Live Updates From Alabama Basketball At Auburn

Alabama will play its 23rd game of the regular season, and the 10th of SEC play, on Saturday, Feb. 7, on the road against Auburn.

The first rendition of the 2026 Iron Bowl of Basketball has much different implications compared to last year's initial matchup. The earlier of the two 2025 matchups was between No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama in perhaps the most important regular-season game in the history of these two programs, and the Tigers came out on top in Tuscaloosa. Alabama had the last laugh, though, as the Tide defeated Auburn on the road in the regular-season finale.

While last year was No. 1 vs. No. 2, neither Alabama nor Auburn will be ranked on Saturday. That said, both teams sit at 5-4 in SEC play, meaning this game will alter the conference standings.

The Tigers are coming into this one with a loss, but head coach Steve Pearl, who is the son and successor of recently retired Bruce Pearl, won four straight games before falling to Tennessee. Alabama lost two of its last three games before taking down Texas A&M, which is on top of the SEC standings, on Wednesday.

On top of it all, Alabama center Charles Bediako is eligible to play, as a decision is yet to be made from Friday's injunction hearing.

Follow along for live updates and analysis from Neville Arena. Be sure to refresh your browser as the most recent events will be placed at the top of this page.

FINAL: Alabama 96, Auburn 92

FINAL: Alabama 96, Auburn 92 pic.twitter.com/N545Umgdvz
— Hunter De Siver (@HunterDeSiver) February 7, 2026

Second Half:

Auburn fans start hitting the exits with Alabama up 92-86 following three made free throws by Holloway.

TIMEOUT (1:50 2H): Alabama 89, Auburn 86: A couple of big moments by Alabama guard Aden Holloway, as his first made 3 of the game was on a 4-point play and then he proceeded to hit a wild shot inside.

HUGE 4-point play by Aden Holloway to put Alabama up 87-81 with under three minutes remaining in regulation.

TIMEOUT (3:49 2H): Alabama 80, Auburn 79: Labaron Philon Jr. has taken over for Alabama with 23 points, including 14 in the second half. Can he lead Alabama for another four minutes?

Aiden Sherrell picked up his fourth foul with 4:01 remaining and Charles Bediako subbed in for him

TIMEOUT (7:56 2H): Alabama 71, Auburn 70: Looks like we're in for some fun the rest of the way. Both offenses are heating up, but Auburn has 3 players with 17 points. Labaron Philon leads Alabama with 16 and Charles Bediako (12) and Amari Allen (10) are also in double figures.

TIMEOUT (10:17): Alabama 66, Auburn 65: That was a fun stretch across the board. Alabama went on an 11-0 run before Auburn started hitting some shots. Alabama won 19-11 since the last media timeout.

Tahaad Pettiford's three just ended an 11-0 run by Alabama.

Five-straight points by London Jemison, including a corner three-pointer and a wild layup.

TIMEOUT (15:43 2H): Auburn 52, Alabama 47: Charles Bediako hits his and-1 free throw while Auburn fans chanted "G League Dropout" once again. Bediako is tied for an Alabama-best nine points, as he's 4 of 4 from the field.

Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. picks up his third foul with 17:21 remaining in regulation.

HALFTIME: Auburn 41, Alabama 37

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is dribbling off to the side of warmups before the second half. He's chatting with Alabama trainer Clarke Holter. A UA spokesperson said he's doubtful to return.

5 Standout Halftime Stats from Alabama-Auburn:

Auburn scored 15 points off Alabama's 9 turnovers
Alabama gave up 10 O-boards and Auburn has 12 2nd-chance points
Field Goal Percentage: Alabama 52%, Auburn 40%
Both 10+ scorers are on Auburn
Time with lead: Auburn 17:42, Alabama 2:06

First Half:

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. returned to the bench after a short stint in the locker room.

Alabama guared Houston Mallette dove for a loose ball and he landed on a fan sitting courtside. Both Mallette and the fan are good to go. Oats has commended Mallette's hustle countless times this season.

TIMEOUT (4:01 1H): Auburn 32, Alabama 26: Labaron Philon looks a bit more confident over the last couple of minutes, as he's up to 9 points on 4 of 6 from the field. Nate Oats was chewing him out on the sidelines before he checked in a few minutes ago.

TIMEOUT (7:54 1H): Auburn 26, Alabama 20: Alabama's offense is starting to come out a bit, as the Crimson Tide has hit all four of its last field goal attempts. That said, Auburn leads 13-0 in points off turnovers.

Alabama forward London Jemison goes to the bench after picking up his third foul with 9:16 remaining in the first half.

Taylor Bol Bowen returned to the floor with under 12 minutes remaining in the first half.

TIMEOUT (12:00 1H): Auburn 14, Alabama 10: Neither team has scored in over two minutes, but Alabama still trails due to giving up six turnovers and five offensive rebounds. All 14 of Auburn's points are either off Alabama turnovers or second-chance points.

TIMEOUT (14:55 1H): Auburn 11, Alabama 7: Alabama has four early turnovers and Auburn has four offensive rebounds. Not a great start for the Crimson Tide.

Taylor Bol Bowen went down holding his right leg. He sustained a right leg injury early vs. Florida and he missed last game against Texas A&M. He is now on Alabama's bench with trainers.

