Auburn Triumphs Over Alabama in Historic SEC Showdown
No. 1 Auburn outlasted No. 2 Alabama in a historic SEC showdown, securing a 94-85 victory in the first-ever 1-2 matchup between conference teams. The game, held at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on February 15, 2025, lived up to its billing as a high-stakes rivalry clash. Auburn’s Johni Broome led the charge with a 19-point, 14-rebound double-double, despite re-aggravating a left ankle injury during a critical 10-0 Alabama run. Freshman Tahaad Pettiford stepped up in Broome’s absence, contributing nine points in the second half to help the Tigers maintain their lead.
Alabama struggled offensively, shooting just 31% from the field and 13.3% from three-point range in the first half. Despite a strong effort from Mark Sears, who sparked a 10-0 run to bring the Crimson Tide within three points, Auburn’s balanced attack proved too much. Denver Jones, Pettiford, and Miles Kelly all scored in double figures in the second half, with the Tigers making eight of their last 10 field goals to seal the win.
The victory solidifies Auburn’s position as the top team in the nation, while Alabama will look to regroup ahead of their next matchup on March 8 in Auburn. This game not only deepened the historic rivalry but also highlighted the SEC’s dominance in college basketball this season.
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