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Everything Nate Oats said following Alabama’s overtime win over South Carolina

Everything Alabama’s Nate Oats said following the Tide’s 78-76 overtime victory over South Carolina.

It wasn’t Alabama’s best performance of the season by any stretch, but the Crimson Tide was able to go on the road and get a tough 78-76 overtime victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday night.

Alabama’s overtime victory was led by a phenomenal performance from freshman forward Brandon Miller who dropped 41 points (career high) in 43 minutes of action.

Miller also came up clutch for the Tide making both the basket to send the game to overtime and the game-winner in overtime.

Following the win, Crimson Tide head coach [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] would speak to the media and discuss his team’s performance. Here is everything coach Oats had to say:

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN: Stat leaders from Alabama’s 78-76 win over South Carolina

Stat leaders from Alabama’s overtime win over South Carolina Wednesday night!

A collective sigh of relief came from Alabama basketball fans late Wednesday night as the No. 2 Crimson Tide held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 78-76 in overtime.

Alabama (24-4, 14-1 SEC) avoided the disastrous upset with a spectacular performance from freshman sensation Brandon Miller.

Miller dropped 41 points (career high) in 43 minutes of action Wednesday night, scoring more points than the rest of the Alabama team combined.

Miller was also clutch for the Tide making the shot to send the game to overtime and then also hitting the game-winner with less than a second remaining in overtime.

Let’s completely break down the Alabama box score from the Tide’s narrow victory.

How to watch Alabama-South Carolina basketball game

How to watch No. 2 Alabama take on South Carolina on Wednesday night!

No. 2 Alabama (23-4,  13-1 SEC) will travel to Columbia Wednesday night to take on South Carolina (10-17, 3-11 SEC) inside Colonial Life Arena.

This is the lone matchup of the regular season for the Crimson Tide and the Gamecocks.

Alabama took care of South Carolina in last season’s matchup 90-71 and currently owns a seven-game winning streak against the Gamecocks.

With Texas A&M nipping at their heels, Alabama must take care of South Carolina on Wednesday if they want to hold on to their lead in the SEC standings.

Below is the game day and broadcast information for the SEC matchup between Alabama and South Carolina.