Nate Oats screams for Charles Bediako to sub into the game for Aiden Sherrell. Fans started chanting G League dropout.

Pregame:

Starting Lineups

Alabama
G Labaron Philon Jr.
G Aden Holloway
G Latrell Wrightsell Jr.
F Amari Allen
F Aiden Sherrell

Auburn
G Tahaad Pettiford
G Kevin Overton
G Keyshawn Hall
F KeShawn Murphy
F Sebastian Williams-Adams

Live look at Alabama walk-on Jacob Martin leading the huddle before the Crimson Tide takes on Auburn

Live look at Alabama walk-on Jacob Martin leading the huddle before the Crimson Tide takes on Auburn pic.twitter.com/xWDa6nIm6u
— Hunter De Siver (@HunterDeSiver) February 7, 2026

"I think [Philon] is going give it a go," Oats said. "This will be a hard one to sit out. I think he'll get loosened up, warmed up and hopefully when he gets warm he'll look closer to 100%. [Bol Bowen] practiced yesterday...hopefully he gets good minutes."

Alabama head coach Nate Oats told Crimson Tide Sports Network that he believes Labaron Philon Jr. and Taylor Bol Bowen, both game-time decisons, will face Auburn.

Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen (leg) is a game-time decision. He missed the Texas A&M game after an early exit vs. Florida.

Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen (leg) is a game-time decision.

He missed the Texas A&M game after an early exit vs. Florida pic.twitter.com/SAfp0GhUsI
— Hunter De Siver (@HunterDeSiver) February 7, 2026

Auburn fans boo Charles Bediako as he arrives on the court. They followed in Florida’s footsteps by chanting “G League dropout.”

Auburn fans boo Charles Bediako as he arrives on the court.

They followed in Florida’s footsteps by chanting “G League dropout” pic.twitter.com/ASUtrmegEG
— Hunter De Siver (@HunterDeSiver) February 7, 2026

Alabama guard and SEC leading scorer Labaron Philon, who is a game-time decision with a thigh bruise, is shooting around in warmups.

Made it to Neville Arena for the first rendition of the 2026 Iron Bowl of Basketball.

Alabama and Auburn is set to tip at 3 p.m.

Alabama guard and SEC leading scorer Labaron Philon, who is a game-time decision with a thigh bruise, is shooting around in warmups. pic.twitter.com/8YU83rr01N
— Hunter De Siver (@HunterDeSiver) February 7, 2026

Today's officials: Doug Shows, Owen Shortt, Vladimir Voyard-Tadal

Labaron Philon Jr. is listed as a game-time decision, however, he is going throuhg warmups with everyone else and doesn't appear to be limited.

Alabama will be wearing its traditional crimson on crimson uniforms.

Alabama Final Availability Report (Feb. 7):

Labaron Philon — Game-Time Decision
Taylor Bol Bowen — Game-Time Decision
Collins Onyejiaka — Out
Davion Hannah — Out
Keitenn Bristow — Out

Auburn Final Availability Report (Feb. 7):

Emeka Opurum — Out

How to Watch: 2026 Iron Bowl of Basketball, Part I

Who: Alabama (15-7, 5-4 SEC) at Auburn (14-8, 5-4 SEC)

What: Alabama's 10th game of SEC Play (fifth on the road)

When: Saturday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m. CT

Where: Neville Arena, Auburn, Ala.

TV: ESPN2

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Color: Bryan Passink). The pregame show will begin one hour prior to tipoff.

SiriusXM: Channel 190 (Alabama), Channel 374 (Auburn)

Series: Alabama leads 101-69, with the first matchup occurring on Feb. 28, 1924. The Crimson Tide is 29-36 on the road against the Tigers.

Last Meeting: With the game on the line in overtime, Alabama's fifth-year guard Mark Sears sank a floater through the net as the clock expired for the No. 7 Crimson Tide to upset No. 1 Auburn, 93-91 in overtime inside a stunned Neville Arena on March 8, 2025. This was Alabama's final game and the result clinched the No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament for the Crimson Tide. And while Sears played the hero role, forward Grant Nelson shined throughout with 23 points and eight rebounds. Auburn forward Johni Broome finished with 34 points, but it wasn't enough.

Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide outlasted Texas A&M 100-97 at home on Feb. 4. This was a much-needed win for the Crimson Tide, as UA became unranked earlier in the week for the first time since January 2024. Additionally, this was a victory over the top team in the SEC standings, which will hopefully be the key to turning the Tide around for the remainder of the season. Alabama had six of its eight players who saw time on the floor on Wednesday score 10-plus points. Aden Holloway and Labaron Philon Jr. combined for 29 points in the second half, and the rest of the Crimson Tide scored 25!

Last time out, Auburn: The Tigers fell to Tennessee 77-69 on the road on Jan. 31. Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall put up 21 points and three steals, but it wasn't enough as Tahaad Pettford was the only other Tiger to finish in double figures. Forward Nate Ament led the Volunteers with 22 points on 4 of 16 from the field (12 of 15 from the free-throw line) and eight rebounds. Ament scored a career-high 29 points and beat Alabama 79-73 in Tuscaloosa on Jan. 24.