Alabama men’s basketball team will take on No. 11 Auburn on the road on Wednesday night at 6PM CT.
Alabama men’s basketball team will take on No. 11 Auburn on the road on Wednesday night at 6PM CT. Alabama comes into this game 13-10 overall and 5-5 in the SEC. Auburn is sitting right outside the top 10 in the country at 21-2 overall and 8-2 in the SEC.
Both Alabama and Auburn are coming off big overtime wins. On Saturday, Alabama beat Georgia in Athens (GA) 105-102. Auburn also got a big win in OT as they defeated LSU 91-90 at home.
Here is how you can watch and/or listen to the game:
Watch: ESPN2. The broadcasters are scheduled to be Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Andy Kennedy (analyst).
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.
Jan 15, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts during the first half against Auburn Tigers at Coleman Coliseum. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
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.
Jan 15, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Devan Cambridge (35) grabs a rebound against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Galin Smith (30) at Coleman Coliseum. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
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.
