Auburn Triumphs Over Alabama in Historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 Showdown
No. 1 Auburn solidified its claim as the best team in college basketball with a hard-fought 94-85 victory over No. 2 Alabama in a historic showdown at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. The game marked the first-ever No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in Southeastern Conference history and lived up to its billing as one of the most anticipated games of the season.
Auburn’s defense set the tone early, holding Alabama to just 33 points on 31% shooting in the first half. The Tigers effectively limited the Crimson Tide’s 3-point shooting, holding them to 19% from beyond the arc. Despite Alabama’s second-half surge, Auburn’s defense tightened up, particularly on the glass, to maintain control throughout the game.
Offensively, Auburn leaned heavily on its 3-point shooting, making 12 of 30 attempts from deep. Key contributions came from Denver Jones, Tahaad Pettiford, and Chad Baker-Mazara, who hit crucial shots to stave off Alabama’s rallies. Johni Broome, a National Player of the Year candidate, anchored the Tigers with his dominant presence inside, while Miles Kelly and others provided timely scoring.
The win not only cements Auburn’s status as the top team in the nation but also highlights the program’s rise under head coach Bruce Pearl. With the victory, Auburn improved to 23-2 on the season and further solidified its case for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers will return home to face Arkansas on Wednesday, while Alabama looks to regroup after falling short in a game that could have reshaped the national landscape.
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