford, John Petty, and Javian Davos also put points on the board.
Defensively, Alabama shut down the Tigers and showcased a defense Alabama has been missing for years. As a team, Alabama had 3 blocks and 7 steals, and created 21 turnovers by Auburn.
Auburn, who now moves to 15-1 on the season, travels to Gainesville, Florida to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday.
Alabama will again play at home as they host the Missouri Tigers on Saturday at 2:30 PM CT on the SEC Network.
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