The Extra Point: Previewing No. 16 Alabama Basketball vs. No. 12 Auburn
There's nothing quite like the Iron Bowl of Basketball.
On Wednesday, No. 16 Alabama Basketball will travel to Auburn to take on Bruce Pearl's high-octane Tigers at their home court.
The clash between Pearl and Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats is not only a battle for supremacy within the state but also a crucial contest with postseason implications. With national rankings and SEC bragging rights on the line, both teams are poised to leave everything on the court.
[Watch the video above as BamaCentral's Mathey Gibson and Will Miller break down Wednesday's upcoming Iron Bowl of Basketball matchup]
How to Watch: No. 16 Alabama at No. 12 Auburn
Who: No. 16 Alabama (16-6, 8-1 SEC) at No. 12 Auburn (18-4, 7-2 SEC)
When: Wednesday, February 7, 6 p.m. CT
Where: Neville Arena, Auburn, Ala.
TV: ESPN2
Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Analyst: Bryan Passink). The pregame show will begin one hour prior to tipoff.
Series: Alabama leads, 100-67
Last Meeting: Just two weeks ago, on January 24, Alabama defeated No. 8 Auburn 79-74 inside Coleman Coliseum to give the Tigers their first loss of SEC play.
Auburn center Johni Broome posted a 25-point, 14-rebound double-double while Alabama guard Mark Sears scored 21 points and dished out eight assists in the win.
Last Time Out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide thoroughly dominated Mississippi State on Saturday night to complete its season sweep of the Bulldogs. Mark Sears once again led the way with 21 points in the 99-67 win.
Last Time Out, Auburn: The Tigers got its first Quad 1 win of the season on Saturday, going on the road to beat Ole Miss 91-77 after trailing by nine points at the half. Auburn forward Jaylin Williams led the team with 16 points.
Alabama Leaders:
- Scoring: Mark Sears (20.1 PPG)
- Rebounding: Grant Nelson (5.8 RPG)
- Assists: Aaron Estrada (4.0 APG)
Auburn Leaders:
- Scoring: C Johni Broome (15.7 PPG)
- Rebounding: C Johni Broome (8.8 RPG)
- Assists: G Tre Donaldson (3.5 APG)
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